Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 24, 2013

You would think that given the rock-solid evidence that organizations with great leadership consistently outperform those that don’t that EVERY organization would be heavily invested in the development of its current and future leaders. In other words, you’re tasked with coming up with a way to assess and develop current and future leaders.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 26, 2012

Having worked with a number of teams and committees, I can honestly say that this team was one of the most effective and collaborative teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. After all, I wasn’t just a new member of this Governing Board, I was also a new member of this school community.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2011

A colleague and I recently talked about the challenge of selecting participants for leadership development programs. Use these guidelines (1-7) for participant selection for leadership development programs, and you’ll ensure that the right person gets the right development at the right time.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 27, 2014

I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. This one from Susan Broussard (permission to use full name): “We have started a leadership development program among the top performers in our company. How do I differentiate and develop talent without leaving others behind?”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Her Uncle John developed a face cream, and she began demonstrating it in high school. I never relied on a committee for a final decision. Committees are the death of creativity and productivity. The first five chapters of The Company I Keep: My Life in Beauty are a must-read for any entrepreneur. Two ideas are less effective.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Only by defining and prioritizing the criteria for the ideal leader in light of this foundation can the search committee ensure that they are aligned in targeting candidates who have the appropriate expertise and possess the personal qualities and leadership skills that will carry the institution forward.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 27, 2011

That includes individual development goals. In a business context, individual development goals should be closely aligned with your short and long term job responsibilities. Each and every person’s situation is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all development plan. Career-wise, this is the granddaddy of development moves.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A recent study from the University of Houston argues that homogenous hiring committees are a key barrier to progress. The research found that when the head of the search committee was a woman, 23% more women apply for the job than when the committee was headed by a man. Birds of a feather. Learning from personal experience.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 19, 2011

However, according to 20-First’s 3rd Annual Global Gender Scorecard , 90% of Executive Committee positions are still filled by men, with only 10% by women. There’s a “Diversity” strategy driven from one office, and a succession planning and development strategy driven by another. Allocate development resources to female candidates.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 28, 2013

An earlier post listed the 7 Principles of Leadership Development in no specific order of importance : Necessary Skilled-Knowledge. Strategy for Leadership Development. Exploring lessons learned and how an organization and I developed a leadership development process for high potential employees. Education for Leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These leaders deftly coordinate board governance, staff development, and donor relations, ensuring that the organizational culture remains inclusive, transparent, and results-focused. Developing a Comprehensive Search Process for Non-Profit Executive Positions A comprehensive executive search process begins with thorough discovery.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 8, 2011

It’s an organization connecting CEOs of companies with more than $100 million in revenues and I spend time with the CEOs early on in their membership as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. One of the perks of the job is that I am [.] Lead Change Group - Leaders Growing Leaders.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Committee in your head! These voices, in essence, form a committee or board. ” Marilee Adams developed this strategy, and it can make profound changes in the conversations you have with yourself and the behaviors they inspire. What are they saying? Each gets an ear. We hear many voices. You take a vote.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

I like to call it the itty bitty shitty committee. That itty bitty committee is what cranks up when you’re triggered by something that annoys you, makes you angry or hurts your feelings. The extrinsic is all of the stuff out there that sets off your intrinsic interference, otherwise known as your itty bitty shitty committee.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Jennifer combines her education in behavioral psychology with her experience as a human resources generalist and training facilitator to develop the people skills of those who want to maximize their influence and professionalism.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The executive steering committee that was formed wasn’t functioning properly, either. What I found as I began my investigation into the problem was that the three person planning group (created early in the Digital Transformation Planning program) was reporting directly to the executive steering committee.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 1, 2014

Try developing concepts later on. He is on the Investment Advisory Committee of The Open Society Foundation, and a member of the Investment Committees of Lincoln Center and The Pritzker Foundation. Try to think of your life in phases so you can avoid a burn-out. Do the numbers crunching in the early phase of your career.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 16, 2017

You may discover that your team is nothing more than a committee in disguise. Part of developing a team that works well together is developing the individual skills of people. If so, now you’ll know exactly how to correct course. Follow Susan. Follow Skip. Follow Chery.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Their astute leadership ensures institutions’ continued growth and development and reinforces their standing as beacons of knowledge and intellectual advancement. One key skill that aspiring academic leaders must develop is effective communication. Academic leadership is a crucial factor in achieving success in higher education.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Take stock of the progressive development plans and programs they’ve made available to the workforce. Shook has created the engine known for attracting, developing and retaining great talent who enjoy Accenture’s collaborative, innovative, and highly diverse culture. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

