Every two years, like clockwork, one of the largest automotive parts manufacturers in the world faced what it called a “big event”: a large project went off the rails, costing the company a minimum of ...

The deepest myth about high performance is that great teams stay calm because they have better people or better plans.

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What does it take to build a strong team? A strong leader? Naturally. The right combination of skills and proficiency? Certainly. Budget? Extra budget never hurt. However, while these variables can ...

Every business leader wants a high-performing team, but how can you achieve that? Building a productive team requires a strong foundation of habits that your employees follow. Although day-to-day work ...

When I started working with a client whom I'll call "Dylan," he was newly promoted, full of energy and ready to make his mark. A bright, ambitious manager at a fast-growing software company, Dylan had ...

Technology is making it easier for everyone to move faster. The important question is who will move in the right direction? New technologies—including AI and automation—are quickly becoming ...

Use this phrase to remind the members of your team that you’re in it together, and that together you are collectively stronger and more effective. 2. Can you think of a better way? When you use this ...

Ideas only create value when organized clearly and executed with speed and discipline. Trust and strong relationships amplify performance more than strategy or talent alone. Albert Einstein has a ...

CISOs need to rethink their recruiting, retention, and personnel development strategies to better establish a business-aligned cyber organization that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Longtime ...