Worried about crafting the purpose for your business unit or team? Well, why not start with a 'fit for purpose' purpose that will rally people for the next few laps.
A strategic initiative is like an avocado - it has a core that is easily overlooked. In the case of strategic projects that is the performance of the team responsible for 'making it happen'.
As a leader it can be tempting to get drawn into your team's problems. But don't. That is probably not where the greatest reward for your effort will be, especially long term. The advice is to work the team not the problem.
Perhaps you remember a time when you greeted with enthusiasm an invitation to participate in, or join a meeting about a new initiative. That is when […]