Giving feedback is one of the things I get asked most about. There is no doubt that it is not an easy task. Feedback can also be problematic for those receiving it. For example, have you ever received feedback that left you puzzled or unsure of its true intent? Perhaps you were told, “Fantastic job! […]
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Organisational change can be messy, as anyone who has been through it will tell you. It is therefore not surprising to hear that 70% of change initiatives fail to achieve their goals. This statistic is cited by John Kotter, an international authority in leadership and change, as well as McKinsey, a leading management consulting firm.
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How effectively are you setting and communicating goals for your company or team? While you may believe you’re very effective, those under you may not agree. Only 16% of employees said their company is good at setting and communicating work goals. And only 26% understood how their work contributed to the company’s goals. Ultimately, these
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How comfortable are you with conflict at work? Is it possible that disagreements could be a good thing, or are you always looking for ways to avoid them? A new leader had just joined my company. A few days into her new job, she asked me for advice on handling a particular issue: “I shared
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As you progress in your leadership journey, some of your preconceived and untested assumptions may prove incorrect. The key to avoiding some of the pitfalls that arise from naivety and inexperience is to question what you don’t know. This is what I wish I’d known as I started my leadership journey.
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Going back to the drawing board can be challenging even for the most seasoned leader. Walking away from something you and your team are deeply invested in can be painful. There is often an unpleasant or disruptive aspect to it. However, this is precisely the moment to recognise the act of letting go as a legitimate business strategy.
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Achieving true alignment is a complex, ongoing and challenging process. Even so, it’s not impossible, and clear objectives can help set the team on the right path.
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What can leaders do to address the accountability challenge? For starters, they should ask themselves whether the fundamental conditions are in place to cultivate and sustain a culture of accountability. Leaders should consider these seven questions.
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Chronic overuse may have turned the words “purpose” and “trust” into little more than generic buzzwords or abstractions in corporate environments; however, leaders can’t afford to take them for granted. Shared purpose and trust are the cornerstones of successful teams.
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