Category: Blog
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Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?
I was recently asked by someone I met, “Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?”My response was quick – “While a coach sometimes trains on new skills or knowledge, they also facilitate, mentor and challenge teams to improve the way they work.”Looking back, I would grade myself a “C-” on that answer. I WISH…
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You see what you believe…
The way an organization operates is a reflection on the beliefs and values of the leader. If you want to improve the way your organization creates value, start with taking a hard look at yourself. The best-laid change management plan will help you move boxes around your org chart, but making meaningful improvements within an…
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There are no shortcuts!
There are no shortcuts to transformational improvements – but starting with small changes today can lead to big results in the future! Long term, meaningful improvements come from small, thoughtful experiments today. ✔️ Remind yourself – what’s your long term goal?✔️ Ask yourself – what’s one small thing I can accomplish today to bring that…
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Three Simple Steps To Transformational Change
I remember early in my career; I fell into these “three simple steps” traps. I was always looking for a quick way to get big improvements… and I took the advice to heart. I would religiously follow those three simple steps, only to find that my teams weren’t getting better results, or working together any…
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People will never forget
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”-Maya AngelouWhat ONE THING will you do to make someone feel seen / heard / listened to / understood / valued / good today?
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Getting meaningfull improvements needs more than a paint brush
Painting a new process overtop of the same organizational structure will not result in the meaningful improvements you’re hoping for. Successful transformation leaders reorganize their people to improve effectiveness, efficiency and engagement. Just look at the data!· McKinsey found that organizations that adopted cross-functional, agile teams were able to improve decision-making speed by as much as 40%, compared…
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Be yourself
For anyone who needs to hear it today – “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Ralph Waldo EmersonEmerson is on to something. Is it possible to spend so much time trying to meet the expectations of others that you forget the…
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Transformation required rethinking the organization
Painting your current organization with a “new” framework doesn’t address the challenges in the structure. Installing a new framework without rethinking team composition won’t get you far! Recreating teams to be cross-functional and focused on a common outcome is the first step to truly unleashing your organization’s potential.Agile Transformations without Organizational Re-design misses the mark…
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You can’t just “wish” a team ot be productive!
To unleash your people’s full potential, it’s essential to eliminate barriers that hinder collaboration. Form cross-functional teams. Set challenging shared objectives. Equip them with the necessary data and tools. You have now paved the way for their growth and success. Collaboration and empowerment are the cornerstones of a thriving team environment.
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The world as we have created it…
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” – Albert Einstein Leaders have worked hard to make their organization how it is today. It’s a reflection of how they lead and what they believe. Is it any wonder that it’s so hard…