Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 11, 2019

The post How to Manage the Most Difficult Stakeholders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Difficult stakeholders are a chance to grow your influence You look at the phone and your heart sinks. It’s the night before you’re supposed to wrap up your assignment and brief the leadership team on what you’ve done.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Technology, therefore, is not merely a convenient tool but an essential commodity that requires strategic allocation and management in the modern business landscape. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount. Corporations can navigate economic uncertainties and volatility through digital modeling.

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Caught in the middle of all this were managers, the face of the organization to their teams. Over the past 15 months, managers spent a considerable amount of effort mediating and negotiating on behalf of their teams to their business and from their business to their teams. Virtual Presentation Skills.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

When Managing Up, Don’t Bring Data Without a Point of View When your manager asks you for information, don’t just answer their question. To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into influence. Now your manager wonders why you don’t care about the obvious issue.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 13, 2023

Stop that Credit Stealer and Get the Recognition You Deserve “I was in a meeting the other day, and one of the executives thanked my boss for the success of a project I’ve been working on all year. The really infuriating thing is that she had NOTHING to do with that project. And you know what she said next? Thank you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 11, 2024

Use these communication techniques to keep even the most difficult stakeholders on your side Stakeholder management is an art most of us learn the hard way. If you’ve been involved in stakeholder management for more than a minute, you’ve probably met a few of these well-meaning, challenging stakeholders. Sound familiar?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Later, talking with Declan’s manager, she was grateful for Declan’s work, but also confused. Declan was frustrated—and so was his manager. He expected that by fulfilling those parameters, he’d done good work and that his manager would acknowledge that work. But what’s happening with Declan’s manager?

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are starting your career as a manager or you are looking to develop in a position, there is always something to learn. Management is a skill set, but it’s also a practice; the more you manage, the better at it you become. As a manager, it’s your job to include everyone. . Step Four: Empathy .

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Leadership Freak

MAY 3, 2023

It’s unusual for projects to come in on target, on time, and on budget. 12 reasons good projects go bad: One… Continue reading → Ask one simple question that gets teams solving problems before they happen.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 8, 2019

Ditch the Post-Mortem and Hold a Post-Project Celebration If you’re like most managers we talk with, you know the importance of post-mortem reviews. But unless your project ends in disaster, it’s easy to skip the review and move on to the next […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2019

To be more productive, embrace the secret of every time management system. You want to be a productive leader, but your to-do list has more tasks, projects, and goals than you can possibly achieve. The never-ending list can feel overwhelming. Leadership means […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2023

” Try being more specific like this: “When you were working on the _ project, I noticed it was challenging for you to set up the project efficiently. When you delegated the tasks out among the team the timing was off and important parts of the project weren’t done when they needed to be.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 26, 2024

Some of my best work memories from my time at Verizon (and lasting relationships) came from collaborating on projects we both cared about. If your work is feeling monotonous or lacking joy, talk to your manager about ways you can step out of your comfort zone and try something new. 4. __ Your turn.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 1, 2024

How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” If we could only choose one aspect of our project to succeed, what should it be and why?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Phrases like, “ We all want this project to succeed,” or “ Our shared goal is XYZ,” can refocus the conversation on collective success. If the scapegoating escalates or becomes a pattern, it may be time to involve a manager or HR. When people feel heard, they’re often more willing to engage constructively.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Back in her Verizon days, one of Karin’s favorite questions to ask a team member whom she was encouraging to think like an entrepreneur was: “If this was your company, would you _ (make this decision, hold this meeting, spend money in this matter, invest in this project)?” ” As you can imagine, the answer was often.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Then there are occasional delegated, assigned tasks, or projects. Delegated assignments, project work, or multi-part tasks. That’s not a lack of urgency – it’s a rational approach to managing multiple priorities. First, look at the different types of tasks your team members do regularly.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

For example, “Yes, it sounds like this project would benefit our marketing strategy. I can certainly prioritize this new marketing project if we can shift the product deadline. In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2022

