Nathan Magnuson

MAY 4, 2015

That’s a question we considered at a workshop I attended recently. That’s what the workshop addressed. This was a real question posed at the workshop. Is complexity leaving your organization behind? The boardgame imagery? It’s symbolic for what happens as organizations grow. Actual dreams.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 6, 2015

I want to share a process I’ve used to facilitate problem-solving workshops in the past. Solving problems isn’t easy, but it’s a lo t easier whe n you have a process that works. Determine the appropriate time to engage in problem-solving.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Banks know about money, so it’s a big contribution when they conduct financial planning workshops. Obviously trade secrets are off the table, but organizations who share demonstrate they care. Construction companies can donate not just materials for charity projecst, but also expertise.

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I was right in the middle of sharing this dynamic in a client workshop when one of the team leaders jumped in. Instead of 50-50 responsibility, each side needs to take 100% responsibility for three things: Clarifying expectations. Fulfilling agreements. Ensuring outcomes. 50-50 responsibility leaves zero margin for error!

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Every time this question has been asked in a workshop setting, the list gets long very quickly. What comes to mind when you think about leadership responsibility? Taking charge? Casting vision? Setting strategy? Getting results? I’d like to pose a sobering question: are the people you lead better or worse off because of you?

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