by David Wheatley | Strategic, Succession
Leaders often struggle to think strategically about the future leadership structure of the organization. They find it overwhelming to create a game plan that will set the organization up for long-term success. I often use a process of developing three organizational...
by Christi Barrett | Teamwork
Unless you’re a lighthouse keeper (is that still an occupation?) or are currently castaway on a deserted island, you work with other people. Even if you’re an individual contributor (fancy talk for don’t have anyone reporting to you), you most likely...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Organizational Climate, Performance
Is there an employee in your organization who is dragging everyone down? There may be several. These are the employees who appear to be busy but don’t consistently produce good results. (Forget about great.) They have ready-made excuses for why they fall short,...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Leadership, Supervision, Transition
You’ve done it. You’ve received the big promotion and will now lead your department. So, how do you handle the transition from being a peer to being the boss? Scott Eblin summarized a New York Times article on Ursula Burns’ transition to CEO at...
