The issue of unsatisfactory accountability seems pervasive across commerce industry and government. I heard a mine manager of a significant mine tell his direct reports, general managers of divisions, “I’m holding you accountable for the delivery of these actions”. The problem was he said it at the end of each of the five consecutive meetings […]
Some leaders gain the trust and respect of their people by their consistent values based behaviour and decisions. Other leaders lose trust and respect by committing these seven deadly sins: 1. Choosing what suits them instead of the greater good for their people and the organisation. 2. Taking credit for the good work of others […]
The leadership team consists of all the leaders in the organisation, not just the top tier. A front line supervisor is a leader too. The great leadership team creates these skills, by first agreement then consistent correct practice: They all agree on and live the values. Every action is results-oriented towards fulfilling the vision, mission […]
“I am holding you accountable for this to be done on time and as agreed, OK?” said the general manager to her direct report. “Sure” was the reply. At the due date and time the direct report said “I’m sorry but there were too many other interruptions that were of immediate priority. I’ll have it […]
CEOs discover challenges all the time. They notice when things aren't as they should be. They also get distracted by new issues. Attempting to cover the ground they quickly delegate the issue to others. Since accountability is at an all time low, along with engagement and productivity, the issues aren't dealt with effectively. Their rectification […]
Major Insights Workplace Attitudes supported by Great Leadership Behaviour have the biggest impact on viability, productivity and sustainability. Structures, systems, product and service creation, productivity, acquisition and use of resources and talent, and stakeholder relationships are all dependent upon these two wings. Without these wings, the organisation is like a dodo – can’t fly, can’t […]
