Mike Figliuolo's Blog, page 44
August 4, 2022
What best describes the predominant management style in your organization?
Our reader poll today asks: What best describes the predominant management style in your organization?
Empowering: Leaders set direction and get out of their people’s way 15.23%Balanced: Leaders dig into the details in some situations but are hands-off in others 46.51%Micromanaging: Leaders are way too into the details and get in people’s way 23.04%Absent: They don’t set direction nor do they know what’s really going on 15.22%Not much empowerment.
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August 3, 2022
Using The 80/20 Rule to Think Critically
Learn how an Italian gardener’s simple principle can make problem solving much easier.
Critical thinking doesn’t only apply to coming up with recommendations. You need to think critically about the way you’re going to spend your time and energy. Those things are limited. You have too many problems to solve and not enough time. I encourage people to follow the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle.
The Pareto Principle
The Pareto principle was coined by Vilfredo Pareto when he noticed that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population.
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August 1, 2022
The Importance of Critical Thinking
Stopping and considering decisions before you make them is only the start to critical thinking and building on those skills makes all the difference.
The importance of critical thinking
Let’s look at the importance of critical thinking. So many times when people ask us, “Can you go solve this problem,” we rush off and start solving it without stopping to think before we do.
We’re facing new demands that require extensive amounts of information before we can make a decision.
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July 28, 2022
Does your leader give you enough of their time and attention?
Our reader poll today asks: Does your leader give you enough of their time and attention?
Absolutely! I get everything I need from them 26.06%Mostly. Sometimes I wish I got more 32.19%Not really. I feel like a bit of an afterthought 31.03%Not at all. It’s like I don’t even exist 10.72%Allocating appropriate time.
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July 27, 2022
Saying No
Strategic focus often involves saying no to intriguing project requests.
One of the shortest words you can say is also the most important. Saying no is about choice. Shifting your mindset from “I have to” to “I choose to” requires saying no to tasks and activities that are off track.
There are many reasons why saying no is hard. You might not want to miss an opportunity.
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July 25, 2022
How to Find Balance Between Leadership and Management
Today’s post is by Ming Ong. Learn more about him at the end of the post. Here’s Ming…
In Leading Change, the Leaders as Chief Transformation Officer, Warren Bennis said, “Management is getting people to do what needs to be done. Leadership is getting people to want to do what needs to be done. Managers push. Leaders pull. Managers command. Leaders communication.”
The fine line between management and leadership within the workplace is encountered often, and by many individuals in position of authority.
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July 21, 2022
How much do social issues affect your workplace?
Our reader poll today asks: How much do social issues affect your workplace?
Significantly: We make major business decisions based on social issues 18.50%Somewhat: We act on major social issues that directly affect our business 39.00%Not much: Only in extreme cases do social issues affect our business actions 31.00%Not at all: Social issues have no place in our workplace 11.50%Socially active companies.
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July 20, 2022
Running a Prioritization Process
Building a prioritization process for your organization can help you eliminate distractions and focus your efforts on the most meaningful projects.
A consistent and regularly-scheduled prioritization process helps eliminate distractions and focus your efforts on the most meaningful projects. Some processes are formal while others are simply frequent conversations about priorities.
Choose a process that’s appropriate for the size of your organization. I’ve worked for two very different organizations.
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July 18, 2022
5 C’s of Servant Leadership
Servant leaders put others ahead of themselves and are prepared to sacrifice for the greater good. Five characteristics stand out for servant leaders. Which of them do you possess?
Today’s post is by Vijay Eswaran, author of Two Minutes from the Abyss (CLICK HERE to get your copy).
Leadership is not about telling people what to do. A true leader is one who knows how to serve.
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July 14, 2022
How frequently does your organization reassess and renew its strategic plan?
Our reader poll today asks: How frequently does your organization reassess and renew its strategic plan?
More than once a year 15.45%Once per year 40.16%Once every 2-3 years 17.37%Once every 4+ years 13.51%What’s a strategic plan? 13.51%What’s the right frequency?
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