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Looking to build a thriving, intentional culture in your organization? I highly recommend "People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture" by Mark O’Donnell, Kelly Knight, and CJ DuBe’. This book is a must-read for leaders, managers, and supervisors who understand the crucial role culture plays in the future success of their businesses and the quality of their lives. https://lnkd.in/gp6zHMuV #Leadership #Management #IntentionalCulture #EOS #TeamBuilding #BusinessSuccess #MustRead

Speed is the success and failure of many organizations. The best leaders of sustained high performing companies know this and use speed to their advantage. The best strategies mean nothing if you don’t apply effort and execute, making timely and confident decisions. Continuously apply effort to a strong strategy and you have a winning formula. How do you effectively instill speed across an organization or team? Follow the basics of sustained high performance: 1. Set clear objectives and expectations, communicating them often. 2. Empower people to be part of the solution, inviting ideas and effort from all. 3. Purposefully pause to evaluate progress and learnings to apply moving forward. 4. Have the mentality to overcome obstacles and find your #pathtoyes. 5. Celebrate each step win or a lose. When you learn, every step is a step forward. It’s not about moving faster, it’s about continuously moving forward and not stopping. A culture focused on decisions, learning, communication and measurable progress is a culture of speed. #growth #growthmindset #leadership #culture #highperformance #success https://lnkd.in/eVDvdHUz

🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🚀 Today, I had the privilege of presenting alongside my incredible teammates on a fascinating case study titled "Alice in Wonderland? (A): The Transformation of Van Gend & Loos." 🌟 Our presentation focused on the challenges faced by the Dutch logistics company Van Gend en Loos (VGL) and the transformative leadership of Marike van Lier Lels. We explored how Marike's innovative approach, emphasizing transparency and employee involvement, helped steer the company through significant difficulties and paved the way for a successful organizational transformation. Key highlights from our presentation included : - 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐆𝐋 - 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥. - 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲'𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. Special thanks to our lecturer, Aisling Duhy, for the guidance and support throughout this project! 🙏 📚 For those interested in leadership and change management, this case study is a great example of how effective leadership can drive significant organizational change. #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Teamwork #Innovation #Logistics #Presentation #LearningExperience

Culture or strategy? Which is more important for success? In my recent TEDx talk, "Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch," I explored this controversial topic. While both are essential, I recently asked a small focus group of colleagues, and the majority agreed that a solid culture is key to empowering employees to challenge the status quo and spark game-changing ideas. But what do you think? Do you prioritize culture over strategy to unleash your organization's transformational vision? Share your thoughts in the comments! #culture #strategy #innovation #transformation For more insights on this topic, check out these interesting articles from the Harvard Business Review: - Does Your Company’s Culture Reinforce Its Strategy and Purpose? - Company Culture Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Deliver 4, Million-Dollar Projects in Just 6 Months, Leading 15+ Tech Experts 👨💻 Team delegation for the win! 💹 Giving your team a sense of membership and leadership improves a lot of parameters such as: 💪 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 - Strengthens team and speeds up projects. 🔼 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 - Builds trust and provides growth opportunities. 🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - A culture where everyone feels valued. 💡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - An empowered enthusiastic team can bring new ideas!  ⚖  𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 - Ensures a healthier work environment for all. Successful delegation builds a foundation for not just completing the tasks but also for nurturing future leaders. We use this method at TST Technology to win together. Embracing delegation has transformed the way we work, fostering a more collaborative, innovative, and balanced team dynamic. What’s your team winning strategy?

💡Here’s a great place to start if you’re thinking how your org purpose could support your team! 👇 https://lnkd.in/dmUpwAY9 Simon Sinek, Isaac Getz and an untold number of other consultants, authors and experts have been saying it for years: Start with “Why”, not with “How”. "’How’ organizations focus on productivity; ‘Why’ organizations inspire cultural influence, process enhancement, and product innovation." As leaders, nurturing a 'Why'-focused culture isn't just about the bottom line; it's about empowering teams to shape culture and drive innovation. Let's start by shaping purpose-driven teams! 🌱 #leadership #management #culture #organizationalculture #companyculture

People First, Systems Second in Continuous Improvement In our journey towards operational excellence, it's crucial to remember the order of priority: People first, systems second. Cultivating the Right Culture: The cornerstone of continuous improvement lies in building a culture that values the people. By putting people at the forefront, we create an environment where innovation thrives. 🛠️ Role of Systems: While systems are essential tools that help streamline operations, they should support, not dictate, the human element. Systems work best when they enhance the processes that our people manage and improve. 🔍 Addressing Issues: When challenges arise, rather than pointing fingers at individuals, we should examine the systems and processes. Understanding that the solution often lies in process refinement helps us address the root cause without undermining morale. This approach not only leads to more effective problem-solving but also empowers our teams, fostering a workplace where continuous improvement is embraced by all. 🤔 How do you ensure that your approach to continuous improvement puts people first? #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #PeopleFirst

Embracing creativity is key to breaking free from rigid thinking and unlocking innovative solutions. McKinsey emphasises the importance of fostering an inclusive culture to boost performance and productivity. 🌟 How can you cultivate a more creative mindset? 🌟 What steps can leaders take to encourage innovation? 🌟 How can inclusivity drive better results? #Innovation #Leadership #CreativeThinking #Productivity 🔗 Read more from the link below.

9 out of 10 CEOs believe corporate purpose is critical to the success of their company. However, when asked how effectively their company’s purpose is coming to life, the average rating was 6 out of 10. Shared purpose is key. When teams understand why they are doing what they are doing, it can lead to innovation, accelerated results, and job satisfaction. As a leader, make sure that the purpose isn’t only discussed behind closed doors and everyone understands why they come to work AND how they are empowered to make a difference.

Continuing the corporate status quo stifles growth and new leadership opportunities. It's essential to foster a desire for advancement within oneself to propel not only personal growth but also to elevate and innovate the company while enhancing the client experience. #Growth #Leadership #Innovation