Nathan Magnuson

JULY 6, 2020

When you understand what your young professionals want most to give, you can prioritize their work to enable them to meet their contribution goals – and to maximize their pride in the work. Leaders can get ahead of this trend by asking for two year goals, rather than five. But the more powerful force is our desire to contribute.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Over the course of my career thus far, I’ve found that these twelve strategies for extraordinary teamwork not only make your team stronger, they have the power to significantly influence the culture of your organization if others begin to follow your example. “Who needs the information our team possesses?”

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the bottom of the post I’ll include a link to an IDP template you can use for yourself or your team. Performance plans may be identical for all the members of a team whereas IDPs will probably be unique. Career Goal. A career goal is the next destination you’d like to attain in your career. What is an IDP? Activities.

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 7, 2017

“How can I get my leaders to do a better job coaching their teams?” I hope you’ve asked that question for yourself as well, because it means developing your team is high on your radar. Instead, take the time to understand their career and development goals and ask for their development goals first.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 3, 2014

These activities are essentially limitless, such as reading a book, attending a networking event or professional club, joining a cross-functional team or just learning something new. Adept organizations invest in a development library with a menu of options to select from depending on developmental goals. Assessment Feedback.

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 1, 2016

Maybe there is also a resource (like a discussion guide) for participants to use with their teams once they return. According to Knowles, adults prefer to be involved in their learning process – planning, goal-setting, evaluation, etc. Because of this, learning assignments should relate to an adult’s stated goals.

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Nathan Magnuson

APRIL 18, 2016

Build the Team. In The Secret of Teams , Mark Miller describes high performance teams as those that can function without the active presence of the leader. This obviously requires a lot more from both the leader and the team members. Build Their Confidence. This is another oversight.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 4, 2016

So how does your organization or team address generational dynamics from a awareness perspective? Make the goal better understanding and collaboration. Ask for input from your team. At the end of the day, the team with the best talent wins. Generational-oriented training is mainstream. Share the floor. Bring Out the Best.

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Failure should never be the goal, but it should be a tool. Consider this scenario: Your team comes up with an innovative solution to solve a complex problem in a new way. .” Ultimately, the only way to avoid failure is to never attempt anything new – which can prove the greatest failure of all in times of change.

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 15, 2016

For servant leaders: Over-communicate what is most important, including goals and plans regarding direction. Recruit a strong team, including people who are smarter or better than you. Work hard to promote trust and collaboration within the team and organization. Build a team with diverse viewpoints. Despise favoritism.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Are good ideas ruining the effectiveness of your team or organization? It can be even worse in large organizations where entire teams come up with ideas independently of one another. Once a team or an individual commits to a good idea, their personal success and pride are on the line. Thoughts for the Everyday Leader.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Have you ever been on a team struck by the “good idea fairy?” Coach Bill Snyders 16 Goals. But no one can win without first defining what success looks like. Success is derived from purpose, no matter how large or small the project or idea. Asking Why Creates Decision-Making Criteria. Resilience and the PanAm.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 6, 2015

It’s hard to take time away from “work” to invest in problem-solving – or goal-setting, performance discussions, benchmarking, etc. Other times, we need to involve a team. I want to share a process I’ve used to facilitate problem-solving workshops in the past. ” Involve the right people.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Examples could include leading a new project, supporting a project on another team (or a joint team), doing a rotational assignment, attending a seminar, joining a professional association or networking group, completing a new certification, becoming a board member for a non-profit in your industry, or reading a book.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 28, 2013

You might consider an internal web page, a corporate email message, a newsletter article, or a memo encouraging supervisors to promote the program directly to their teams. Generally, the more communication outlets the better. Make sure to reference start dates and links to additional resources and points of contact.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

When you’re new to the workforce, enjoying leadership success can be a far off goal. You go from joining a team to leading a team to eventually leading a department or major organizational function. The more you give, the more restricted your team may feel. I know that was the case for me. Winning Too Much.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 8, 2018

If you have goal to grow as a leader, you’re on the right track. The best leaders aren’t necessarily well-rounded, but the best teams are. If you have a plan of how to do it, you’re doing even better. But where have you put your focus? But is that really the best strategy? Minimize your weaknesses, if possible.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

But what happens when a team or an organization hangs in the balance? It’s the candid sharing of our opinions and feedback (in appropriate ways) that provide enough input for the team to make informed decisions. Group think is dangerous, but it’s the status quo when team members are afraid to appear naive.

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Your HR or talent development team may be responsible for building the infrastructure and managing the projects, but they should never be the sole source of development. Pre-plan to reinforce key learnings through follow-up. “One-Stop-Shop” Approach. Who is “in charge” of leadership in your organization?

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