The rate of change is accelerating at an astounding rate. Do your leaders have the ability to accelerate their team’s ability to adapt, innovate and exceed customer expectations in today’s rapidly changing business environment?
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“If you’re a leader, you’re leading people somewhere else-somewhere that’s not here…Leadership is all about change.” |
Organizations who are preparing their leaders for future business challenges and adapting to the speed of change will have the competitive advantage in the marketplace.
What are some of the most important things your leaders could be doing right now to prepare? Here a few to consider:
- Crafting a Vision – Not only do your top level leaders need to craft an overall vision, but leaders at every level need to have a vision that supports the organization’s vision related to their division, function, shift, etc.
- Aligning The Team – Leaders need to engage both the head and heart of the team to align them toward the big picture vision. Engaged employees who know where they are going will keep focused and take the initiative to adjust their priorities to accomplish the vision.
- Having an External Focus – Leaders need to periodically step away from looking within their own organization, division or department and outwardly scan the external environment for changes that could both positively or negatively impact results.
- Adaptability and Change Management – How rapidly can your organization change directions to meet changes in the external environment? Every leader must be an agent of change who can quickly realign their team to the changing demands of the marketplace.
Management Skills Resource, Inc. is pleased to offer a Work of Leaders which provides feedback on how your leaders perform within the key areas of Vision, Alignment, and Execution.. To discuss your training plans, contact us at info@ManagementSkillsInc.com or call 972 881-5282.