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Maximizing ROI: How to Translate Leadership Training into Behaviors that Last

Let's Grow Leaders

Hi Karin, We just completed our leadership development program, and we’re feeling really good about how we’ve been applying what we’ve learned along the way. The leader-led Challenge and Support groups have been so helpful as we’ve worked to implement what we learned in our leadership training.

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Effective Questions Promote Effective Brainstorming

Ron Edmondson

Brainstorming often leads a team to the answers you can’t seem to find any other way. And effective questions promote effective brainstorming. The most effective brainstorming begins with great questions. Below are 4 words and sets of questions to lead your team in brainstorming. What went wrong? How did it happen?

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How Team Leaders Can Improve Problem Solving Skills With a Clear Process

Great Results Team Building

By overlooking this crucial step, teams may only address the symptoms of the problem, leading to ineffective or short-term solutions Successful team leaders look beyond symptoms and define problems clearly before seeking solutions. The main categories typically include people, process, equipment, materials, environment, and management.

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2021 Compilation

Leading Blog

3 Common Leadership Myths About Burnout by @suzimcalpine If we can begin to dispel some of the myths that circle #burnout, we’ll be far more effective in tackling it in our #workplaces. Why Leaders Need a Long-Term View by @HarryKraemerJr via @stratandbiz. Should we allow criticism while brainstorming? via @MITSloan.

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Can Your Team Problem Solve Without You? Here’s How to Teach Them

Lead from Within

Explore Possible Causes: As a leader, guide your team to brainstorm potential root causes of the problem. In conclusion, nurturing your team’s ability to problem-solve independently is a critical leadership skill. This ensures they have a comprehensive understanding of the issue, allowing them to make informed decisions.

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5 Steps to Develop Team Goals

Skip Prichard

Patrick is President of Fulcrum Connection LLC, and is a facilitator, leadership trainer, and professional speaker. The research literature on leadership finds that the most effective leaders are excellent managers and excellent leaders. Team leaders who see how people and results are related will benefit in the long term.

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How to Hold onto Your Customers in a Crisis

Leading Blog

I’ve observed companies panicking and doing anything they can to manage short-term cash—and destroying hard-earned relationships at lightning speed. They are letting short-term financial objectives become the North Star in an effort to keep the lights on. If you don’t have a forever promise, you’re sunk.

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