Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2021

Be prepared—have a goal and plan. Procrastinators throw themselves and others into a panic to complete a task or project on schedule. Tips for dealing with a procrastinator: Break projects down into bite-size pieces. Coach him on the importance of starting projects early and meeting all deadlines. Be specific.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 28, 2021

In 2001, I accepted my first official leadership position as a human resources director with one audacious goal – to be and do all the things to serve all the people. I’d hear my coaching peers share what they were working on, and my ego would question why I wasn’t going after the same types of projects.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Establishing stretch goals. Delegating important projects. My boss assigned me special projects to expand my skills; he stayed involved to coach me and remove obstacles. They believe every person has hidden potential and is capable of growing and achieving more. They challenge us by: Expanding our vision.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

First, establish a project team to create a detailed plan. The project team should include a project manager, some members of the target group (those people directly impacted by the changes), some members of the support group (people who can help the target group), and other influential people. The goal is alignment.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2019

For example, if you see a project getting delayed because the project manager lacks the ability to manage the project team, then as a leader you need to step in and have that crucial conversation with the project manager. Business reasons — Project related stress, aggressive timelines, etc.,

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 21, 2018

The primary goal of any system is balance, and as a leader, your role is to orchestrate the balance within the organisational system. And yet, by forcing ourselves to wait and cultivate people, products and projects get better results than if we had harvested right after we had sown. As a society, we want everything now.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 16, 2017

Together, they work towards their team’s goals. Targets are set to ensure that you and your team will have something to work on in contribution to the overall goal of your company or business. Poor performance and lack of results may indicate that your leadership does not drive them toward accomplishing goals. Changes scare you.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 16, 2019

Flying those things became the goal. We’ve set up a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG) and we start working toward it. Most folks call it the Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal, but I like the term “big WHY.”. When I work with clients who are writing a book, we spend time defining why they’re doing the project.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2020

All leaders have the same goal—change things for the better. In the next 30 days, try to inspire two or three people to pursue bigger goals or take the lead role on an important project. . However, they utilize different approaches to bring about change. Thought Leaders. Give it a try. Servant Leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2017

I believe that the number one goal of leaders needs to be to create the next generation of leaders. For them, it can be very challenging to let go and fully trust someone else to achieve a goal, especially when their boss is depending on the outcome. Plan the tasks and projects that you can turn over to someone else.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 17, 2017

The compounded challenges got even better; I was assigned a new project and a failed project. Both projects had demanding stakeholders with compressed timelines. I focused on my desire to achieve the goal and decided to stay up all night until I completed the paper and turned it in. in Strategic.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 28, 2017

I remember chairing a project meeting several years ago. Signs up for a project expecting to look good (or get close to higher-ups). When someone goes after their goals and it doesn’t look like what we would do, we can be skeptical and judgmental. Your agenda can coincide with organization goals. Perish the thought.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2017

This is done through strategic thinking and formulating a shared vision that enables the company to achieve its goal. 3) Project engagement – This a very effective means of growing talent. This enables their constituents to learn while participating in a project with set deliverables.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Every individual in the team had a common goal, would support and respect each other, and would always be willing to help each other meet their goals. Collectively, they met even the toughest of goals. For the same type of projects, the results were different in the new organization as compared to those in my old organization.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 23, 2018

Projects take time, energy and resources to get going, and then when you think everything is going swimmingly, summer kicks in — and unless managed carefully, the momentum can be lost. 13% increase in the time it takes to complete projects. Create Focus By Having Clearly Defined Projects/Activities. Model The Way.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Activities that emphasize skills like communication, delegation, and organization around a common goal can help your team realize their potential. Whether it’s project-based or defining someone’s role within the larger context of the company, it’s essential to be clear what success looks like. Setting up S.M.A.R.T.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 9, 2018

While recently watching an episode of MasterChef Junior, the show featuring young children displaying their culinary talents in competition with each other, I was struck by how the show illustrates the three fundamentals of effective performance management: goal setting, coaching, and evaluation. Goal Setting. Evaluation.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 13, 2018

Gallup’s study concluded that students were twice as likely to be engaged in their work and have a sense of well-being later in life if they had several experiences while in school: the one-on-one attention from an adult to encourage goals and dreams, and. an ability to apply learning to a long-term project while in the classroom.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 19, 2013

Posted in Leadership Coaching Leadership Development Self Leadership You are heading full steam toward your goals and vision. Undeterred, you rally your team to focus on the vision for inspiration, and the projects at hand for the momentum. You endure small setbacks and obstacles. You are confident that your plans and [.].

