The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP
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Are You Thinking ‘Whole Organization’ or Just ‘My Department’?
As a manager, how many times have you made a decision, initiated a project, or took hold of a problem no one else has tackled yet? Now, how many times have you been criticized by others when you did that?
Specifically = Every Manager’s Favorite Word
It is THE word every manager/leader should become incredibly comfortable using. It is really a simple word; however, most don’t use it for maximum impact. We don’t use it as we could and should, because we don’t appreciate it as a critical aid in coaching and supporting our team members in such things as problem identification, process analysis, individual performance, and accountability.
Who’s Got the Power?
Michael Segalla shares great insights into who really has power within an organization. In the May 2010 issue of Harvard Business Review (Find the Real Power in Your Organization), he shares his intriguing, visual mapping tool to determine where the true seats of power reside in an organization -- AND -- what to do about them.
Have You Cleaned Your Business Lately?
When was the last time you cleaned out your car, a closet, or a desk drawer? Why did you clean it? If you're like me, it was probably because when you used it last, you saw something funky on the floorboard, saw some clothes getting smashed in your closet, or you couldn't find something in your desk drawer.
Your Values Statement Serves as Your House Rules
We have all seen values statements hanging on the walls of various organizations. They're usually nicely framed and tastefully hung for all who pass by to see. However, other than knowing the executive team developed them as part of a strategic planning effort, most of us who walk by our own organization's values statement rarely understand its purpose - other than serving as a nice piece of artwork.
A Mission Statement Clarifies Why You Exist
Unlike the vision statement, which creates a clear picture of what we want to accomplish or become, the mission statement, clarifies what we do as an organization; why we exist; what purpose we serve. That's its job.
Work Your Plan – How to Manage Your Business Plan
In a recent blog post (10 Reasons to Update Your Business Plan - Why, When & How), we outlined why and when to update your business plan, in this post we'll talk about how to update and manage it.
What Are Some ‘Leaders’ Thinking?