Tag: Leadership
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How Crucial is Curiosity
A curious article appeared in the September–October 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review, “The Business Case for Curiosity”, being the lead article in HBR’s Spotlight package on Curiousity. “Curiosity, we all know, is the spark that can lead to breakthrough…
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Enterprises Stop Copying the Spotify Model
Following on from last week’s post Why Enterprises and Legacy Organizations Struggle with the Spotify Model. Over the years, Spotify’s approach to agility has captured the imagination of organizations worldwide. The promise of empowered, autonomous teams delivering value quickly and…
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Why Enterprises and Legacy Organizations Struggle with the Spotify Model
Over the years, Spotify’s approach to agility has captured the imagination of organizations worldwide. The promise of empowered, autonomous teams delivering value quickly and consistently is irresistible. Yet, many enterprises, particularly those with long histories (like a 300-year-old UK-based bank…
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Fostering a Culture of Innovation: Unleashing Creativity and Driving Growth
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the lifeblood of any organization that aims to stay ahead of the curve. A culture of innovation is one that encourages experimentation, risk-taking, and continuous learning. This kind of culture doesn’t just happen overnight;…
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Management 3.0: Leading Agile Teams in a Complex World
In the dynamic landscape of modern work, traditional management approaches often struggle to keep pace with the complexity and speed of change. Enter Management 3.0, an approach that redefines leadership for today’s challenges, focusing on empowering teams, fostering innovation, and…
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Reflecting on the Shift: From Answer Man to Empowered Leader
Last week I wrote about Lessons from Intent-Based Leadership, the shift from being the “answer man” to an empowered leader, a transformative but not easy journey. It requires a mindset change, self-awareness, and a willingness to let go of habits…
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From Answer Man to Empowered Leader: Lessons from Intent-Based Leadership
For much of my career, I prided myself on being the “answer man.” I’d spent tens of thousands of hours developing expertise in a range of specialisms. People came to me with problems, and I responded with solutions, drawing on…