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 10, 2018

Hunter, this project isn’t ready to go. Keep the end goal and what you need to accomplish in mind—always. Both Liz and Hunter were passionate about their project. Alonzo helped them see how taking sides and pointing fingers only slowed their progress in reaching the common goal they shared. “Liz, you make me crazy.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The purpose of this blog post is to share my experience in my over 27 years in the Information Technology (IT) industry. The goal is elicit readers to ask themselves what they are willing to do to be successful through better career management. Do not lose sight of your career goal and dream. Team Player. Focus on long-term results.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 30, 2014

By doing so, you can enable others and help them help you achieve your goal. As you go through your career, keep an [.] He is a public speaker in Leadership, and he is a certified project manager from PMI. Author information Will Lukang, CLDC, PMP, CSM Will Lukang, MBA, PMP, MASCL, SCM, is an enabler.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2018

Sean summarizes, “ An inspirational song can motivate your team and provide that extra boost of emotion that you might need to finish your project successfully… If you want to put together something that will boost your team morale and performance, consider using one or more of these inspirational songs to motivate your team! .

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 29, 2018

However, when Alaina diverges from the goal once a project has been put into motion, her team finds it frustrating to change course. Because Alaina is aware of her learning style preference, she monitors her own enthusiasm to change directions once a project is underway. The Learning Styles. © 2016 Kay Peterson and David A.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 21, 2015

A while back, I was given a project that would ultimately lead to improved processes, produce less waste, and create a utopian working environment envious. My teammates did not share my enthusiasm on this project and in fact their enthusiasm had left the building. Rarely is a person credited with completing a project singlehandedly.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2015

A few weeks ago, most of us set some goals to achieve, new habits to embrace, and big projects to start and complete. Impatience becomes the death knell of new goals, habits, and projects. Achieving our goals is never a straight path though. But are we there yet? Impatience sets in. Anxiousness seeps in.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

For thirty-three long years, climbing the corporate ladder was my only goal. To achieve my goal, I had worked hard and grown through the ranks. I had to develop new relationships and leverage existing networks to get projects that I was passionate about. And the important thing is not to allow that to scare you.”. Unknown.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2017

This is done through strategic thinking and formulating a shared vision that enables the company to achieve its goal. 3) Project engagement – This a very effective means of growing talent. This enables their constituents to learn while participating in a project with set deliverables.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 2, 2015

No amount of tactical change management training will substitute for having an entire organization that has a clear vision of goals, shared responsibility, and personal accountability to achieve results. At best practice organizations, these success metrics are included in individuals’ annual performance goals.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 20, 2019

When we started out, the students launched gung ho into the project, determined to create an amazing product without undertaking much market research. However, looking at the project through a new lens, they sought to develop a product that would solve a real problem that they all faced.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 22, 2019

If you think a project will take longer, then schedule multiple 90 minute blocks with breaks between them. Set goals for each day, week, and month, and then be ruthless in tracking these metrics. Research reveals that 90 minute chunks are the optimal time for focus, so break your tasks into this time frame. Track Your Results.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Posted in Career Development Leadership Development “A ‘squeaky wheel’ isn’t the highest priority project. In many organizations, it gets the grease, while projects with greatest potential to bring about business results get delayed or set aside.” It’s the loudest or most noticed.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 13, 2020

The goal of inquiry isn’t agreement, it’s understanding. I think we should invest the funds in project X. It’s not just asking a few questions to invite their input, but rather delving into the rationale and thinking other people bring to the topic at hand. Sample inquiries include: Tell me more about why you believe that?

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 1, 2018

Taking the first one or two minutes of a conference call to talk about the weather or a common neutral interest will lighten the mood and show that you care about them and not just the project at hand. This can lead to a loss of confidence and less successful projects. Positive Feedback. Emphasize Unity.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

The faith you showed in them by giving them a challenging new project? I’m not suggesting the goal of your leadership style should be to make your employees your best buddies or send them home with warm fuzzies at night because you’re such a nice guy. The great example you set by jumping in to help the team meet a critical deadline?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Break down bigger goals into moments. If you have a long book to read or a large project for work to complete, take time to figure out what can be worked on in bite-size chunks. When you stumble upon an unexpected handful of minutes, be mindful of the fact that you could take that time to chip away at a piece of your much larger goal.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

or “What’s the latest and greatest about our big project?” The goal is to quickly and discreetly access your prepared thoughts using three short lists. Jot down the top three to five projects and/or challenges you’re currently navigating. They show up at unpredictable times and ask unexpected questions.

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