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The 6 Benchmarks of High Performance Teams

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Individual and team goals are related to the purpose of the team. Team members clearly understand their goals and job responsibilities. 2) Team Effectiveness: Effective team processes. Practical risk-taking is encouraged and mistakes are seen as an inevitable part of the creative process.

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5 Important Leadership Lessons You Learned in Kindergarten

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Not only is it important to make sure everyone understands and agrees with the vision and goals, but also that they have identified the strategies and processes to achieve it. The lessons learned in Dorothy’s journey through Oz were what allowed her to reach her goal to return home. Pay attention to the process.

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Does Your Organization ASPIRE?

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

In high performance organizations, affirming the purpose and values and reviewing the vision is an ongoing process. Conversely, when an organization does not live up to its stated values, employee and customer trust and commitment erode, impacting the bottom line. Supportive systems and structures. Results focused.

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Characteristics of an Effective Vision: Create a DRIVING Vision

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Both definitions are accurate, but to more fully describe the characteristics of an effective vision – a vision that drives commitment and direction – I use the acronym DRIVING. It does not include the process to get there. There is no such thing as a five-year vision, only a five-year goal. after that goal is achieved.

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8 Things Collaborative Leaders Know

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Through involvement, people develop deeper understanding of the issues and goals and become more committed to implementing decisions. When people feel their viewpoint has been considered and they understand the rational for a decision, they will support it because they trust has been built through the process of involvement.