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Retire These Metaphors & Reframe the Discussion to be More Effective

Johanna Rothman

For years, we've used several metaphors to describe software product development: People-based metaphors, such as: Man-weeks for all the humans working on a project or a product. See Why Shared Services “Teams” Don’t Work with Agility. In product development, is it anyone's job to make a baby at work?

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Seeing What You Want to See Leads to Big Problems

Makarios Consulting

That requires clarity into current situations, sound decision-making, and agile execution. It happens time and again, such as … … when the head of business development is sure that a major customer is locked in despite a shift in order quantities. Let’s put some constructive feedback – dare I say, even criticism? –

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LSA Global Delivers Facilitative Leadership Workshop for Biotech Company

LSA Global

The leaders in the Facilitative Leadership Workshop faced the following challenges: High expectations to take, promote, and encourage a cross-functional and program focus vs. the predominant product and function focus that most of their internal customers follow and are rewarded for.

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How to Make Agile Work for the C-Suite

Harvard Business

Many companies are attempting a radical — and often rapid — shift from hierarchical structures to more agile environments, in order to operate at the speed required by today’s competitive marketplace. At Bain & Company, we do not believe that companies should try to use agile methods everywhere. This takes time.

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Seeing What You Want to See Leads to Big Problems

Makarios Consulting

That requires clarity into current situations, sound decision-making, and agile execution. It happens time and again, such as … … when the head of business development is sure that a major customer is locked in despite a shift in order quantities. Let’s put some constructive feedback – dare I say, even criticism? –

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4 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Communication Effectiveness

Organizational Talent Consulting

Emotional intelligence helps you build better relationships, reduce workplace stress, create productive conflict and improve employee retention. Identify five people that know you well and would be comfortable giving you constructive feedback. Cultivate Your Cultural Agility. Culture is one of the most potent forces in business.

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Is Executive Coaching Really Worth it?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Like most leadership development opportunities, you will get the most significant return when you do the work. I also have clients working on becoming more self-aware and developing trust-based relationships. An executive coach ensures development goals are purposeful and bring perspective to the best areas to focus.