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Two Keys for Today’s Leaders

Lead Change Blog

Leaders, anxious to do something about it, began a root cause analysis and did surveys to clarify the extent of the problem and solicit solutions. A curious consultant asked, “What do you want?” A curious consultant asked, “What do you want?” The consultant pushed forward, “Okay. Asking the Right Questions.

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What if the Miracle Question Worked with Corporate Teams?

Mike Cardus

Finding ‘What Works’ with Solution-Focused Consulting and Training is a quick walk on a long path. The team and I had spent 3 days working through root-cause analysis and struggling to determine what was causing a certain screw to vibrate lose during flight. With yourself? michael cardus is create-learning.

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“Nailed it.” A lesson in overcoming project complexity

Deming Institute

Having been a consultant/leader with a Big 4 firm, my project experience is extensive and varied. When we do this, we can study it and understand how it performs, and develop and test theories on how we can improve it. If you’re wondering, yes, governance (or the team’s lack of clarity with respect to governance) was a root cause.

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Applying a Model for Small Business Continual Improvement

Deming Institute

The SME deck is to be developed in two months, with weekly two hours meetings, on-line or face to face depending on the location of my clients. Root cause analysis. 4) Develop an org chart to assign responsibilities and communicate it to everyone. How to apply the model. Leadership. 8) Drive out fear.

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