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Unlocking Creativity: Are These Creativity-Inhibiting Mindsets Holding You Back?

Leading Blog

I N AN IBM global survey of CEOs, the overwhelming consensus was that more than rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision, successfully navigating an increasing complex world will require creativity. In a world where we must adapt or die, we need creative solutions. But realistically, creativity is not like that.

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Assumption Busters: 7 Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking

Let's Grow Leaders

How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” How would we handle this issue if our budget was cut in half? Where are we missing the Yes?

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Resourcefulness Matters: How to Help Your Team Be More Resourceful

Let's Grow Leaders

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Or if people think they’ll get in trouble for their creativity, they won’t risk it. But they just didn’t have the same budget.

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How To Operate When Consumer Confidence Is Low

Strategy Driven

Instead, we must get creative, but still offer our services and products in an authentic, reliable manner. If they feel that there’s a timed element in potentially acquiring a great deal, your audience is more likely to go for it, or budget their spending to better acquire that which you have to offer.

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How Clear Is Your Vision for 2019?

Lead Change Blog

Once my client’s vision became more explicit and concrete, other things were able to flow from it – a new strategic plan, a new annual operational plan, and a change plan for the transition, all with the vision clearly and strongly identified within them and shared thoroughly with the workforce. Vision is something to serve.

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6 Clever Ways How Newly Established Businesses Can Save Money

Strategy Driven

A new company won’t have the capital that major corporations have, and the owners must get creative when controlling costs. Comfortable and stylish furniture is within reach even with the most modest budget. A top leader in their industry could act as a sponsor for the events and expand on the budget.

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Unlocking Digital Leadership: CIO Executive Search

N2Growth Blog

A competent digital leader can bring about improved operational efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and a culture of innovation, laying the foundation for net new businesses or products within the organization. A final obstacle that may not be well understood at first is overcoming internal misalignment and gaining buy-in.

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