Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 3, 2021

Is that project still realistic with all this uncertainty? Leading Through Uncertainty. No matter how much uncertainty you face, there are still facts you do know, outcomes you know you want to achieve – even if they are short-term, crisis response activities. But you don’t. What if we reorganize… again?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Barriers can be physical (a person, situation or thing blocking success), financial (insufficient funding of key projects or a misallocation of scarce resources) or informational (antiquated training, outdated ideas or flawed analysis inhibiting success). Widespread uncertainty marks a failure of leadership.

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Part of this is assessing levels of uncertainty. The other part is making decisions that can give you the best chance of succeeding despite uncertainty. He reduced uncertainty for his employees and partners by making a firm decision. Uncertainty can only be reduced by committed decisions and actions. Only time will tell.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 13, 2019

This has been one of the best decisions throughout my time at Brown because it gave me permission and room to be okay with uncertainty, be okay with taking risks, and be okay with using my imagination. Quickly, Deb convinced my perfectionist-self to take this class pass/fail -- and NOT just because it was my senior spring.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 4, 2013

In general, a project is defined as an activity or endeavor that has a definite start and end date, and is done to achieve certain goals or objectives. The common stages of a project include Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Completion. Below are more useful tips on how to manage a project effectively.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Organizational capability to develop and continually strengthen a change management muscle is required for success in a world characterized by uncertainty. Here are a few examples to consider for data capture, including change management and project management factors. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Adherence to project plan.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 26, 2020

Editor’s note: The article below encapsulates a sponsored research project titled, Innovation for a New Era, conducted by Patrick Deren, Matthew Grant and myself, that was completed prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 11, 2023

The researchers tested whether improv training could help people to better deal with uncertainty and reduce the social anxiety they feel towards it. They highlight that previous studies have shown that cognitive behavior therapy can be effective in reducing our intolerance of uncertainty.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 18, 2022

A few conversation starters: This project exceeded our customer’s expectations. Or you could host a post-project celebration. . With all the uncertainty and change in the world, it’s easy for your team to get overwhelmed with all there is to do, and whether it’s still the right thing. What would you add?

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 12, 2022

Seers, prophets, and fortune-tellers of all sorts have responded to — and preyed upon — our primal desire to reduce the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Most forecasters project a glass half full or half empty extrapolation of today’s best or worst trends. Forecasting Folly: Predictions Can be Dangerous.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 18, 2022

Part of the success of projects such as the Good Judgment Project is that the best participants would often hedge their predictions in terms of probabilities. The research suggests that the way innovation projects are pitched has a significant impact on the projects that are accepted. Framing the idea.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2022

The uncertainty. You think… “Our project is already three weeks behind. Avoid This Mistake When Giving Your Boss Bad News. You’ve got to give your boss bad news. But the timing isn’t great–for you or for them. The restructure. The promotion that’s right around the corner.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Different from experiments that “reveal immediate internal features of a complex system, scenarios explore where the internal organization meets the external environment, where uncertainties lurk beyond anyone’s control.”. Start a Cathedral Project. Cathedral projects are unpredictable from the beginning. Fourth, think beyond.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There are five reasons that large projects fail. Wrong projects are ones that defy conventional business rationale, creating outputs that either few people want, that add little to no real value, or that undershoot the desired benefits because they are so difficult to achieve.

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Lead from Within

MAY 10, 2022

Generally they’re coping tools, triggered by uncertainty and the need to feel that we’re in control during challenging times. Leading with projection. Projection is a common coping tool people use when they’re anxious or feeling that they’re in over their head. These are sure signs that you’re leading with projection.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 17, 2019

Machiavelli aptly described the uncertainty inherent in proposing any kind of change in The Prince , and the fear of rejection and loss of face is indeed considerable. If people are afraid to put themselves forward for fear of seeming needy or being rejected, then many great projects, partnerships, and endeavours will never occur.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 21, 2022

Particularly during times of uncertainty and change, one of the easiest ways to know what’s really going on is to (1) get clarity about what you don’t know and (2) ask your team some courageous questions. If we could do one thing differently next time to help this project (or person) succeed , what would that be?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

The significant increases in employee engagement have been partially eroded due to global anxiety and rapid technological advances creating uncertainty about job losses, although Africa’s engagement levels continue to rise. Progress in employee engagement has stalled or is rolling backwards.

