Tag: change
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Is your chain of command killing your teams problem solving skills?
tldr; When managers get involved in resolving differences of perspective or opinion, rather than challenge their teams to work together to solve problems – they engage in a game of professional “telephone” that drains efficiency and kills engagement. The reliance on management kills efficiency, builds silos, and prevents team growth. Leaders should stop being “problem…
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We’ve Always Done It That Way…
We’ve Always Done It That Way… I heard that phrase this week…. “We’ve always done it that way.” It was interesting, in an academic way, to observe the group I was with in the aftermath of those words. I could actually see the body language of people change; people looking off screen, slumped shoulders, leaning…
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A Transformation by any other name.
I’ve often wondered if one of the reasons transformations fail to meet expectations, is because so many organizations misuse the word “transformation.” Let’s start with a couple of simple definitions. trans·for·ma·tion /ˌtran(t)sfərˈmāSH(ə)n/ noun a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. trans·form /tran(t)sˈfôrm/ verb make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance,…
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Unchanging principles in changing times
I received a “leadership quote of the day” calendar over the holidays – today’s quote from the late Jimmy Carter seems to hit just right. In an ever-evolving work landscape, what matters are the values and principles that drive the way we work together to create valuable things for customers and stakeholders. The Agile Manifesto…
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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…
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I report to…
I hear those words a lot. “Hi! My name is … I report to …” I may have missed the part of orientation that taught us that standard introduction. It’s what we say when we meet someone new, or start working with a new team. Sometimes to me it feels like a security blanket of…
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Change is hard…
I’m not going to lie – I woke up this morning feeling a little depressed and worn thin. North Carolina is on day 23 of our “Stay at Home” order – with other places being “cooped up” even longer. While like everyone, my family has been making the best out of the situation. Unlike untold…
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No time like the present to BE agile!
Before I say anything else – I sincerely hope that all of you, your families and friends are all healthy and safe. I know that this is a trying time for folks for a lot of different reasons, and I’m going to repeat one of my most overused phrases – we all win together. That…