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Women on Business

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Guest Post by Grayce Belvedere Young, president of the Organization Development Practice at Prouty Project (learn more about Grayce at the end of this post). You may wish to encourage the person to serve on a non-profit committee or board that supports the cause of her passion area.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You want to develop the reputation of being that kind of leader. Executive level promotion decisions are typically made by committee. When the committee is reviewing their short list, it helps to have multiple people singing your praises. Share your goal : People are much more likely to help you if they know what you want.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 2, 2017

Ultimately, improving employee engagement is all about developing and maintaining a healthy, effective workplace culture i.e. the predominant attitudes, language and behavior of a group. Create a culture committee that submits ideas to you about how to improve your department’s workplace culture.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Developing a Comprehensive Search Process for Nonprofit CEO Candidates After an organization has recognized the need for a new nonprofit CEO , it is essential to conduct a thorough search to identify the most suitable candidates. This entails creating an environment that prioritizes leadership development and succession planning.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Decision markets are increasingly common to help weed out the best decisions, but they are still dwarfed by decisions made via committees or other adhoc groups. By contrast, groups and committees usually have a much smaller pool of participants, often with homogenous knowledge.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 29, 2019

Set up your own Executive Committee. Dispersed leadership involves many people, which means there is less risk of a single person making a poor strategic choice. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * *. If you find yourself in a black swan situation, go into inquiry mode.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Most of the things you can do to show that you value your staff also have a great flip side; they can help them to learn and develop. It’s a great way for them to get a better view of what’s entailed in leading at your level in the organization (and great development for them too).

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 28, 2011

You may have technology or a product that gives you an edge, but your people determine whether you develop the next winning technology or product.&#. Some of the best hires I’ve made over the years were executives that I spent months, and in some cases, years developing relationships with. Hiring is a blend of art and science.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This episode offers a practical guide for leaders who recognize how critical it is to draw outside the lines of typical guidance in order to rethink leadership development and gain competencies that make them more inclusive, culturally aware, and empowered to facilitate collaboration.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 22, 2019

Culture cannot be developed by simply creating environments where people congregate together. In an effort to improve employee engagement, I created happy hours, pizza Fridays, and a party planning committee. As I began to develop this theory of Alignment Leadership, I realized the real win was much deeper—employee fulfillment.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Developing a Comprehensive Executive Director Search Strategy When filling the position of Executive Director, organizations need to have a comprehensive search strategy in place. When developing the search strategy, it is crucial to begin by clearly defining the organization’s goals, objectives, and future direction.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

When using the performance and potential matrix (9 box) to assess leaders, some organizations will assess each employee, then discuss development at a follow-up meeting, or worst case, not at all. An emerging best practice is to discuss specific development strategies for each employee as a part of the assessment discussion.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 16, 2012

I run Executive Development Programs at a large university. The search committee and the Dean told me they were looking for a self-starter that could work with a high degree of autonomy. Develop a vision, set of 2-3 year goals, and actions plans. Having goals is a habit I developed years ago and take it with me wherever I go.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Communicate Opportunities Too often, committees ask, “Who should lead this?” Encourage, develop, and make it okay to experiment and fail forward. It drove everything we did and attracted volunteers. Consistently connect back your WHY to help attract potential leaders to what matters most.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 22, 2012

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: The WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD) Global Nominating Commission’s Call to Action (part of the organization’s “Best Practices for Director Selection and Development” report released this month) offers a 10-point action plan to increase the number of women on corporate boards.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 1, 2011

Once again, McKinsey & Company’s Quarterly has made available an exceptionally valuable program to the general public: Experts discuss McKinsey’s research on “jobless recoveries” and ways to solve the longer-term US employment crisis (August 2011).

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Choose a path — a promotion, landing a specific role, or developing a particular skill. Offer to work on new projects, volunteer for committees, and seek out leadership roles in your organization. Start by setting a clear, specific, and achievable direction for your career. Build Strong Connections.

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