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Leading Blog

JULY 31, 2020

Radical Uncertainty: Why Your Projects Fall Flat and What to Do About It by @MarkDMcKinney. From inside the hallowed walls of Fenway Park, @skennedysox shares with @sydfinkelstein how a mediocre baseball player from the South End of Boston who dreamt about playing for the Red Sox instead became their President and CEO.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

A new leadership style has begun to emerge, one that reflects the uncertainty and chaos of our pandemic era. Then you begin exploring the unknown by considering all the ways those forces interact and projecting a range of possible future conditions. Leading from unknown to unknown.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Approach the project as an experiment. We need to be comfortable with uncertainty. “To Whereas many people cannot stand the fuzziness of uncertainty, leaders of innovation and transformation frequently demonstrate negative capabilities. There is a brief discussion of the need for negative capability.

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 8, 2019

Seers, prophets, and fortune-tellers of all sorts have responded to — and preyed upon — the primal desire we have to reduce the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Most forecasters project a glass half full or half empty extrapolation of today’s best or worst trends.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

If you’re exploring a new market to enter, data can provide you with potential projections about sales and give you an idea of the type of customers within this market. As you lead through uncertainty, think about how your team adjusts to last-minute changes and what kind of map you’re using. And that’s all you actually need!

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Sales Wolf Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2010

 Enjoy!   The Resource:    The Happiness Project What it is:   The Happiness Project began in March of 2006 when Gretchen Rubin embarked upon a personal journey to find greater happiness in her life and decided to share that journey with others via her blog and eventually a best-selling book.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

A negative leadership mindset is rooted in self-doubt, uncertainty, and lack of inquiry. Personal Skills: Executive presence, communication, and public speaking, project management, and time management. A positive one, on the other hand, based on a realistic view of yourself, your potential, and how you view [the] potential of others.”

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

C OVID-19 reminds us that we live in a world full of uncertainty—and this will continue well beyond the pandemic. A Gallup study of the American workforce found that 42 percent of Millennials would switch to a job that allows them to work independently on a project of their choosing, and 63 percent to a job that allows them flexible hours.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

And yet, when you’re neck deep in urgent deadlines, fast pivots, and navigating uncertainty and change, it’s easy to postpone those vital conversations to “someday when we have more time.” And, they master the art of post-project celebrations. . And they enjoy and celebrate their success.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Transparent, coherent communication tactics are the antidote to uncertainty and apprehension, paving the way for endorsement and commitment. Initiatives like team-building exercises and cooperative projects can further cement the shift towards a more inclusive, open culture.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 6, 2014

His last best-selling book, “ Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt Into Fuel For Brilliance” was named the top personal development book in 2011 by 800-CEO-READ. He is one of those unique people on the planet that can be dynamic, thoughtful, challenging, zen, and mind-blowing all in one short conversation.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 24, 2023

Against novelty The researchers explain that there has long been a concern that reviewers and journals leaned more toward conservative research findings, which inevitably discourages researchers from pursuing novel and innovative projects.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And with the variety of cloud-based project management tools available, you may be able to get even more out of hybrid or remote workers than those sitting in the office. Use a Project or Merit-Based Compensation Structure. You can eliminate uncertainty around this question by using a project-based compensation system.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 19, 2023

The Lives on Hold, Our Stories Told project aims to tell the story of these young people. The uncertainty that was caused by the excessive delays also had a significant impact on the mental well-being of the young people.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We’re changing jobs more than ever and pursuing multiple careers and projects simultaneously. A learned practice that ebbs and flows being fluid is a sign of strength in times of uncertainty. Integrating: Give life to a myriad of projects that we are valued for, and that fuel our inner working lives. Discerning: Time is finite.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 2, 2019

The old business trope posits that no plan survives contact with the enemy, and so most goals should have sufficient flex built into them to reflect the uncertainty inherent in them. New research from the University of Michigan highlights how accepting this uncertainty can result in more successful outcomes for the project.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 19, 2023

Look for people on your team (including support team members like HR, Finance, and project managers) who really understand what you’re doing. Know You Are Not Alone: Find the Others When leading through change, find others who also believe in the change as fast as you can. And, get them involved in the process of rallying your team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 11, 2014

Either way, you’re in a new job or staring at a new project and don’t have the slightest clue where to start. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning career moves confidence humilty new job Trust uncertainty' Perhaps you convinced them you were ready, or maybe someone convinced you. A Story of Not Knowing.

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Overconfidence: The Illusion of Certainty The Trap: Executives often overestimate their knowledge and predictive abilities, overlooking potential uncertainties and risks. In Practice: A CFO might confidently project revenue figures while neglecting market uncertainties and potential disruptions.

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