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New Year’s Leadership Development Goals 2017 Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

For many leaders, it’s a time to reflect on accomplishments for the past year and establish goals for the upcoming New Year. It’s also a good time to set leadership development goals, either as part of a formal development planning process, or just because it’s a proven way to continuously improve as a leader. Be more strategic.

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Leading Change – Lessons for New Leaders from Satya Nadella

Great Leadership By Dan

Now, he’s tackling the second piece of the puzzle with his open memo on Microsoft’s strategy, where Nadella lays out the numerous tactical changes he has in mind to reach that destination. In many cases, it may be necessary to make a few staffing changes to build the base of support critical to new leaders accomplishing their goals.

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Executive Coaching and Leading Change

Lead Change Blog

The leader’s self-discipline and follow-through ensure progress toward her goals. By reminding the leader of her vision and priorities, a coach keeps the leader focused on the big picture while she accomplishes smaller, tactical details. A coach also holds the leader’s agenda for her. Encouragement.

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The Year Is Half Over…Do You Know Where Your Strategic Plan Is?

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And Kotter International determined that, on average, 70% of new, large-scale strategic initiatives fall short of their goal, as did a similar McKinsey & Company 2009 study. According to Robert Kaplan, creator of the Balanced Scorecard, the main cause of strategic planning failure is poor execution.

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The Year Is Half Over…Do You Know Where Your Strategic Plan Is?

CO2

And Kotter International determined that, on average, 70% of new, large-scale strategic initiatives fall short of their goal, as did a similar McKinsey & Company 2009 study. According to Robert Kaplan, creator of the Balanced Scorecard, the main cause of strategic planning failure is poor execution.