I’ve written before on how to use learning loops to accelerate organic change from within. I would be remiss if I didn’t also talk about the change management process to manage broad organizational change successfully. What techniques can leaders use to manage the change management process successfully? How do you engage an entire organization in …
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One of the ways an organization achieves high performance is by developing effective leadership teams. This white paper shows how LRI helps leadership teams to implement change successfully and achieve desired outcomes.
People often ask what makes a truly great leadership coach. There are five things I’d look for: First, a great coach is truly invested in your success. A coach should help you think deeply about your strengths – and help you discover…
As the November election draws near, there have been many conversations about the trust-worthiness of each presidential candidate. This focus on trust is no surprise—studies show that people elect their leaders based on feelings of trust. And in his book, The Leadership Equation, Eric Douglas (the President and CEO of Leading Resources Inc.) argues that …
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For many reasons – some obvious, some not so obvious – the departure of a talented manager or employee can have big impacts on an organization. The obvious costs include things like the cost to recruit and fill the position, and the cost to train and onboard the new employee. The less obvious costs include …
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Leaders can be divided into three categories: the emerging leader, the developing leader, and the strategic leader. Each category is faced with specific challenges. Once these can be identified and overcome, the leader can move up. The graphic in the PDF lists challenges that face each type of leader. Emerging Leaders High-potential individuals who may be new to management …
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If you’re going to get the right ingredients, you need to be disciplined about whom you hire, whom you promote, and whom you reward. It doesn’t matter how big or small your organization is: Don’t settle for second best. Great leaders make sure they get, in the words of Jim Collins, “the right people on …
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Do you ever wonder why some teams work well together and others don’t? What’s the secret ingredient – is it the people, their personalities, education, background, gender, or experience? Teams have been studied at length by researchers. According to a recent New York Times article, “What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build The Perfect …
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The role of a leader often boils down to solving complex problems. People have a natural tendency to want to solve problems in ways that are comfortable for them. In some cases, this can be detrimental, if a leader picks only problems that can be quickly resolved, or doesn’t take the time to identify the root …
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The Six Thinking Hats method is a systematic way of thinking about individual roles and group communication. Published by Dr. Edward de Bono in 1985, the Six Thinking Hats method teaches members of a group to think about issues in specific ways. This tool explains each hat and how to use it effectively. What it …
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