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Making Sense of Speed, Agility and Innovation

Leading Blog

Or what about being more “agile.” Agile was originally a software technique, meant to shorten software development times and make the development team more accountable to customer needs. From there, everyone is adopting the concept of “agile.” There’s agile marketing, introduced by thought leaders at CMG.

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How to Use Intelligent Failure and Controlled Chaos to Strengthen Agility Ability

The Practical Leader

In his article on “Crafting Strategy,” McGill University professor and management author, Henry Mintzberg, provides a good example of innovation and organizational learning in high-performing, agile organizations: “Out in the field, a salesman visits a customer. There seem to be two key reasons.

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Approaching Leadership Excellence Through New Angles

Leading Blog

The physics of a prism can also be applied to leadership: In an agile work environment, it is valuable to slow down and reconsider which leadership angle to take in particular situations. This will be instilled if they are open-minded, positive, and appreciative. The workplace can be seen as an extended family.

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2024

Leading Blog

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2024 curated just for you. Now, in his long-awaited book for leaders at all levels, bestselling author Mike Michalowicz reveals his proven formula to build an unstoppable team for any work environment. Mental agility. Pattern recognition.

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Evolve or Dissolve: Shaping Your Corporate Culture for a Remote Reality

Leading Blog

Leaders should also strive to be visible and accessible, using various communication technologies to maintain an open dialogue with their teams. Here are five strategies to consider: Emphasize regular communication and visibility: In a remote or hybrid work environment, have clear and frequent communication. This is crucial.

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Relatable Leadership with Marisa and Simon Cleveland

Let's Grow Leaders

Through anecdotes and interviews paired with actionable takeaways, they investigated where leaders start, how they become boxed in upon entering the workforce, and finally how they can break through those boundaries to become a culturally agile leader and a meaningful contributor to our global society. . Get the Book.

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Winning Teams Know to Trust Their Team Members

Leading Blog

The manufacturing organization is rarely an open bar, so to speak. Doing so creates agility. His new book, Trust the Plan: Demand Management for Business Leaders (J. Learn more at www.gregspira.ca. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * *

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