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shorts.11 | Goal-Setting and Group Performance

LDRLB

Some fascinating new research on the effect of goal setting on group performance was recently published in the Journal of Applied Psychology (full citation below). The authors conducted a meta-analysis of 131 previously published studies on goal setting. Setting specific difficult goals has the best effect on group performance.

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From Words to Worth: Navigating the True North of Organizational Values

Mike Cardus

Work-culture research studies, including the comprehensive research by Guiso, L., Sapienza, P., & Zingales, L. link] Guiso, L., Sapienza, P., & Zingales, L. The integrity and trust within work-culture is a term and theory that seems to be here to stay. 2017, November 19). Mikecardus.com.

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Blueprints Aren’t Just For Buildings

Lead Change Blog

Goal-setting is vital. Research into the effectiveness of goal-setting gained momentum in the 1960s. Then researcher Edwin Locke* reviewed over one hundred studies performed and found an extremely strong statistical correlation between goal-setting and performance. Pick a specific time frame—goals thrive on specificity.

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Leadership That Gets Results

Great Leadership By Dan

P eople aren''t wondering if they are going to be fired. L et them know what the board of directors is saying. L et them kno w about your financial goals. P rior to becomi ng a CE O myself, the title of chief executive officer hel d some form of mystical power. A nd when trust exists, busines s accelerates.

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Become a Brand Renegade

Leading Blog

We prioritized how to move the industry forward as a more mainstream, P&L-focused business. Our end goal was to hire not only the artist and body piercer with the most talent but someone who understood and could adapt to our company culture. We didn’t care that “it’s never been done before.”

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What we need in incubators

Women on Business

The goal is admirable, small businesses stimulate economies and create more jobs. How do we interpret P &L L’s and why are they important? But there is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction amongst small business, what do we really need from business incubators? What should we look for in a vendor agreement?

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shorts.009 | Servant Leadership and Team Performance

LDRLB

Now a study from the Journal of Applied Psychology shows how servant leadership affects team potency and ultimately team performance through the goal setting process. Team potency , defined as shared confidence in the team’s general capabilities (p. Team members self-reported on servant leadership, goal clarity, and process clarity.

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