Leadership Development clarity consensus decision making Decisions meetings vote Posted in Leadership Development Chaos It was a mess. The World Wide Widgets leadership team had gathered to decide how to use surplus funds. MORE
Leadership Learning Personal Development 12 Angry Men consensus team development I’m going to do something a bit different here this week. Typically in this space and time I recommend a traditional learning resource to you – a book, teleseminar, workshop or perhaps a website. MORE
Decision by consensus. One of the most effective but also time-consuming methods of team decision-making is to seek consensus. Consensus is where every member of the team can say, “I believe everyone understands my initial point of view. MORE
Why Great Leaders Don’t Take Yes for an Answer: Managing for Conflict and Consensus Michael A. Roberto One of the most important attributes of a great leader organizational judgment Princeton University the Great Man theory of decision making Tom Davenport Why Great Leaders Don''t Take Yes for an Answer: Managing for Conflict and Consensus MORE
Rather than build consensus, I pretend to enjoy the ride. Leadership is easy. Seriously. All these years I’ve tried to complicate things. It’s really more simple than I imagined. Once I discovered how easy leadership could be – my life even began to rhyme more. MORE
Posted in Change Management Team Dynamics [link] Building consensus is key in the democratic process. Change Management Team Dynamics consensus Leadership Management people managementWhen you have a vote you “have a say” in the outcome. MORE
Leadership & Supervisory Skills Personal & Professional Development 12 Angry Men consensus team development I’m going to do something a bit different here this week. Typically in this space and time I recommend a traditional learning resource to you – a book, teleseminar, workshop or perhaps a website. Today I am going to recommend a movie and give you a few thoughts about how to watch it for more […]. MORE
Some people believe that in a collaborative environment, consensus is the best. Pushing for consensus when it’s not needed actually makes collaboration more difficult. → Read More: Situational Team Decision-Making: Collaboration Does Not Require Consensus. MORE
“I need to make this decision, but I would love your input” or “We’re going to decide by consensus” or “After 30 minutes of discussion, we’re going to take a vote.” “This is so stupid–they asked for my opinion and then ignored it. MORE
One of the first things they must do is assemble the complete Buying Decision Team to garner the consensus necessary for change. Studies from the CEB show that a Buying Decision Team includes approximately 6 decision makers and untold influencers who must achieve consensus before considering how to resolve their problem, whether it’s a purchase or another fix. We are not facilitating consensus as it’s unique and systemic. MORE
As we struggle day-to-day with what ethics means in business, groups of concerned leaders around the world are studying common ethical values that could clarify ethical behavior and unite us in a common global code of ethics. There are resources readily available that present ethical values in a global context and provide guidance for ethical corporate behavior. MORE
A consensus of the largest percentage of people? In an organization the unwritten rules are just as, if not more, important than the written rules. I wrote about this idea HERE. MORE
" A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." -- Martin Luther King Jr. Management Leadership Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management General Management Skills Leadership Quotes MORE
Ineffective teams don’t know how to make consensus decisions. Margaret Thatcher complained of consensus: “To me, consensus seems to be the process of abandoning all beliefs,… Continue reading → Decisions Teams Communication Leadership Development organizational success Can we please make a decision and move on? MORE
Any change in a positive direction means channeling collective energy of people, overcoming resistance, building consensus and involving others – none of which is possible without some leadership. There is no real leadership without change. MORE
Posted in Leadership Development “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” ” Martin Luther King, Jr. Can you hear me now? Verizon introduced this phrase in their marketing campaign to emphasize the surety of their cell phone products because consumers want to trust the connection, to communicate a timely and clear [.]. Leadership Development Communication leadershiip Trust MORE
Indeed, it’s striking how little consensus exists about the direction of change in our world and what threats we need to anticipate as a result—let alone how to deal with them. …advocates of each can marshal a set of facts and evidence to make their own plausible and thought-provoking case. Moisés Naím, The End of […]. Randy''s blog entries MORE
Of course, you need to be persuasive, so you can bring others around and create consensus. Herb Greenberg, who lost his sight at age 10, developed a test to help companies assess potential employees’ abilities. He leveraged that into the global management-consulting firm, Caliper, in 1961. From What You Aren't Seeing : The Inspiring Story of Herb Greenberg we have the following lessons: Leading starts with being clear about what you are willing to accept and what you need to fight for. MORE
