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The Compliance Trap: The Snare of Short-Term Results

Thin Difference

The Compliance Trap. I’m not proud of it, but what came next was a fairly predictable progression of well-worn parenting tactics to get this child to do what I needed him to do. These tactics tend to happen in the same order, at least for me. Producing compliance in this instance wasn’t that great of an accomplishment.

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Compliance versus Dialogue: Which Approach is Best?

Six Disciplines

There are two main approaches managers take in leading their troops to perform the necessary tactical actions toward getting a plan accomplished. Compliance or Dialogue? The two main styles a manager has in getting people to do work are Compliance Driven and Dialogue Driven. While a compliance driver might say “Do this!”

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Leading Through Questions: The Transformative Power of Inquiry

CO2

Inquisitive leaders also unlock greater creativity from their teams. Another tactic is to start each staff meeting with a strategic question focused on solving current problems or capitalizing on future opportunities. And follow up on execution by inquiring about progress instead of demanding compliance.

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Innovative Service is Inspired by Bold Leaders

Lead Change Blog

Innovative service is different from business as usual—it never follows the current of the latest fad, gimmick, or “me too” tactic. Which is more valued: creativity or compliance? The truth is, smart fish swim in all directions, but the pull of the current does not influence their choice. Being resourceful or being always right?

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4 Post-Pandemic Marketing Tips to Help Your Business

Strategy Driven

Businesses that embraced ingenuity and creativity found ways to serve in a socially-distanced environment, and they have learned how to weather the ups and downs of a supply chain that has been impacted at every turn. Right now is the time to get creative and take risks without ideas and tactics.

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How to Seize Opportunity in a World of Disruption

Skip Prichard

We demonstrate that agile organizations possess both strategic and tactical agility. Tactical agility enables employees at all levels to take smart risks, capture opportunities, improvise and innovate as they execute a clear strategy. “The agility mindset is exemplified by what we call a bias for the offense.”

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Motivating Others – What Doesn’t Work

Your Voice of Encouragement

That approach worked if you measured results by compliance. We were scared into a level of obedience that squelched any spark of individuality or creativity. Unfortunately, some adults today continue to use such tactics to intimidate people at work, at home or at school. When those rules are not followed, there’s hell to pay.