It’s not uncommon for even the strongest leaders to occasionally lose their nerve, triggered by any variety of events — a company merger, the introduction of a new team member, a change in reporting structure, a project that’s gone awry, or even simply a lack of feedback. Ironically, similar to the doctor who chooses not to
The ingredients of social and collaboration have become key factors in successfully fostering innovation. But often it’s not easy for organizations to transform their approach from single-area silo discussions to open, collaborative conversations. As we discussed with Nadia Lakhdari, Content Director for C2-MTL, just like other processes that mature within an organization, so does an organization’s comfort
The most recent Hay Group Best Companies for Leadership survey shows that collaboration is needed for companies to innovate and solve complex problems, reports Rick Lash, National Practice leader, Leadership and Talent for the Hay Group. The trouble is, many leaders lack key collaborative skills. Part of the problem lies in thinking that collaboration is
Menasha Packaging Corp. (MPC) transformed its culture from a staid, old-line traditional industrial one into a 21st Century innovation and collaboration one. To some this may seem a dramatic change, but if you know anything about MPC, it all stems from its core values, sustained over 163 years and 7 generations. I recently chatted with
What challenges do leaders face when trying to establish a collaborative innovation culture? Here’s a list that comes to mind: * silos with different existing cultures * strong egos and pontificators who don’t listen to others * hidden agendas that may sabotage the collaboration * cynicism To overcome these challenges, leaders need emotional intelligence.
Menasha Packaging Corp. (MPC) transformed its culture from a staid, old-line traditional industrial one into a 21st Century innovation and collaboration one. To some this may seem a dramatic change, but if you know anything about MPC, it all stems from its core values, sustained over 163 years and 7 generations. I recently chatted with Jeff Krepline, Executive Director of
In his book, Practically Radical, William C. Taylor (cofounder of Fast Company magazine) writes about collaborative leadership. Taylor believes that collaborative leadership is about ”collective capability,” not just collective intelligence. That is, leaders create the conditions in which diverse people work together to solve a tough challenge. As Boston Scientific cofounder John Abele said in an interview