The process of “Top Grading” any organization begins at the top, with the senior leadership team. Until and unless the organization is populated with “A” players on the senior team, the process will likely be met with frustration and failure.
Feature-rich business apps can change the way we work. But unnecessary complexity can yield resistance or even outright revolt.
Too often, we overlook an essential element needed for success: open, honest, business meetings. Real, limiting issues and obstacles are skirted or glossed over because no one wants to take them on. There’s a better way.
It’s not uncommon to begin a strategy and planning session with a thorough, open, honest assessment of the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis). It may be time to re-think this approach. Here’s why.
Culture improvement plans don’t take effect overnight. The key is to seize the early momentum and to commit to the long-term nature of the process.
The new year can be a time for reflection and focus on the things we’d like to improve. But often, energy fades as we move back to our existing set of habits. There IS a better way.