Leadership & Supervisory Skills Personal & Professional Development 12 Angry Men consensus team development A few weeks ago I recommended a movie not because I am a movie critic, but because it could be used to learn and reflect from in our role as a leader. Check out that recommendation for 12 Angry Men here.) This week, in light of the recent death of Robin Williams, I have decided […]. MORE
Meetings, unending email threads, too much focus on consensus building, siloed thinking and lack of experimentation are some of the biggest wastes in an organization. MORE
The friction of ideas and concepts rubbing against each other can produce a spark of creativity that you can’t get in a consensus environment. I’m not paying you to agree with me. I’m paying you to think. That’s Colin Powell’s approach to leadership. MORE
Regardless of source, it seems there’s a consensus that makes most everyone’s cut. No matter what you read on the subject of leadership, the question of what qualities a leader should have usually comes up. So, here are eight key qualities – in alphabetical order – that good leaders should possess (or develop), and utilize: [.]. Leadership Lessons Learned Organizational Health Practical Steps to Influence Professional Development business leadership Management MORE
” They reached quick consensus: responsiveness, self-sufficiency, creativity, and candor topped the list (with a beautiful argument about the pros and cons of compliance). MORE
Have they reached consensus? You spend too much time chasing folks who fit a profile but will never buy; you can’t recognize a real buyer because you’re only listening for ‘need’ and forgetting the work they must do to prepare for, decide upon, and get consensus for, a purchase. MORE
Peter Drucker said, “If you have quick consensus on an important matter, don’t make the decision.” Weak leaders silence dissent; wise invite it. All important decisions are made better by constructive dissent. Leaders with authority and power are responsible to invite, explore, honor, and reward constructive dissent. 10 ways to make better decisions with constructive dissent: … … Continue reading → Decisions MORE
Bob''s blog entries A brilliant response to the “enduring questions of responsible leadership” in the market-driven world in which we live and work Albert Einstein “crucibles” that all leaders encounter but from which not all of them emerge stronger and wiser “the burden of leadership” “burden of freedom” Bob Thomas Consensus Values and Core Values Harvard Business Review Press Joseph L. The Good Struggle: Responsible Leadership in an Unforgiving World Joseph L. MORE
Consensus building is hard work for a leader – it takes a willingness to “roll the dice” and be open to any alternative. Read my recent post over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out how to involve others in a consensus decision and not have it go around in circles forever. consensus decision making facilitation meetings Big egos need to be set aside. MORE
While sometimes people disagree about implementation, there is a strong consensus among scholars and research organizations that today's leadership requires broad, high level thinking. By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership competence is an issue that is gaining attention. Expectations of "good leadership" are increasing and leaders and organizations are scrambling to keep up. MORE
We need the right balance between authority vs. autonomy, consensus vs. direct decision-making, and friendly vs. firm. Leading today isn’t easy. Changes abound. We work virtually. We work globally. Our hierarchies are flatter. Our environments are more collaborative. MORE
Consensus is a powerful tool. When CEOs set out to conquer new markets or undertake billion-dollar acquisitions, we’d hope they’d at least sought out some consensus from their trusted advisors. The problem with consensus is that it’s expensive. And while it’s worth the cost of consensus in the pursuit big, bold moves, it’s often crushing to small experimental ones. Consensus didn’t just slow Nick down, it dramatically increased the cost of his test. MORE
Building consensus, supporting staff, sharing credit, and leading [.]. I asked the “Freaks” that follow my Facebook page, “What are women leaders better at than men?” Knowing when there is no value in fighting. Understanding when someone just has a crummy day. Understanding the pressures that other women leaders face. Organization and multitasking. Compassion. Empathy. Tenderness. MORE
Without: * real collaboration * gathering data from the best set of sources * consensus and buy-in procedures in place * understanding the full impact from a proposed decision * front-loading for change management (to avoid failed implementations). MORE
In life, we have an admirable tendency to conform, to seek harmony, and to build consensus. This is commendable, as we certainly don't want to intentionally cause conflict and wreak havoc. However, [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
Indian politicians have been battling one another as to how to reverse the country’s declining economy, but no consensus […]. There’s an interesting dynamic taking place in India right now. It’s a lesson about creating political change, but it also offers a great insight into how to be more effective as a leader and/or a marketer. MORE
