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MARCH 18, 2024

Reduced Global Competitiveness Failing to address cross-cultural challenges compromises your ability to operate effectively across different markets. This is an open discussion about the norms and ways in which the team will operate. The goal is to define (and continually redefine) a shared culture. What are you here to do?

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Leadership Learning-by-Doing Commitment Diversity 291

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

You may go for another level, you may iterate, you may do some other things, but that’s how you operate and you would expect other people to do the same. The goal is we need to do what matters most here. You give someone clear outcomes to meet, and when they meet those outcomes, you’re satisfied.

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MARCH 20, 2023

In our research for Courageous Cultures, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Sure you want to consider WIIFT (what’s in it for them), and appealing to the higher value goal can be just as compelling.

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MAY 19, 2014

Team leaders operate under constant pressure- up-down-and sideways- coupled with limited control. Failure to identify a galvanizing goal – Teams need to know that THEY can make a difference based on their actions. Ensure every day includes real work toward longer-term goals. Tallulah Bankhead.

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APRIL 19, 2021

The first step is to reframe your goal. Work from the why starts with a clear grasp of your business, how it serves its customers , and how it operates financially. You can’t lead when you’re exhausted or reactively flipping back and forth from one crisis to the next. So how do you master time management?

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Unfortunately, diving deep into operational details carries a heavy opportunity cost. Privately, how often do you think about your annual bonus versus the organization’s growth goals? Action: review your organization’s goals weekly to ensure your actions are contributing to the organization rather than building an empire.

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MARCH 16, 2017

A bigger part of it is developing an understanding of the system within which those people must operate and adjusting that system to the people on the team. But with four simple tips – as simple as reducing conflicting goals – you can help your team work as one rather than against each other. Follow Robyn.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

Organizations have many walls that hamper culture, development, and operations. Paul LaRue of The Upwards Leader shares How Leadership Can Break Down Walls. Abby Perkins of Software Providers discusses how to create a culture that breeds employees who are motivated, driven and dedicated to your company’s goals. Follow Abby.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

I did, and found myself backward mapping my entrepreneurial journey and found the START before SMART goal process. I was recently asked to give a workshop for the National Speakers Association on SMART goals to help entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Sure I could talk SMART goals, almost every leadership development person can.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Which are vital toward accomplishing your goals for the future? Balances day-to-day operations with a longer term view. If a formal model exists, use that for additional input and invite participants to update their cards if desired. Which of the competencies listed feel most relevant to the role today? What’s missing?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The matrixed teams help companies maintain normal operations while focusing cross-functional departmental resources on big or complex projects. Each department has its own agenda and strategic goals. You find matrixed teams most often in tech companies and large global companies. Are Matrix Organizations a Good Idea?

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JANUARY 16, 2023

Teams require trust, and that’s built only through time spent together, solving problems, making decisions, and learning how everyone operates, sees the world, and shares information. Remember, the goal of most meetings is to take action.

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