Absolute Clarity

Absolute Clarity

Absolute clarity Reflections: As we explored last week, leaders at every level have a critical role to play in executing. Execution means no more than getting the job done, whether it’s day to day activities or building a better tomorrow by delivering a longer term...
1-1’s

1-1’s

1-1’s I cannot stress too highly how crucial it is for leaders to hold regular 1-1’s with their people. I think there is no more important a session. Too often, I come across managers who have the best of intentions for holding these sessions but all too...
“Power of 3” Ground Rules

“Power of 3” Ground Rules

“Power of 3” ground rules How does Mary enable her people to focus on just three highest priorities at any one time? By setting a few “Power of 3” ground rules, as follows: The three goals should account for around 70% of activity in any given...
The Power of 3

The Power of 3

The power of 3 Here’s a question: when people ask you how work is going, how many times do you answer, “It’s really busy”. I have to put my hand up here; over the years I must be one of the worst offenders. The problem is that in today’s word it’s almost as if we can...