Lead on Purpose
MARCH 4, 2013
In general, a project is defined as an activity or endeavor that has a definite start and end date, and is done to achieve certain goals or objectives. The common stages of a project include Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Completion. Below are more useful tips on how to manage a project effectively.
Lead on Purpose
JUNE 15, 2013
Forbes.com defines leadership as “a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.” By encouraging others to lead, you can more easily achieve company goals and create a nurturing, supportive work environment. Use the following strategies to encourage your team members to lead.
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Lead on Purpose
DECEMBER 14, 2013
Define the right metrics to measure individual goals and collective goals of the team. These ought to fall in line with the overall goals of the company. Depending on your goals — and the goals of your business — your data must serve to give you what not’s so obvious. Management isn’t just about goals.
Lead on Purpose
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
When each person shares their opinion openly, ideas come together and everyone plays an important role in the outcome of the project. Being able to admit that you are wrong for the greater good of the project and team success is a prime case of leading by example. This has been shown to improve innovation among teams.
Lead on Purpose
OCTOBER 27, 2012
One approach to coaching that is rapidly gaining popularity is what is known as the Double-Goal Coaching Philosophy : emphasis is placed not only on winning, but also on team members’ learning and self-improvement. Monetary rewards are de rigeur in many competitive companies, but sometimes a bonus isn’t what motivates individuals.
Lead on Purpose
AUGUST 31, 2012
But if your end goal is to build a more robust talent pipeline (and it should be), performance can’t be the only point of entry. They consistently exceed expectations, and are management’s go-to for difficult projects. Star performers are promoted and rewarded, while diamonds in the rough become disengaged and move on.
Lead on Purpose
OCTOBER 15, 2011
It’s too easy to focus on the products or the projects and lose track of the people who are doing the work. Career goals: What goals are your team members working towards in their current position? Do you inspire them? Are they sticking around only because the economy’s tough and they’re scared to look for another job?
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