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Leadership Lessons in Southwest Airline’s Fall From Grace

Modern Servant Leader

Because Southwest Airlines seems to have the worst, most outdated operating technology in the industry. In their case, the desire to remain profitable every year was a short-term gain leadership chose over the long-term benefits of upgrading their technology. Invest in Technology. This was the main root of their problem.

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Leadership Lessons in Southwest Airline’s Fall From Grace

Modern Servant Leader

Underinvestment in Technology This was the main root of their problem. Because Southwest Airlines seems to have the worst, most outdated operating technology in the industry. In their case, the desire to remain profitable every year was a short-term gain leadership chose over the long-term benefits of upgrading their technology.

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Could Your Next CEO Come from Any Department?

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Do you value operations, maintenance, customer service , engineering, information technology , sales , finance, marketing , accounting – all departments, equally? Therefore, your organization is best served by looking across the entire company for future leaders.

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How to Create a Priorities Map

Modern Servant Leader

For example, Accounting, Finance and Information Technology teams. By taking the time to map out these priorities you create a constructive perspective of the realities in your operating relationship. In business, this will typically include employees, customers and investors. Establish Weighted Connectors for Priorities.

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