What comes to mind when you think of the word "dashboard"? Your car? If you're a pilot, your instrument panel? I remember a class I took in college entitled "Management Information Systems (MIS)." It was all about the responsibility of the now-called "Information Technology (IT)" function in any organization's responsibility to provide "management" with data needed for decision-making. I see the term "dashboard" … [Read more...]
Infrastructure And Leadership
Believing That Lack Of Solid Infrastructure Is A Leadership Issue
Truly good leadership is hard to find. Many people in leadership positions (it has been my experience) shouldn't be. It's sad but true. So, when an organization is fortunate enough to have solid leadership in place, leveraging it is HUGE. It's all about scalability! How can an organization leverage its leadership? Its knowledge? There are only so many leadership people to go around, and good leaders are extremely … [Read more...]
Consistency
The 8th Leadership Fundamental
I believe a good leader absolutely must be a consistent leader! Following through and doing what you say you are going to do is imperative. Why? What does it mean to be consistent as a leader? Does it mean inflexible or “not creative?” Does it mean that you are “set in your ways?” How can a leader do the things leaders are supposed to do –like “stir the pot” when things are too settled– and be consistent at the … [Read more...]
Building Infrastructure Is Critical!
The 3rd Leadership Fundamental
Truly good leadership is hard to find. Many people in leadership positions (it has been my experience) shouldn't be. It's sad but true. So, when an organization is fortunate enough to have solid leadership in place, leveraging it is HUGE. It's all about scalability! How can an organization leverage its leadership? Its knowledge? There are only so many leadership people to go around and good leaders are extremely … [Read more...]