Accountable managers MUST be able to decide what types of task assignments they give to subordinates. They must not be bypassed by their own managers.
If we are to hold a manager accountable for the output of their subordinates the ability to decide delegation and planning of tasks is necessary.
Do people or the systems that they work in create bad behaviors?
You know what I mean, it is really wondering “Why would a sane person, who is like me choose to be that much of an Asshole at work?”
Planning is toted as one of the most important things that Teams and Managers do and I still see many people who really suck at it! Why?
Because they are poorly constructed and STOP at Goal Setting.
Too often organizations try to push flying lessons to caterpillars.
I know some of you are thinking WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
It means that what we are trying to do is far too advanced at that time, or the person is not ready to develop the skills yet. In reality they may never be able to master the skills you are trying to train and develop.
Could your team benefit from a process of determining what methods, systems of learning, and development can be used to enhance the team learning?
What are the right action steps to take for a successful team? I have been pondering this question for several weeks now. Is it logistics, Fishbone charts, 8D Problem Solving, 6 Sigma Projects, training programs, Gen x workers Gen y workers – millennials, baby boomers etc… Are you prepared for a successful team – many … Continued
Nine windows is often used in TRIZ (The theory of inventive problem solving) to explore solutions to a problem in a context of past present and future. Exploring the solution as a system is vital in breaking psychological constipation.
Appreciation of other departments and individuals to determine strengths of self and team members.
Use of tonal abilities and emotional intelligences when communicating to others
Effective steps when involved in collaborative projects within departments
Effective steps when involved in collaborative projects between departments
Completing the program with action lists and items that the people and departments can use to begin to implement the learning and ideas gained from the program.
“…the ability of your company to be competitive & survive lies in the capability of the people in your organization to understand a situation and develop solutions.”
Leading team building & leadership programs the vision of how the process fits into the plan and goals of your group is a challenge. Here are some questions that serve you in facilitating the group to determine that Vision.