In full disclosure, the original title for this part of the series was stability, not resilience. Much of the management literature highlights how important it is for leaders to provide stability during times of crisis, but as we were digging into this topic – and our own experiences navigating stress and uncertainty – we found that resilience was the better choice. Stability implies…
Read MoreOur work at the Academic Leadership Group is to help leaders face uncertainty, navigate complexity, and create a future-ready organization. Recently, it felt like that mission is now on steroids. As we brainstormed how we might help our colleagues and clients through this time of prolonged uncertainty, we reflected on the leader's role and the touchstones that provide guidance. We start with kindness, because we believe it is what is needed first and foremost during times of chaos, disruption, and overwhelm.
Read MoreIn just a few short weeks, we have witnessed a worldwide shift to WFH or “working from home” During this time, we have received emails from clients and colleagues asking for advice on a very specific aspect of WFH, i.e., how do I design and facilitate effective virtual meetings for my teams and my clients? It is both an art and a science. Let’s look at both.
Read MoreTo achieve diversity goals, organizations need to transform. Leaders across the organization, not just those in diversity functions, need to adopt new practices and build a culture that supports everyone working there. This is a process that is called inclusive leadership.
Read MoreWhile there is broad agreement that higher education needs to innovate and evolve to meet external challenges, the question “How do we help people through change?” is rarely asked. There is talk of strategic plans with bold vision statements, but we don’t hear enough discussion of how to help the people who make up these institutions navigate through the uncertainty, doubt, and fear of failure that accompanies change.
Read MoreWe have received three requests to lead a program on Authentic Leadership over the past month. When things come in threes, we take notice :)
Read MoreStrengths coaching, an approach we’ve used frequently and to great benefit at ALG, has been the subject of some debate – does it work? What about weaknesses, are you saying we just ignore those? Is it just a fad? We would like to put this debate in context and provide insights based on our own practice of more than a decade in this area.
Read More“What is the change you want to see and what is your first step?” Your answer to this question puts you on your own personal path of change.
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