Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

How we communicate with each other can help us to embrace variability and is our best shot at success. They suppress dissent and push for consensus. Build consensus” or “Get everyone on the same page” is another way of saying, “I’m right, and you need to change your thinking.”. Bosses try to be compelling, not curious.

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Below is a case study / success story of coaching and consulting with a manager and a team to improve their decision making process and output as a team. The problem was, Amida was making consultative decisions ( listening to each argument, then making the decision herself ) while the team thought they were making consensus decisions.

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Leading Blog

MAY 8, 2019

In Trillion Dollar Coach , authors Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle, state that “ without a doubt, Bill Campbell was one of the people most integral to Google’s success. That’s how I measure success.”. The top priority of any manger is the well-being and success of her people. Best Idea, Not Consensus.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 6, 2013

Successful leaders possess a deep passion for their work and other activities in which they participate. I recently met Nitin Julka , who is passionate about product management. He reached out to see if I would be willing to give him some pointers on how to become a successful product manager.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Among the top symptoms productivity and effectiveness have decreased. Here is a simple but meaningful process I use in coaching remote teams to be successful and stay on track: Articulate why the team exists. Is anything getting in the way of our success? Frustrating as it is, none of this is surprising. Ask your team.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

You will explore the ideals of openness and justification for a compromise; and how these impact the successful conclusion of senior executive hiring. For instance, a unique business may prioritize specific product/service knowledge rather than a portfolio company background – think tech firms playing a new game.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While the success rate of digital transformation efforts has not always been much to write home about, the general consensus has remained that trying to digitally transform one’s business is far preferable to not doing so.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

According to a recent study, employees suffering from depression cost employers more than $44 billion per year in lost productivity, with over 81 percent of that decreased productivity coming in the form of presenteeism, or the practice of going to work despite illness or anxiety and commonly resulting in reduced productivity.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 24, 2017

But as a leadership expert, it also highlights a critical function leaders need to play both to drive organizational growth, as well as to boost employee productivity. As a writer, I can certainly appreciate the irony of this statement.

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In Practice: A CEO convinced that remote work hampers productivity may only acknowledge studies supporting this view, while ignoring evidence to the contrary. Groupthink: The Consensus Conundrum The Trap: The desire for group harmony can lead to unchallenged decision-making and potentially flawed outcomes.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2016

We need the right balance between authority vs. autonomy, consensus vs. direct decision-making, and friendly vs. firm. By learning what and how to motivate your team, you will be able to achieve your goals and increase productivity and profitability. Our environments are more collaborative. Give feedback regularly. 7, at 2pm EST.

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 25, 2023

Consensus, commitment, and even action are left in a state of suspended animation. Rogelberg reports a survey of managers showed they feel that 79% of the meetings they drive are extremely or very productive. Clarity about whether decisions/actions for each agenda item will be by command, consultation, or consensus.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Connection, on the other hand, is a superpower that makes people smarter, happier, more productive, more resilient to cope with stress and healthier. Those of you who have followed Mulally know that he is one of the most successful leaders worldwide ( Fortune ranked him as the 3rd best leader in the world ).

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LDRLB

MARCH 18, 2013

Its famed Toyota Production System (TPS) – a careful combination of process and collaborative culture – led them to the top for quality and satisfaction. Toyota’s 100 year plan had weekly strategic meetings after high level of consensus was gained from the core of Japanese managers with life-time contracts.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 14, 2018

When does product promotion become false advertising? The third stage is autonomy , in which people acknowledge the validity of different points of view but strive toward a rational consensus. It gives those with autonomy the intellectual tools they need to make responsible decisions and build consensus around them.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You throw away your backup plans and your push forward, no longer bogged down by the infinite ways in which we hedge our own successes.” I believe I can forecast the success of an individual leader based on the amount of time it takes for them to change direction when the outcome is objectively inevitable.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 29, 2012

There might be a decrease in authentic connections, triggering a negative impact to productivity with behind-the-scenes scheming or passive behaviors that slow or stop progress. Are the conflicts productive and respectful? Consider the organization you lead. Do they lead to outcomes that are beneficial? I hope some of these ideas help.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In Finding Allies, Building Alliances , authors Mike Leavitt and Rich McKeown, state, “The ability to get things done with collaborative networks is the next generation in human productivity.” If committed leaders can consistently achieve consensus, they will move the alliance forward.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 14, 2014

Instead the salesmen repeatedly discounted their products. As an old salesman, running a sales driven company, nothing infuriated me more than watching salesmen discounting perfectly good products because it was easier than addressing our real objection: Fear of change. ” are gone. How can we get results like that?”

