5 Key Things I Learned About Building Better Innovation Teams
These are a few of the most important lessons I learned to lead innovation better.
Teams
The People I Worked with on Amazing Projects
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” — Lao Tzu For Friday Reflection, I took a look back through the project teams I’ve lead through some big challenges and even bolder ambitions. I listed out the people …
5 Dynamics of High Performance Teams
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain You can create a better stage for high performance teams if you know how. The key is to know what dynamics actually underpin high …
6 Success Patterns for V-Teams
What is the success pattern for leading a successful v-team? I asked one of my mentors, a seasoned softie for his take on what are the keys to a successful v-team. Here is what he had to say: you’re building a coalition — not just a vteam make sure everyone is committed … not just …
Turning Chickens Into Pigs
Have you ever been on a project where key stakeholders don’t have skin in the game, but they have a controlling vote? This is a bad situation. It’s like multiple backseat drivers, except they won’t be there if the car crashes. What’s the solution? You turn chickens into pigs! The Chicken and the Pig You …