When we ask people about the strategic planning process the typical responses we get are: it’s boring. It’s tedious. Sometimes it’s torturous. The word dread crops up a lot. It’s […]
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When trust is broken can it actually be restored?
The common belief is no. I can either trust you or I can’t. That’s how people often think about it, as a black or white issue. It’s not. We’ve all […]
Read moreBuilding and restoring trust are keys to fulfilling vision
Without trust and candor, everything slows down. Things need to be reworked over and over again, because people can’t relax and have faith that their colleagues will deliver. I’ve seen […]
Read moreHow do you shape something as intangible as mindset?
Creating a mindset in which people are truly invested rather than just compliant might seem unattainable. The intangible nature of your team’s state of mind can make it difficult […]
Read moreWhat part does compensation play in generating total commitment and alignment?
Compensation is just one small piece of the puzzle when it comes to performance. It’s certainly relevant, but I’ve seen plenty of instances where the influence of compensation was superseded […]
Read moreHow does a leader begin to create total strategic alignment and commitment?
The answer is almost simpler than it seems. You have to start with your own management team. The problem is not “somewhere out there in the organization”. We often hear […]
Read moreIs total alignment and commitment too much to expect from your team?
Conventional wisdom says that total alignment and commitment is an unrealistic expectation. Everyone knows compliance is as good as it gets. People know what they’re supposed to do. They’re compensated […]
Read moreThree Questions to Help You Craft Your Organizational Vision
There are many different approaches organizations take to crafting a vision. They can initiate the process by taking a look at their mission and extrapolating from there. They can choose […]
Read moreWho should be involved in the creation of an organizational vision?
Even though it’s ultimately the boss and the leadership team’s responsibility to set the vision for their organization, the process they use to get there can make an enormous impact […]
Read moreThe Value of an organizational vision vs, just goals?
There are plenty of people in organizations who just need a goal — a specific, measurable objective they can rally around. Tell me what my number is, and I’ll do […]
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