Removing the Guesswork from High Performance
In our quest to remove the guesswork from the pursuit of excellence, we present actionable tips and insights across various facets of organizational capacity building.
S.M.A.C.K. - The Framework for Determining and Building Capacity for Change
Enhancing Organizational Capacity: The S.M.A.C.K. Framework Unveiled
In our modern fast-paced business landscape, effective organizational leadership plays a critical role in driving success, fostering innovation, and cultivating a positive work culture that supports sufficient organizational capacity. To excel at this, leaders need to possess the requisite skills and implement strategies aligned with their organization's goals. Here, we will delve into a framework I developed called S.M.A.C.K.—an invaluable approach that encompasses the five key areas that form the foundation of organizational capacity: Systems, Motivation, Accountability, Communications, and Knowledge.
Figure It Out!: Six Tips to Help Get Unstuck
“There is only one way to do it, and that's to do it”. This is my favorite quote to use when leaders, teams, or organizations find themselves up against significant inertia to change or progress. The quote resonates and simplifies things. When a challenging project or situation is distilled down, there really are only two options; do it and figure it out, or pivot to something else. Here are six actions leaders, teams, and organizations can take to help overcome the organizational or creative inertia and start to reactivate the momentum.
On Leadership Fatigue: Tips to Maintain Effective Leadership
The strategies, choices, and behaviors used to lead, influence the complexities and the burden of leadership. When the burdens overwhelm, negative consequences develop and reflect poorly on what might otherwise be effective leadership – leadership fatigue can spiral into a self-fulfilling prophecy.