Author Book Notes Leading Managing Power Taking others higher Teams consensus decision Culture flat organizations Leadership Development Management Organizational Development zero sum games Two groups don’t have power to make the same decision, at the same time, in the same way. Power to decide is an either/or proposition. Empowerment is smoke and mirrors until management loses power. MORE
Consensus Do discussions end with members proactively summarizing options, making recommendations, and end with a clear, mutual, firm decision or action being made? If consensus is not being reached, do all members engage in the discussion to reach consensus quickly? MORE
Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. And as odd as it may sound, one of the greatest impediments to building productive teams is practicing management by consensus. Consensus isn’t the goal. That's consensus. MORE
Also, drive consensus but encourage individual points of view. It’s a paradox that every leader faces: Create teams that work well together but embrace conflict. Discomfort is emotional. Feelings can be complex and multi-layered. MORE
Consensus is the path to average. Mediocrity is the result of peace and harmony. Rather than resolving conflict, invite it. Lousy leaders and weak organizations pursue peace at all costs. The heat of tension, tests, clarifies, refines, and strengthens teams and ideas. Teams without tensions have weak players. One person runs the show. Everyone else […]. MORE
Conflict Management Leading Change Professional Development Team Building Leadership ambiguity consensus context analysis leadership polarity project strategic initiative Strategic management Strategy implementationWhen a person “fights with” ambiguity, does that means that they are on the same side, the opposing side, or that ambiguity is a tool for fighting? But of course… all of these meanings are possible… Both or Neither am·bi·gu·i·ty noun ?am-b?-?gyü-?-t? am-b?-?gyü-?-t? MORE
In this interview, we discuss how great leaders balance consensus and conflict in making the best decisions, and how history sometimes precedes the research on great leaders. Leadership conflict consensus decision-making LDRLB Podcast roberto MORE
However, is this consensus a fair one? It isn’t uncommon for the human resources department to be viewed as one having little impact on a company’s profitability, finances, or sales. After giving it some thought, which department in the business is responsible for the talent driving the finance and sales sectors? Developing Your Business Infrastructure […]. MORE
Forge a consensus regarding our organization’s working definition of leadership. T HE NUMBER ONE REASON most companies do not have a leadership culture is their current leadership, writes Mark Miller in Leaders Made Here. MORE
Consensus Related Topics Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
MARCH 11, 2015
Some people believe that in a collaborative environment, consensus is the best. Pushing for consensus when it’s not needed actually makes collaboration more difficult. → Read More: Situational Team Decision-Making: Collaboration Does Not Require Consensus.
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Posted in Change Management Team Dynamics [link] Building consensus is key in the democratic process. Change Management Team Dynamics consensus Leadership Management people managementWhen you have a vote you “have a say” in the outcome.
Great Leadership By Dan
JULY 30, 2014
Consensus building is hard work for a leader – it takes a willingness to “roll the dice” and be open to any alternative. Read my recent post over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out how to involve others in a consensus decision and not have it go around in circles forever. consensus decision making facilitation meetings Big egos need to be set aside.
Great Leadership By Dan
JULY 16, 2015
Consensus Do discussions end with members proactively summarizing options, making recommendations, and end with a clear, mutual, firm decision or action being made? If consensus is not being reached, do all members engage in the discussion to reach consensus quickly?
Leading in Context
AUGUST 31, 2011
As we struggle day-to-day with what ethics means in business, groups of concerned leaders around the world are studying common ethical values that could clarify ethical behavior and unite us in a common global code of ethics. There are resources readily available that present ethical values in a global context and provide guidance for ethical corporate behavior.
Kevin Eikenberry
JULY 6, 2014
Leadership & Supervisory Skills Personal & Professional Development 12 Angry Men consensus team development I’m going to do something a bit different here this week. Typically in this space and time I recommend a traditional learning resource to you – a book, teleseminar, workshop or perhaps a website. Today I am going to recommend a movie and give you a few thoughts about how to watch it for more […].
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 17, 2014
Leadership & Supervisory Skills Personal & Professional Development 12 Angry Men consensus team development A few weeks ago I recommended a movie not because I am a movie critic, but because it could be used to learn and reflect from in our role as a leader. Check out that recommendation for 12 Angry Men here.) This week, in light of the recent death of Robin Williams, I have decided […].
