“Let’s see if we can come to consensus.” Ahhh! Those can be scary words! While well intended as a nice way to include everyone, consensus sometimes signals the beginning of a long, laborious – even nitpicking – process of group decision making. It sometimes gives license to one member of the group to hold everyone hostage. And it can result in the watering down of a … [Read more...] about A Better Way for Consensus
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Making AI Productive for You
Generative AI tools can draft reports, analyze complex datasets, and compose polished client emails in mere seconds. But sheer speed does not equal true productivity if the output lacks strategic nuance, audience awareness, or sound professional judgment. In their Harvard Business Review article, "Help Employees Get Better-Not Just Faster-with AI," strategy consultants … [Read more...] about Making AI Productive for You
The Illusiveness of Accountability
Everyone agrees that holding people accountable is crucial for high performing teams and organizations. And yet, so many leaders do this very poorly. Some of the implications for lack of accountability include: Below average performance of the team and organization Resentment builds among team members Lack of accountability becomes a part of the culture and … [Read more...] about The Illusiveness of Accountability
Your Strategy Refresh
The beginning of the year is a good time to look over your Strategy and give it a little refresh. The pace of change in our world seems to increase exponentially on a regular basis. This can frustrate a lot of people when they begin a Strategy effort. “What’s the point,” they may say, “the future is so unpredictable!” While this can be true, a solid Strategy will: … [Read more...] about Your Strategy Refresh
Shape Your Team Members’ Careers
What truly separates a "good" leader from a "great" one? Often we think of great leaders as inspiring and motivating. While these are important qualities, new research recently reported in Harvard Business Review, tells us that great leaders aren't just great motivators; they are expert talent allocators. Their secret sauce isn't how hard they push their team, but how well … [Read more...] about Shape Your Team Members’ Careers