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What is project execution? What’s the best way to get your project off the ground? The project execution phase is the most critical phase to pay attention to. It’s the point in the project where you take action on your ideas and troubleshoot anything that may fail. Continue reading if you want to successfully survive the execution phase, according to Patrick Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius.
What is the competency mapping process? How should you organize your team by their skills and abilities? Employees need job titles and descriptions so they know where they fit in with the company. Competency mapping ensures that everything is running smoothly by matching specific skills with certain roles. Below we’ll discuss how the competency mapping process works, as described in The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni.
What’s behind the recent rise in boycotts in the US? Do boycotts work? Is there such a thing as too many boycotts? Boycotts are on the rise in the US, but experts say they’re not leading to the change that Americans participating in them hope to see. Experts say the growing ubiquity of boycotts could reduce their effectiveness in the future, as constant controversy associated with them causes Americans to tune out. Keep reading to learn about the most recent boycotts in the US and whether or not they’re working.
Has your team been underperforming? How can you improve team performance? Teams work best when employees are bouncing off each other. In The 6 Types of Working Genius, Patrick Lencioni explains that it’s a manager’s job to identify the team members’ types of intelligence and organize them to optimize performance. Here’s how to improve team performance and get the most out of the workday.
What, exactly, is lithium? Who’s in the race for lithium supply chain superiority? Who are the likely winners and losers? The US and other global powers are in a race to lock in lithium supply chains to meet growing electric vehicle needs. But the US faces a long road to becoming a player in the lithium supply chain game, and it’s likely to remain reliant on other countries for the mineral for the foreseeable future. Below we’ll take a look at the US lithium situation compared to other countries.
What are the six different kinds of intelligence every team needs? How do these types of “genius” contribute to project development? Patrick Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius argues that there are six distinct types of working intelligence and that all successful teams consist of members each possessing a combination of each type. By properly identifying which traits your team members have, you can maximize both productivity and individual fulfillment. Keep reading for an in-depth look at each kind of intelligence.
What separates breakthrough innovation from core innovation? What difference does it make for your business? The authors of Lead From the Future say you must change your focus from short-term concerns and time horizons to the future you want to see at least five or 10 years out. Adopting such a visionary approach for your organization requires you to shift how you think about and execute innovation. Keep reading to learn why breakthrough innovation must be part of the equation.
In which directions might you pursue growth for your business? How does knowing your growth gap help you plan? Once you have a vision for your business, you must convert it into a strategy that will bring your vision to life. According to the authors of Lead From the Future, your strategy must contain a long-term financial picture of your business. This requires you to determine your growth target and growth gap. Read more to learn how to develop your business’s long-range financial outlook.
What are the essential skills needed for the closing phase in project management? Why is it important to be supportive during the final stage? The final phase of project management involves seeing the project to completion. The team members best suited to this stage are the ones who pay close attention to detail and see things through. Let’s look at the two type of people that are necessary for this crucial stage.
Does your business have an innovation roadmap? Do you have a growth target and a plan to reach it? In Lead From the Future, business strategists Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz walk you through the creation of your business’s vision. Then, they provide three steps to convert that vision into a strategy that will bring your vision to life. Read more to learn how to create a business strategy with Johnson and Suskewicz’s advice.