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N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 12, 2010
Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. And as odd as it may sound, one of the greatest impediments to building productive teams is practicing management by consensus. In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality.
Lead on Purpose
DECEMBER 6, 2010
Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Their success depends on their ability to build consensus and inspire the other team members to do great things.
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N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2010
Never be swayed by consensus that calls you to compromise your values, rather be guided by doing the right thing. In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability.
Harvard Business Review
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Although the figures are elusive, the majority of data I've seen suggests that 40 to 50 percent of new hires at the middle level of management and above have not succeeded in their new companies 24 months after hire. Less visible are those who fail or flame out when they make the change. How strong is your external network?
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Many managers want to be more inclusive. For the most part, managers are not given the right tools to overcome the challenges posed by implicit biases. But this demands a lot of cognitive energy, so over time, managers go back to their old habits. PATRIK STOLLARZ/Getty Images. But they don’t know how to get there.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 11, 2013
"The most important career choice you''ll make is who you marry." This career advice from Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg makes good sense based on research. Among couples, career outcomes are indeed linked to the dynamics of support and career priority within couples. Shared vision and values. A team orientation.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 10, 2012
In matrix organizations, leaders suddenly find themselves having to master the challenges of managing cross-divisional, international teams over whom they have little formal authority. Self-awareness allows leaders to summon the patience to manage the complexities of the matrix. Facilitate different types of leadership experiences.
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