Continuous innovation requires continuous learning. One of the best ways to make sure your organization learns continuously is the consistent and effective use of After-Action Reviews. After-Action Reviews have become popular in organizations. However, they are often done sporadically and superficially. A thorough AAR process can help turn failures into successes and … [Read more...] about Improve Your After-Action Reviews
How You Invest Your Time
“How did you spend your day?” Maybe we should say: “How did you INVEST your day?” For example: Did I SPEND a lot of holiday time with my family? Or did I INVEST it? I say I invested it in deepening my relationships. Did I SPEND an hour working out at the gym yesterday or did I INVEST it in my health? Instead of asking yourself "How will I SPEND tomorrow … [Read more...] about How You Invest Your Time
Improve Your Strategic Thinking
Here’s a good new year’s resolution to add your list: become a better strategic thinker. In a survey of more than 10,000 senior leaders, 97% said that being strategic was the most important leadership behavior needed in their organizations. In the same survey, 96% of the leaders said they did not have the time for strategic thinking. How can you make more time to be … [Read more...] about Improve Your Strategic Thinking
Maximize Your Productivity
Top leaders are always looking for ways to improve productivity. Research reported in Harvard Business Review suggests that there are three categories of habits that the most productive people carry out: 1 – Prioritize Work Daily with Specific Objectives. Organize your day according to your priorities and set specific objectives for each meeting on your calendar … [Read more...] about Maximize Your Productivity
Leading Through Change Fatigue
Congratulations! You are a new leader! And you have just told your team that your boss has asked you to lead some big changes! Their reaction: “Yeah – that’s what the last person said.” “Blah, blah, blah.” “Ha! Good luck!” “Same old, same old, same old story.” Wow – tough crowd. Unfortunately, this is reaction in a lot of organizations where people … [Read more...] about Leading Through Change Fatigue