This week we bridge the gap between strategic and tactical perspectives in an organization. Research yields employees leave leaders not jobs. Connecting and communicating effectively within an organization is a leaders number one priority. Its what your team really needs during times of change.
Read the HBR article Being a Strategic Leaders is About Asking the Right Questions.
Question:
- Reflect on a time of major change or organizational transformation (like a merger), who was a leader that you observed maintained the trust of their team?
- Explain what behaviors you observed and why they were critical to this leaders success.
- How would you as a leader integrate them when faced with major organizational change?