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How To Get Innovation from the Big Middle
When Kelly Soyland of the Good Samaritan Society started an innovation project in 2006, his official job title was director of procurement. Along with his daily responsibilities, Soyland took on innovation projects because he saw opportunities that couldn’t be addressed within the Society’s normal operations. After working nights and …
Let Employees Tell Their Own Stories About Change
Conventional approaches to change management urge leaders to set a vision and cascade it down the organization. This may save time, but it misses an important point: When people make their own decisions, they are more dedicated to what follows.
Change Your Culture a Few Behaviors at a Time
Many leaders try to change their company’s culture in tandem with new strategies, such as mergers or turnarounds. But most cultures are so entrenched that wholesale change is near impossible. Instead, choose your battles and focus on a few critical shifts.
Create Raving Fans for Your Idea
Selling an idea to your organization works best when you have internal fans. When people admire your idea, it confirms it’s a good one. These people can contribute time and expertise, and can recruit other supporters. Here are three ways to build your fan base:
Demonstrate Your Credibility as a Leader
One of the most critical traits of an effective leader is credibility. If your team doesn’t believe in your ability to do your job, you’ll struggle to motivate them.
Going Boss-Free: Utopia or ‘Lord of the Flies’?
The bossless office: Is it the wave of the future or an idea that will always be a utopian dream, given the inevitable intrusion of human nature?
Is Your Leadership Showing?
You’re the CEO of your company. But do you look and act like a leader? Here are five ways to get started.
Reveal Your Intentions to Build Trust
People’s trust in you is largely determined by your intentions. Here are three ways to prove your sincerity.
Introverts Can Still Innovate
New ideas are only valuable if they’re shared with others. If you’re an introvert, you may not feel comfortable talking about your creative ideas. But you can still be a smart innovator by trying these three things.
Create an Office Space that Encourages Teamwork
Business today requires collaboration, but we rarely design our workspaces to support this. Here are three ways your company can restructure your office to better support people working together.
10 Business Clichés That Prove You’re Lazy
Whipping out a platitude isn’t just annoying. Using some platitudes also shows you’re lazy–and not just in words but in actions.