Bridging Executive Team Conflict
One of my clients was entering a strategic planning process with a dysfunctional executive team. The team was stuck over how to plan for the future. The lack of harmony […]
Using Checklists and Statistics to Get in Sync With Reality
I was recently struck by my seeming lack of perspective on global developments while reading Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World–And Why Things Are Better Than You Think. […]
The Role of Mindsets in Leadership Development
Leadership development historically has two basic approaches: focusing on personal development and targeting an individual’s job skills. These were enough in a relatively stable environment. However, in a dynamic and […]
Expanding Perceptions and Consensus for Change
Today, one of the most valuable talents is the ability to grasp fluid circumstances and gain agreement for a change initiative. While there is an imperative to change, change creates […]
Situational Triage: Judging Current Conditions
The TV series M.A.S.H. was not just a funny comedy; it also depicted advancements in field medicine including the practice of triage. As the helicopters and trucks arrived with the […]
Brilliant Or Blunder- Key Mindsets For Leaders
Eileen Bild had an opportunity to interview Dr. Mary Lippitt, an award-winning author of “Brilliant or Blunder 6 Ways Leaders Navigate Uncertainty, Opportunity and Complexity,” and founder of Enterprise Management […]
Critical and Strategic Thinking Builds Agility
Leaders say they want to boost creativity, critical thinking and agility to improve performance and manage change. Research studies confirm the accuracy of those statements. Who wouldn’t want their staff […]
Thinking Strategically, Thinking Critically
Have we lost our ability to think strategically, to analyze, to dissect facts, and make thoughtful, intelligent decisions? This article, How to Encourage Critical Thinking in the Workplace taps some […]
Culture’s Impact On Successful Change
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” By now we’ve all heard that famous quote attributed to Peter Drucker and have come to recognize its validity. To grasp the powerful connection between […]