Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2018

Then, use the second key: powerful generative questions. 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. Then ask powerful questions that generate a pathway into a future that is co-created! Here’s an example.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 1, 2024

“The 85/15 Rule” emerged from decades of root cause analysis of service/quality breakdowns. This showed that roughly 85% of the time the failure is caused by the system, processes, structure, or practices of the organization. Allowing opinions, power, and politics to override hard data.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 6, 2024

The most powerful and accurate feedback is a well-designed 360 assessment process with strengths-based coaching. Do performance reviews strengthen, stunt, or stall development and personal growth? “The 85/15 Rule” emerged from decades of root cause analysis on service/quality breakdowns.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Fortunately managers, aided by a senior data scientist engaged for a few hours a week, can introduce five powerful “tools” that will help their existing teams start to use analytics more powerfully to solve important business problems. Over time, seek to make root cause analysis your standard for all important issues.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 15, 2012

Powerful processes: Eliminate drama. Effective and efficient processes create platforms that enable, enhance, and evaluate both individual and organizational performance. What’s your systematic process for achieving breakthroughs, living transparently, and solving problems, for example? Prevent distractions. Focus talent.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 15, 2012

Powerful processes: Eliminate drama. Effective and efficient processes create platforms that enable, enhance, and evaluate both individual and organizational performance. What’s your systematic process for achieving breakthroughs, living transparently, or solving problems? Prevent distractions. Focus talent. Instill confidence.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

According to the International Labour Organization, workers in developed and developing countries are facing increasing strain at work. Researchers at the University of Buffalo found that stressors, big and small, help us develop the skills to face other taxing or stressful circumstances in the future. bettmann/Getty Images.

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