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Research from two well-respected organizations makes it clear that we have a big collective blind spot that’s dragging down productivity, innovation and economic performance. They may be successful for a short time but eventually they will fail. American leaders need to wake up and smell the coffee. Both are essential.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2013

Leadership is a personal trait that often proves elusive to many people, however is intimately related to personal success. There are many institutions that propose to teach leadership in different areas, with varying success rates. Guest post by Jordan Spindler.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

I N AN IBM global survey of CEOs, the overwhelming consensus was that more than rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision, successfully navigating an increasing complex world will require creativity. Jeff Bezos and the people at Amazon use “time travel” frequently to stimulate innovative thinking about new products and services.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 24, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? A consensus decision – a decision where the leader themselves isn’t making the decision, but truly the full group comes to the decision collectively.

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In Practice: A CEO convinced that remote work hampers productivity may only acknowledge studies supporting this view, while ignoring evidence to the contrary. Groupthink: The Consensus Conundrum The Trap: The desire for group harmony can lead to unchallenged decision-making and potentially flawed outcomes.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

One key to a happy team is to create an environment where people feel free to discuss ideas openly and to disagree with each other before reaching consensus—or, at the very least, a compromise that everyone can live with. Additional Reading you might enjoy: 12 Successful Leadership Principles That Never Grow Old.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 29, 2021

Project management is an essential part of any brand, for example, but proper communication with employees is necessary to steady productivity. The consensus seems to be that it is alright. Make sure that your working community knows that they’re valued on a personal level.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 5, 2012

Managers either cajole or threaten — whatever method seems more productive this month — to enlist staff support for the upcoming week’s planned projects. The Product Management Perspective: As product manager you play a key role in the success of your products. Passion and Leadership.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 27, 2016

In the case of 2016, there seems to be a common consensus that this was a particularly bad year which many are glad to see come to an end. Some other posts you may enjoy: How To Successfully Achieve Your Goals This Year Understanding What Drives Us To Push Ahead Where Do We Go From Here?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2015

Your team will be happier and more productive as a result.” Jesse Lyn Stoner of the Seapoint Center provided Collaboration Does Not Require Consensus. Jesse summarized: “Pushing for consensus when it’s not needed actually makes collaboration more difficult. ” Follow Bruce on Twitter at @PMPHacks.

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Mark Sanborn

APRIL 28, 2020

” It won’t be a successful search. That’s when big change blindsides you, It is tedious to keep redefining what the new normal is and the odds of consensus with others is small. The goal of excellent product or service delivery doesn’t change. Everyone wants to know when things will get back to normal.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Consensus is a powerful tool. When CEOs set out to conquer new markets or undertake billion-dollar acquisitions, we’d hope they’d at least sought out some consensus from their trusted advisors. The problem with consensus is that it’s expensive. The problem with consensus is that it’s expensive. Success, right?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 15, 2024

When decision making meetings go wrong, one or more of these factors is usually in play: You don’t have the right people You don’t know who owns the decision You haven’t defined the success criteria Invest in Clarity for Energetic Decision Making that Builds Morale Missing clarity is at the heart of all three decision making morale busters.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2018

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, employee performance and engagement, personal and professional development, productivity, team building, and more. Productivity. of Burgis Successful Solutions provided The Resilient Innovation Leader. Team Building.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

According to Spaulding, success — in business and in life — is tied directly to relationships. Perhaps the most common measurement of business success is ROI — return on investment. Success, in any endeavor, requires effective relationships. — to ship successful products.

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Talent Anarchy 1

JULY 18, 2017

It causes individual members of the group to unquestioningly follow the word of the leader and it strongly discourages any disagreement with the consensus. This organization apparently found great success by using this approach. A new product has launched that caused your organization to rapidly lose half its business.

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Management Craft

JUNE 6, 2011

Here are seven ways to ensure that your staff retreat is productive and a good investment: 1. We know that creating strong relationships is critical for success. Ensure everyone participates and hold yourselves to a high standard of decision making - not just going for majority rules or a watered down meet-in-the-middle consensus.

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LDRLB

MARCH 18, 2013

Its famed Toyota Production System (TPS) – a careful combination of process and collaborative culture – led them to the top for quality and satisfaction. Toyota’s 100 year plan had weekly strategic meetings after high level of consensus was gained from the core of Japanese managers with life-time contracts.

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