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Leadership Tip 12: Focus on Effectiveness, Not Efficiency

Johanna Rothman

Many of us focus on how efficient we can be. An Example of Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness. We're focused so much on efficiency, that we haven't decided what not to do. Efficiency focuses on reducing the cost or time of the work—doing things right. Only your team can see its efficiencies for your context.

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New Leadership for the Twenty-first Century

Tom Spencer

Understanding the rapidly changing business environment will be essential to ensure efficient and effective leadership going forwards. It has shown us that despite developments in technology and travel infrastructure, a more efficient supply chain is not always better. Change 1: From engaging to inspiring. The bottom line.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

Culture is the one thing that impacts everything. An innovation culture supports beliefs and feelings about the importance of innovation, as well as habits that encourage research and development. Here are three proven steps that will move your company closer toward an innovation culture. This culture highlights coming in first.

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What's Servant Leadership?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Have you ever wondered what servant leadership is? Maybe you already understand the basic concepts but have questions about how servant leadership differs from other leadership styles or if a servant leadership approach is appropriate for your team. For example, consider two employees walking down a hall.

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The Secret of a Thriving Company Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

You've probably experienced this to some extent before, and maybe now you're in a leadership position. Thriving company cultures are possible. They just require an actionable understanding of company culture and the ability of leaders to transform values into actions. Why a positive company culture makes a big difference.

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Companies Are Facing New Challenges – Are You Keeping Your Leadership Training Current?

Clarity Consultants

Along with competitive compensation, a positive, supportive culture featuring a diverse workforce is increasingly viewed as essential. In order to promote growth and support productivity, companies need to update their leadership training to address the challenges of today. How to Keep Your Leadership Training Current.

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Leadership Tip #20: Consciously Delegate to Free Your Management Time

Johanna Rothman

That's how you can create the culture you want.). Most of the problem is that organizations reward resource efficiency, not flow efficiency —even for managers. And now we get to the sticky part—what the leadership thinks they pay you for. Do you want to do more technical work or leadership work?