One of the greatest impediments to successfully executing a strategic plan is the organization’s culture. If the two are not aligned, success is elusive at best. However, successful organizations have “cracked the code” and have become purposeful in aligning their unique culture to their strategy. They have taken culture out of the shadows, crystallized their…
Putting Real Value into Strategic Planning: Moving Beyond Never-Never Land Strategic planning is not just for the executive suite. By providing a basic foundation for strategic planning that inspires organizational commitment and results, we demonstrate how to implement strategy formulation and adapt it to the specific needs of any organization. We strive to get strategic…
Coaching Leaders by Asking Powerful Questions Feedback results in development only if the leader Understands the feedback Appreciates its importance Identifies specific actions that will lead to improvement Makes a commitment to these actions and Follows through on these plans Coaches can be instrumental in this process. The best coaches lead executives while allowing the…
Why Leaders Need 360 Feedback 360 degree assessment, a formal, structured process for soliciting feedback from coworkers, has grown in popularity throughout the U.S. and abroad. The process provides valuable insight that individuals typically cannot gain from informal conversation with coworkers. Compared to information feedback, 360 feedback offers the following advantages: More Openness…
4R Model of Transformational Leadership Transactional Leadership vs. Transformational Leadership The 4R model was developed by Dr. Mark W. McCloskey to depict “the interplay of critical variables in the process of transformational leadership.” The graphic below shows some of the key characteristics of Transactional and Transformational Leadership. While both styles of leadership are useful…
Change Management Our world is changing every day and it is up to each organization to evolve and grow if it is to remain competitive and survive. Most organizations have very good intentions when it comes to change; they strategize, conduct assessments and identify focal points. However, these same organizations often times end up with…