Strategy Driven
JULY 10, 2014
One of the first things they must do is assemble the complete Buying Decision Team to garner the consensus necessary for change. Studies from the CEB show that a Buying Decision Team includes approximately 6 decision makers and untold influencers who must achieve consensus before considering how to resolve their problem, whether it’s a purchase or another fix. We are not facilitating consensus as it’s unique and systemic.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 24, 2013
Author Book Notes Leading Managing Power Taking others higher Teams consensus decision Culture flat organizations Leadership Development Management Organizational Development zero sum games Two groups don’t have power to make the same decision, at the same time, in the same way. Power to decide is an either/or proposition. Empowerment is smoke and mirrors until management loses power.
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 24, 2013
" A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." -- Martin Luther King Jr. Management Leadership Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management General Management Skills Leadership Quotes
LDRLB
JUNE 28, 2013
In this interview, we discuss how great leaders balance consensus and conflict in making the best decisions, and how history sometimes precedes the research on great leaders. Leadership conflict consensus decision-making LDRLB Podcast roberto
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 3, 2014
Ineffective teams don’t know how to make consensus decisions. Margaret Thatcher complained of consensus: “To me, consensus seems to be the process of abandoning all beliefs,… Continue reading → Decisions Teams Communication Leadership Development organizational success Can we please make a decision and move on?
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 12, 2010
Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. And as odd as it may sound, one of the greatest impediments to building productive teams is practicing management by consensus. Consensus isn’t the goal. That's consensus.
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 22, 2013
Why Great Leaders Don’t Take Yes for an Answer: Managing for Conflict and Consensus Michael A. Roberto One of the most important attributes of a great leader organizational judgment Princeton University the Great Man theory of decision making Tom Davenport Why Great Leaders Don''t Take Yes for an Answer: Managing for Conflict and Consensus
Leadership Freak
MARCH 16, 2016
Peter Drucker said, “If you have quick consensus on an important matter, don’t make the decision.” Weak leaders silence dissent; wise invite it. All important decisions are made better by constructive dissent. Leaders with authority and power are responsible to invite, explore, honor, and reward constructive dissent. 10 ways to make better decisions with constructive dissent: … … Continue reading → Decisions
Chris Brady
JANUARY 15, 2013
In life, we have an admirable tendency to conform, to seek harmony, and to build consensus. This is commendable, as we certainly don't want to intentionally cause conflict and wreak havoc. However, [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
While sometimes people disagree about implementation, there is a strong consensus among scholars and research organizations that today's leadership requires broad, high level thinking. By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership competence is an issue that is gaining attention. Expectations of "good leadership" are increasing and leaders and organizations are scrambling to keep up.
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” ” Martin Luther King, Jr. Can you hear me now? Verizon introduced this phrase in their marketing campaign to emphasize the surety of their cell phone products because consumers want to trust the connection, to communicate a timely and clear [.]. Leadership Development Communication leadershiip Trust
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 8, 2017
“I need to make this decision, but I would love your input” or “We’re going to decide by consensus” or “After 30 minutes of discussion, we’re going to take a vote.” “This is so stupid–they asked for my opinion and then ignored it.
leaderCommunicator
MARCH 14, 2016
Also, drive consensus but encourage individual points of view. It’s a paradox that every leader faces: Create teams that work well together but embrace conflict. Discomfort is emotional. Feelings can be complex and multi-layered.
Linked 2 Leadership
MARCH 9, 2016
However, is this consensus a fair one? It isn’t uncommon for the human resources department to be viewed as one having little impact on a company’s profitability, finances, or sales. After giving it some thought, which department in the business is responsible for the talent driving the finance and sales sectors? Developing Your Business Infrastructure […].
QAspire
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Meetings, unending email threads, too much focus on consensus building, siloed thinking and lack of experimentation are some of the biggest wastes in an organization.
QAspire
APRIL 14, 2016
Any change in a positive direction means channeling collective energy of people, overcoming resistance, building consensus and involving others – none of which is possible without some leadership. There is no real leadership without change.
Ron Edmondson
APRIL 14, 2016
Rather than build consensus, I pretend to enjoy the ride. Leadership is easy. Seriously. All these years I’ve tried to complicate things. It’s really more simple than I imagined. Once I discovered how easy leadership could be – my life even began to rhyme more.
