Your leadership team may seem to handle the daily work well. Routine tasks are completed, small problems are resolved quickly, and everything appears to run smoothly. But what happens when the challenge isn’t just a broken process or a missed deadline, but a fundamental question about the company’s policies? For example: Is your pricing model […]
Creating a culture where teams see beyond their individual roles and embrace the bigger picture is a cornerstone of organizational success and operational excellence. However, achieving this requires deliberate effort and self-awareness from leaders. This checklist is designed to guide leaders through actionable steps to foster alignment, transparency, and ownership within their teams. The following
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Designing a Team Alliance (DTA) is a crucial part of building a strong, collaborative environment within your team. Drawing on Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) principles, this guide walks you through how to co-create an alliance that helps teams align on values, behaviors, and communication protocols. Step 1: Set the Stage for Collaboration Start
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If you feel distant from your teams, consider trying a Gemba walk. This practice, derived from lean manufacturing, takes you directly to where the work happens. By observing and engaging with team members, you gain unfiltered insights into their daily operations. Relying only on middle management for updates can create blind spots, disconnecting you from
When teams are fully committed, they are more motivated, productive, and resilient in the face of challenges. Committed teams have a profoundly positive effect on their organization.Their dedication to quality and continuous improvement enhances the organization’s reputation and competitiveness in the market. What do exactly teams commit to? Teams typically commit to A team (
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Project management has evolved into agile project management in has transformed the way organisations approach complex projects. Agile project management provides a flexible and iterative framework to achieve high-quality results quickly. In this environment, the Kanban method stands out as a powerful tool that complements and extends agile practices. This article explores how agile project
“Kanban vs. Scrum” is a common topic of discussion. However, comparing these two is like comparing apples to oranges. Kanban and Scrum serve different purposes and can even complement each other. This article explores the distinct roles of Kanban and Scrum, emphasizing why they should not be viewed as mutually exclusive but rather as potentially
The heartbeat of innovation thrives within high-performing teams. These are the teams where magic truly happens- where team members are not only skilled in their individual roles, but also work together smoothly to achieve exceptional results. If you want to deliver exceptional products, building a high-performing team is key. The power of Teamwork Picture this:
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We spend approximately 8% of our time in the office socialising. A “human moment” such as a simple smile can be a boost for motivation that we do not even consciously notice. During a work day the sum of all human moments has an impact on our mental health and to our performance at work. But as we now work mostly
It took some time to accept that the advantages of moving out of my comfort zone on a long run are larger than the disadvantages. It helps me for example to learn and empathise with my clients on a deeper level. Teams have often to cope with uncertainty and to take risks that lie outside of
