Tag: Transformation
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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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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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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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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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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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What does “agile” even mean?
We throw the word “agile” around a lot. I thought it might be a good idea to get back to the basics, so we can move forward with a shared understanding on it really means. Let’s start with the word agile. (Can we all agree that dictonary.com is a good source of pure definition? Good!)…
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Next steps on the journey…
If y’all have been paying attention, I often refer to our transformations, or any change really, as a journey. I like that word because it involves the idea of something that takes time and is full of possibilities. Something that could be exciting and full of adventure. It’s a little bit mysterious because of the…
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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…