Many times in organizational life, people look up to those in charge to decide what to do and how it ought to be done. Often times these expectations are about three key ideas – – making sure we’ll be okay, telling us where we are headed and establishing...
One of the most common problems in organizations – or across human systems generally – is that the current generation in charge does not feel the next generation is ready to take over AND they are doing little to get them better prepared. This not...
Among the greatest challenges faced by people trying to lead, choosing between being right and being effective is among the most vexing. As people ascend the hierarchy, they often are rewarded for their point of view and ideas. The more reinforcement, the deeper grows...
In these challenging times, many people are asking “where is the leadership we need?” Well to answer that question we have first to agree on what we are looking for, then see if we can find it. Unfortunately, the traditional model of “leadership” characterizes those...
“The people with the Problem are the problem ….and the solution”. In today’s reflection we contemplate the importance of engaging people in the identification of what’s not working as well as what to do about it. In many change efforts, the people in charge select the...