Management Archives

Donald Trump as a Leader: Why He Was Unfit

Was Donald Trump a good leader? What do you think are the most important personal qualities a leader must have? In A Warning, a book about Trump’s presidency written anonymously, the author discusses the behind-the-scenes of Trump’s presidency. He notes that Donald Trump is not fit to run a nation because his views aren’t consistent as they aren’t connected to any core beliefs or principles. Here is what Anonymous has to say about Donald Trump as a leader.

Building a Company Culture: What You Need to Know

Do you want to find out how to build a company culture? What do you need to know about building a company culture successfully? A company culture is a mix of values, behaviors, processes, and priorities within a company. Building a company culture successfully can have huge benefits for a business. Learn more about building a company culture with a few practical steps.

Leading Your Team With Push Tools and Pull Tools

What makes a good team leader? What qualities would you ascribe to a truly great leader? What are push tools and pull tools? Leading your team is so much more than just assigning tasks and monitoring progress. That is, of course, necessary, but not sufficient to achieve your goals. It’s also important to make sure all team members are on the same page about where the company is going and are motivated to push through. There are two types of tools you can use to lead effectively: push tools and pull tools.

The 5 Stages of Business Evolution: The STARS Model

What are the five stages of business evolution? What are the implications of an organization’s evolution stage for its leadership? There are several frameworks of business evolution phases. One of the most popular models is the STARS model. STARS is an acronym that stands for 1) start-up, 2) turnaround, 3) accelerated growth, 4) realignment and 5) sustaining success. This article takes a look a the characteristic features of each of the five stages and how to apply them in your leadership.

Team Evaluation: How to Assess Team Performance

4 Effective Ways to Build Trust With Customers

Are all the members of your team performing up to standard? How often do you assess your team’s performance? Your leadership team can either set you up for a virtuous cycle that informs your long-term successes, or for a vicious cycle that leaves you isolated and without needed support. Therefore, it is critical that you have a robust and comprehensive team evaluation process to make sure everyone on the team is keeping up to the standard. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to design and execute an effective team evaluation process.

Transitioning Into a New Leadership Role Using STARS

Are you stepping into a new leadership role? What is the first thing you should do once your tenure is underway? What is the STARS approach? Transitioning into a new leadership role—whether it’s a promotion within the same company or a totally new, unfamiliar territory—can be nerve-wracking. One way to make the process easier is to use the STARS approach to define success. Here are some tips on how to integrate into a new leadership position and ensure success through your tenure.

Organizational Alignment: Fixing a Misaligned Company

What is organizational alignment? What are the signs that a company is “misaligned”? Organizational alignment refers to the degree to which different functions and departments of an organization are aligned in four key components: 1) strategic direction, 2) structure, 3) core processes, and 4) skill bases. When there is tension between any of these facets, the business cannot thrive. In this article, we’ll discuss the four components of organizational alignment, how to diagnose misalignments between them, and how to approach alignment efforts systematically.

10 Tips for the First 90 Days in a New Job

Stepping into a new role? What are some things you should do to hit the ground running? The first 90 days in a new job present an opportunity for you to effectively and efficiently move towards the “break-even point.” The break-even point is the juncture at which you have given as much to a role or to a team as you have received from it. To expedite your journey towards the break-even point, follow these ten principles by Michael D. Watkins.

Early Wins: How to Gain Recognition in Your New Role

Have you just been appointed a new role? Do you want to do something impressive to prove yourself to the higher-ups? According to Michael Watkins, the author of The First 90 Days, the best way to get noticed and, more importantly, recognized is to secure some “early wins.” This will prop up your credibility and provide an opportunity to invest in key relationships that will be essential for a successful transition. In this article, we’ll discuss how to identify areas for early wins and how to implement them effectively.

Build an Effective Team: Learn From Google’s Example

What ingredients do you need to build an effective team? What can be learned from Google’s experience? In the early 2010s, Google began to research how to build an effective team. They learned that teams should have four key norms. What they discovered about team productivity can work for your team, as well. Read more to learn how to build an effective team.