Linked 2 Leadership
JULY 28, 2011
Regardless of source, it seems there’s a consensus that makes most everyone’s cut. No matter what you read on the subject of leadership, the question of what qualities a leader should have usually comes up. So, here are eight key qualities – in alphabetical order – that good leaders should possess (or develop), and utilize: [.]. Leadership Lessons Learned Organizational Health Practical Steps to Influence Professional Development business leadership Management
First Friday Book Synopsis
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Indeed, it’s striking how little consensus exists about the direction of change in our world and what threats we need to anticipate as a result—let alone how to deal with them. …advocates of each can marshal a set of facts and evidence to make their own plausible and thought-provoking case. Moisés Naím, The End of […]. Randy''s blog entries
Leading Blog
MARCH 20, 2017
Forge a consensus regarding our organization’s working definition of leadership. T HE NUMBER ONE REASON most companies do not have a leadership culture is their current leadership, writes Mark Miller in Leaders Made Here.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Consensus is the path to average. Mediocrity is the result of peace and harmony. Rather than resolving conflict, invite it. Lousy leaders and weak organizations pursue peace at all costs. The heat of tension, tests, clarifies, refines, and strengthens teams and ideas. Teams without tensions have weak players. One person runs the show. Everyone else […].
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 7, 2015
” They reached quick consensus: responsiveness, self-sufficiency, creativity, and candor topped the list (with a beautiful argument about the pros and cons of compliance).
Lead Change Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2016
We need the right balance between authority vs. autonomy, consensus vs. direct decision-making, and friendly vs. firm. Leading today isn’t easy. Changes abound. We work virtually. We work globally. Our hierarchies are flatter. Our environments are more collaborative.
Linked 2 Leadership
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
Indian politicians have been battling one another as to how to reverse the country’s declining economy, but no consensus […]. There’s an interesting dynamic taking place in India right now. It’s a lesson about creating political change, but it also offers a great insight into how to be more effective as a leader and/or a marketer.
Strategy Driven
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Have they reached consensus? You spend too much time chasing folks who fit a profile but will never buy; you can’t recognize a real buyer because you’re only listening for ‘need’ and forgetting the work they must do to prepare for, decide upon, and get consensus for, a purchase.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
A consensus of the largest percentage of people? In an organization the unwritten rules are just as, if not more, important than the written rules. I wrote about this idea HERE.
RapidStart Leadership
MAY 25, 2017
The friction of ideas and concepts rubbing against each other can produce a spark of creativity that you can’t get in a consensus environment. I’m not paying you to agree with me. I’m paying you to think. That’s Colin Powell’s approach to leadership.
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 19, 2013
Bob''s blog entries A brilliant response to the “enduring questions of responsible leadership” in the market-driven world in which we live and work Albert Einstein “crucibles” that all leaders encounter but from which not all of them emerge stronger and wiser “the burden of leadership” “burden of freedom” Bob Thomas Consensus Values and Core Values Harvard Business Review Press Joseph L. The Good Struggle: Responsible Leadership in an Unforgiving World Joseph L.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Of course, you need to be persuasive, so you can bring others around and create consensus. Herb Greenberg, who lost his sight at age 10, developed a test to help companies assess potential employees’ abilities. He leveraged that into the global management-consulting firm, Caliper, in 1961. From What You Aren't Seeing : The Inspiring Story of Herb Greenberg we have the following lessons: Leading starts with being clear about what you are willing to accept and what you need to fight for.
Linked 2 Leadership
FEBRUARY 20, 2011
Conflict Management Leading Change Professional Development Team Building Leadership ambiguity consensus context analysis leadership polarity project strategic initiative Strategic management Strategy implementationWhen a person “fights with” ambiguity, does that means that they are on the same side, the opposing side, or that ambiguity is a tool for fighting? But of course… all of these meanings are possible… Both or Neither am·bi·gu·i·ty noun ?am-b?-?gyü-?-t? am-b?-?gyü-?-t?
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
MARCH 12, 2012
Decision by consensus. One of the most effective but also time-consuming methods of team decision-making is to seek consensus. Consensus is where every member of the team can say, “I believe everyone understands my initial point of view.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 8, 2012
Building consensus, supporting staff, sharing credit, and leading [.]. I asked the “Freaks” that follow my Facebook page, “What are women leaders better at than men?” Knowing when there is no value in fighting. Understanding when someone just has a crummy day. Understanding the pressures that other women leaders face. Organization and multitasking. Compassion. Empathy. Tenderness.
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Without: * real collaboration * gathering data from the best set of sources * consensus and buy-in procedures in place * understanding the full impact from a proposed decision * front-loading for change management (to avoid failed implementations).
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