You think… “Our project is already three weeks behind. “What I think you might do next is contact your manager (so they’re not blindsided). Managing Up: Keep Your Boss Informed About a Struggling Team Member. Managing Up With Grace: How to Give Your Boss Better Feedback. Have a plan.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the demanding realm of leadership, effective time management is not just a skill; it’s a strategic advantage. Here are the best time management tips for busy leaders who aim to excel in their roles and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Set Clear Goals: Goal setting is a cornerstone of effective time management.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2023

If you want to solve a specific problem, don’t allow a team member to turn the meeting into a briefing on her latest project unless it specifically helps the group solve the problem at hand. Typically, this would be the manager or someone she appoints. The specific answers depend on the task and project.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

“What do I do if my boss is a “gamer” manager–the kind of manipulative boss you talk about in your book Winning Well )? AskingforaFriend ” This is a question we get quite frequently from people reading our book: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide To Getting Results– Without Losing Your Soul.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At the start of our work together, we’ll ask leaders and managers around the world for their most valuable leadership practice. Showing up moment by moment, day after day, project after project with the same skills, character, and commitment. But it will be the deciding factor in your long-term success. Consistency.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2023

There are many successful managers who have the skills and expertise to drive results and achieve success in their roles. However, not all of these managers are able to transition from successful managers to great leaders. On the other hand, successful managers provide the details for direction.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

I was six months into a new job and my boss’s boss asked me to take on a major project. I worked hard and gave the project my evenings and weekends until it was done. When I returned the completed project to my boss’s boss (ahead of schedule and with better quality than anything he’d seen), he frowned. Celebrate effort.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For Managers: Powerful Phrases for Supporting Your Overwhelmed or Overloaded Team First, if you’re a manager, here are a few frequently uttered unhelpful phrases. As a manager, you want to do what you can to prevent the snowball of overwhelm from picking up speed as it rolls downhill. Here’s what I need.” The boss says.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way. Interestingly, we hear an equally common frustration from these over-involved managers. This leads to a negative feedback loop where the manager causes some of the very outcomes that lead them to micromanage.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Organizational capability to develop and continually strengthen a change management muscle is required for success in a world characterized by uncertainty. Here are a few examples to consider for data capture, including change management and project management factors. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 4, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, effective time management is the key to success for both professionals and leaders alike. Time is a finite resource, and how we manage it can greatly impact our productivity and overall well-being. Let’s dive in and discover how you can optimize your time management skills.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

a middle manager, frustrated in his current role, overlooks his long career of exciting challenges and developmental experiences. Every ounce of energy they spend on a project is a gift. Gratitude is missing when…. a team member resents the promotion of a coworker, and overlooks all the ways he has grown himself in the past year.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 11, 2023

Can you relate to the phrase, overwhelmed working manager? Recently we received a question from a manager and this manager writes, “I am a working manager. Not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work besides having to lead my team. What should I do?”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If someone asks you what you think about a project and you say, “My interpretation is that it sucks,” you may be honest, but you’re not being respectful. So, instead of saying that the project sucks, share what values are at stake and what concerns you have. You’re not projecting a toxic interpretation of events onto other people.

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Leading Blog

JULY 20, 2020

And the conundrum emerges even when you are a manager. Let’s look at managing up (managing your bosses) and down (just plain managing your direct reports), because what needs to happen for alignment in both directions is the same. And if your boss is not managing you, then you had better start managing your boss.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2021

Recently we’ve had several clients ask us to help their managers get better at delegation. This tool works very well at every level of the business from executives delegating to middle managers, to project managers, to frontline supervisors and employees. Heck, some are not even up to you.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Over 20 years ago, I had a manager whose presence was an instant energy booster. Sometimes, he'd spontaneously invite us to sit in on a meeting with upper management, giving us a glimpse into high-level decision-making. Traditional management theory often centers around stability, predictability, and standardization.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 25, 2023

But when it stops you from diving into that pool, when it holds you back from taking a leap of faith, from trying new things because you’re scared it won’t be perfect, then it becomes something you need to manage. Instead, we face it head-on, and we manage it. Let’s walk you through six steps to help you manage your perfectionism.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings. Leaders and managers often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. Transform your management style, while building team trust.

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