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Why Consensus Kills Team Building | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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. In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality.

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Thank You for Being Late

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The three largest forces on the planet—technology, globalization, and climate change—are all accelerating at once. ☙ It is so easy to forget that many, many people in America don’t have a professional network, an alumni network, two parents, or in some cases anyone around them with a job, to consult about how to get one.

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Leading in a World of Change: Lessons from Downton Abbey

Great Leadership By Dan

Part of the attraction for me is the weekly escape to an unfamiliar world – a time, a place and a culture that seem light-years away from the daily challenges I face consulting with businesses on leadership issues. Don’t try to resist technology in the workplace. The business models of the past are transforming at a breathtaking pace.

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The I in Team

Leading Blog

David Whitaker, one of Britain’s most distinguished coaches wrote in The Spirit of Teams , “If you want an exceptional team, keep your eye on the individual … Teams thrive on individual choice and commitment … the most powerful teams are made up of individuals who have chosen to work as a team.” But they do perform.

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Marketing Success | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Managing Outside Vendors : Remember that consultants work for you, and that the decisions should be made by you and not the vendor. Good consultants build consensus and unify management focus, they do not splinter opinion. with the only outcomes being failed initiatives and splintered management teams. Thanks for sharing Tom.

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Five Ways that Coaching Can Help During Times of Divisiveness, Hate, and Violence

Great Leadership By Dan

Coaching is the process of asking powerful questions, listening, and sharing insights so that people gain clarify and move forward to solve problems. However, for leaders and coaches who understand the power of coaching, we can make a difference – even a small one – in these very challenging times.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Thinking in terms of “ my way &# is right and therefore “ other ways &# are wrong is the basis for polarizing any relationship, which quickly results in converting discussions into power struggles. Never be swayed by consensus that calls you to compromise your values, rather be guided by doing the right thing.

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