If you lead a team, work together with others on things that matter, or simply want to be more effective in what you do, then you are already on your way to stepping into greater leadership potential. Continue reading . . .
There are many processes that can support professional development and a culture of leadership. The choice you make will depend on what resonates with you and your judgement about the conditions prevailing within your team or your workplace. And the starting point is always exactly where you are.
From my varied professional career I have concluded that aside from the declared purpose of any organisation, there is always an additional and maybe even primary responsibility – namely to provide opportunities and support for the development of its people.
And of course, the best leaders are always learners!
As we know people are at the centre of all successful enterprises, whether the purpose of the enterprise is a product or service, whether for-profit or not-for-profit. Building a successful team culture in which all staff talents are aligned is also the challenge of leadership. Continue reading . . .
You are part of a community group and …
- the vision is unclear
- decisions take too long or are not followed through
- commitment of members is sporadic
- the committee election process is not based on clear criteria
- there are no review processes to help improve the organisation
- the association rules need to be updated
You are part of a leadership team within a business experiencing growth or the need to restructure and …
- you are not sure about your preferred business model
- there is no shared vision
- team roles are not clear
- existing skills are not well utilised
- there is dissatisfaction or friction in the team
- accountability is vague
- succession planning is poor or non existent
- recruitment processes are haphazard
- staff review processes are irregular or ineffective
You are a leader facing challenges on many fronts and …
- you are unsure about your strengths and weaknesses
- you feel unable to address conflict or manage poor behaviour
- you find it difficult to prioritise amongst the many demands
- you are looking for a place to reflect on the challenges you face
- you would like to be part of a professional peer group to share experience
In my consultancy work I draw on my experiences in social work and education together with a keen interest in people and organisational dynamics.
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360° feedback is a leadership and team building tool which draws on your collective strengths, opens up the conversations and can set your organisation on a path of ongoing growth and renewal.
Click here to find out how this facilitated process can help you become your best and be a role model for your staff .