You might think that only the “senior” people in your organization feel like they have a “stake” in its current operations and future. You would be wrong. I have heard all of the excuses. “They don’t know enough about the substance of the issues to provide input.” “They don’t really care.” “We already know what they think.” Wrong, Wrong, and Wrong. There are … [Read more...] about The Importance of All Stakeholders
Master the Art of “Teaming”
Developing teamwork for intact work groups is challenging enough. But how about when a special group or task force is assembled and time is short? How can a group quickly create effective team dynamics for a short term project? Amy Edmondson, in her Harvard Business Review article (2012) “Teamwork on the Fly,” calls this “teaming.” And while many aspects of “teaming” are … [Read more...] about Master the Art of “Teaming”
Leadership is a Conversation*
Today’s most effective leaders are changing their communication style compared to what worked in prior years. The old model of top-down, formal communication – based on a command and control mentality – is being replaced by a “conversational” style that is more personal. Research reported in Harvard Business Review* explains that this new style has four main … [Read more...] about Leadership is a Conversation*
Best Workplace on Earth
What does your ideal workplace look like? Researchers* asked hundreds of executives all over the world this question, and their responses fell into six categories: 1. You can be yourself. You feel comfortable being yourself and you are the same at home as you are at work. Passion is encouraged. All different kinds of people work there and are encouraged to express … [Read more...] about Best Workplace on Earth
Your Rebel Coalition
You just discovered a big potential problem at your organization. Or maybe you just became aware of an amazing new opportunity! What do you do??? How about running straight to the Big Bosses with your hair on fire??? You may be tempted to do this or even think it is the “right” thing to do. Resist the temptation. You are far better off to start out a bit more … [Read more...] about Your Rebel Coalition