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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

His goal was not to make Microsoft the most innovative company but the most successful in its field. Of course, part of that entailed reestablishing the company’s reputation for cutting-edge technology. Innovation had become the goal, and that wasn’t enough. Doesn’t micromanaging and process smother creativity?

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Tell Them How to Turn on The Radio

Lead Change Blog

Most users are doing remarkably well in using the new technology in their daily work; however, as is the case with any large-scale change or training initiative, some are still struggling to gain competence with basic tasks. Coaching is not a match for a team member who has little to no competence on the goal or task.

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What Is Job Autonomy and Why Does It Matter?

HR Digest

The goal is for workers and employers to have equal power over their decisions and the impact those decisions have on their lives. When people have autonomy over their jobs, they can make decisions about how best to spend their time and accomplish specific goals without having to depend on someone else’s input.

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Why Most Change Programs and Improvement Initiatives Fail

The Practical Leader

Priority Overload Less effective managers (often micromanagers) confuse motion with direction and “busywork” activity and meaningful results. I later discovered they had a list of 37 urgent goals and objectives. The Top Five Failure Factors 1. Okay…but how much of it really mattered?

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Smart Business is Business Redefined

Leading Blog

At the peak, Alibaba’s technology platforms processed 325,000 orders and 256,000 payments every second. Singles Day is a technological marvel. The technology and business model Ming Zeng, the chairman of the Academic Council of the Alibaba Group, describes in Smart Business: What Alibaba’s Success Reveals About the Future of Strategy.

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How to Manage Those Who Are Struggling to Perform Remotely

Lead from Within

The goal is to create communication that is a dialogue built on trust, not a one-sided monologue. It could be that processes are too cumbersome, technology is breaking down, or they aren’t getting the information they need. Resist the temptation to tell them what to do; don’t be overly prescriptive or micromanage.

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Leadership Insights for Moving from Burnout to Breakthrough

Great Leadership By Dan

Then, step back to ask team members where these expectations are unrealistic or need to be broken down into smaller achievable goals. Beware of micromanaging. Provide ongoing virtual training in resiliency skills, mindfulness, communication and technology (if the latter is needed). Are resources needed? Avoid email diarrhea.