We work with
The Board
Frustrated by some of these dysfunctional leadership symptoms:
Dictatorial Leadership
No 360 Degrees Feedback
Personal Agendas
Political Compensation.
Inefficient Use of Resources
Too Much Management
Fragmented Organisation Efforts
Too Much Talk
Ineffective Meetings
A really effective board has:
A common purpose and strategic clarity
A chairperson who can manage the board agenda, encourage debate and work in harmony with the CEO
A boardroom culture of mutual respect, honesty and openness that encourages constructive debate
An efficient board structure and processes including committees, board papers, information flow
Results:
Focused on constructive contention vs. arguments around process
Staying on the macro
Working effectively with different styles of management
The courage to speak their minds, respectfully.
A constructive relationship with the CEO and senior management
The 'C' Suite, Management and Direct Reports
Frustrated by some of these dysfunctional leadership symptoms:
Inability to Set or Focus on Goals
Unable to Make Decisions
Destructive Criticism
Personality Clashes and Infighting
Lack of Teamwork - Too Many Agendas
Empire-building / Silos
Show Ponies vs. Work Horses
Micro-Management and Paralysis by Analysis
A really effective management team has:
A common purpose and strategic clarity
The interpersonal skills, self-awareness and insight to
work effectively as part of a team.
Creates win/win solutions to interpersonal disputes and problems.
The ability to be both big-picture thinkers who can focus on the opportunities and can also focus on the risks in the details.
Results:
Implementation focus; WHS (OH&S) as the central part of team culture, special projects, cross-functional team integration
The ability to work in harmony with the Board and field deep questions without being defensive