Don Graumann's Blog, page 6
July 20, 2023
If your top performer left, how would you backfill? If 5x more new business landed than expected,…
If your top performer left, how would you backfill? If 5x more new business landed than expected, how would you scale? If regulation rendered 50% of your business moot, how would you pivot? Running scenarios is core to being ready which is core to leadership.
Do you run scenarios?
If your top performer left, how would you backfill? If 5x more new business landed than expected, how would you scale? If regulation rendered 50% of your business moot, how would you pivot? Running scenarios is core to being ready which is core to leadership.
June 28, 2023
When people really need help, it is rarely going to be at your convenience. Be a servant leader….
When people really need help, it is rarely going to be at your convenience. Be a servant leader. Accept the situation. Help.
Help Now, Not at your Convenience
When people really need help, it is rarely going to be at your convenience. Be a servant leader. Accept the situation. Help.
June 13, 2023
One basic goal for all managers is trying to minimize the time being a bottleneck for the team. This…
One basic goal for all managers is trying to minimize the time being a bottleneck for the team. This means reassessing which decisions truly need to pass through them and which can be cascaded and handled by the team.
Don’t be a bottleneck
One basic goal for all managers is trying to minimize the time being a bottleneck for the team. This means reassessing which decisions truly need to pass through them and which can be cascaded and handled by the team.
May 25, 2023
When brainstorming in a group, remember that the point is generating and exploring ideas. Don’t…
When brainstorming in a group, remember that the point is generating and exploring ideas. Don’t allow your enthusiasm to claim a disproportionate share of voice. It means others have to elbow their way into the discussion. Some will choose not to.
Don’t Dominate Brainstorms
When brainstorming in a group, remember that the point is generating and exploring ideas. Don’t allow your enthusiasm to claim a disproportionate share of voice. It means others have to elbow their way into the discussion. Some will choose not to.
May 17, 2023
Do you ask questions that you could figure out yourself? Is there a threshold you assess before…
Do you ask questions that you could figure out yourself? Is there a threshold you assess before asking a question (i.e. would it take the other person far less effort to come up with the answer)?
Do you ask unnecessary questions?
Do you ask questions that you could figure out yourself? Is there a threshold you assess before asking a question (i.e. would it take the other person far less effort to come up with the answer)?
