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10 Principles For Developing Strategic Leaders

Tanveer Naseer

That is one of the principles behind “ open-book management “, the systematic sharing of information about the nature of the enterprise. This approach clearly differs from that of traditional cultures, in which the common channel for new ideas is limited to an individual’s direct manager.

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How to Act Quickly Without Sacrificing Critical Thinking

Harvard Business Review

In my work, coaching leaders at every level through a variety of management dilemmas, I’ve developed three strategies to practice reflective urgency: Diagnose your urgency trap. For example, Jenna was a new manager struggling to adjust to the dueling pressures of delivering her own work, while keeping the team accountable for theirs.

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What I Learned About Coaching After Losing the Ability to Speak

Harvard Business Review

But I still loved my work and needed to stay active, and my clients were open to trying a new approach, so I began managing my coaching relationships exclusively through written dialogue in instant messages, emails, and other electronic documents. In my experience, coaching through writing can help people manage highly charged emotions.