The blind pursuit of productivity has led to an epidemic of corporate gaslighting. At the heart of this lies a fundamental flaw: when leaders fail to define a clear business strategy they react to the negative consequences with a Pavlovian response: they prescribe training for employees. Conflicting Priorities and the Tyranny of the Urgent Most […]
Blaming Employees – The Corporate Gaslighting Epidemic Read Post »
Developing effective leaders is a critical component of any successful organization. But simply training individuals in leadership skills doesn’t cut it. For maximum impact – and return on investment – development programs must be integrated with an organization’s business strategy. 15% Improvement in Organizational Performance Organizations that link leadership development to their business goals see
How Strategic Leadership Development Creates RoI Read Post »
Strategic thinking is a key skill for leaders and executives. Almost every job ad out there lists it as a requirement. Here are 5 key habits of strategic thinkers to help you get your head around the question: what is strategic thinking? 1. Practise Purposeful Networking Strategic thinking involves curiosity and learning from others. I
5 Habits of Strategic Thinkers to Boost Your Influence Read Post »
Two approaches have proven particularly effective to start aligning leadership teams at the beginning of a strategy and identity process: Combining a 360-degree feedback and a team assessment. These tools address individual leadership challenges and create transparency about a team’s level of functionality. Functional team consisting of conscious leaders will dare to create strategy beyond
Two Must-Have Resources To Design More Impactful Strategy Read Post »
This is an excerpt from an interview with Alex Brueckmann that was first published by Authority Magazine – read the full interview here. In order to make sure that we are all on the same page, let’s begin with a simple definition. What does Operational Scalability mean to you? At its core, operational scalability is
Executive Summary: The dangers of neglecting strategic skills in leadership development Leadership development programs have long been mainly about so-called soft skills. Participants learned how to communicate more smoothly, delegate better, or manage conflict in their teams. Programs taught coaching skills for leaders and explored emotional intelligence. The main promise of human resources (HR) functions
Building People Skills Is No Longer Enough Read Post »
If you want to make sure that people ‘get it’ – make sure you get them. Start by untying two knots: structure & content of your communication. Let’s talk structure first: Inspired by my friend Chris Atkinson‘s book on engaging audiences I use OMEC, which stands for Opening, Message, Evidence, Close. Here’s the first big knot that we need to untie – focus
Two Knots to Untie to Win Your Audience Over Read Post »
The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to leadership development is no longer effective in supporting the diverse range of skills required of modern leaders. To ensure that leaders are equipped to handle the unique challenges of their roles and contribute to the long-term success of their organizations, personalized leadership development programs are emerging as a powerful alternative.
5 Essential Components of Personalized Leadership Development for Maximum ROI Read Post »
The amount of money businesses waste on poorly designed leadership development is staggering. Too often, it is only when business realize that there is no tangible impact from these training programs that they re-think their approaches. Let me share some advice based on over a decade of experience in designing strategically aligned leadership programs that
5 Tips to Ensure Your Leadership Development Efforts Support Business Strategy Read Post »
Developing effective leaders is a critical component of any successful organization. But simply training individuals in leadership skills is not enough. For maximum impact, executive and leadership development programs must be closely linked to an organization’s business strategy. Thereby, capability building boosts business performance, increases individual engagement, and pays into talent management. Improved performance Organizations
While writing my new books, I’ve had my fair share of struggles and triumphs in the world of strategy and leadership literature. While some may think it’s a dry and boring field, I’ve found it to be anything but. In fact, the whole experience of writing and publishing business books can be quite entertaining, to
Writing books is exhilarating & frightening, all at the same time Read Post »
Leading a business can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. To create a thriving business and build a fulfilling life, there are some critical skills and insights that every entrepreneur and business leader should develop: business strategy, pricing, sustainability, and certain elements of leadership. Business strategy is crucial for every business, regardless of their industry
3+1 Essential Success Skills Every Business Leader Should Master Read Post »
During my teenage years I struggled to understand what people meant when they said, “Alex, you need to think more positively”. Not only didn’t I get what they wanted to tell me – I felt annoyed, because it didn’t make sense to me. Later in life, I wanted to finally understand this magical concept of
The Power of Positive Thinking: How to Empower Your Mind Read Post »
You have a 90% chance of being in a company that has a skill gap. You also have a 60% chance of being in one that wastes money on learning and development. Recent research shows that 90% of companies are aware that they will have a significant skill gap in the years to come. They see that they don’t have the capabilities today that they will need in the near future to be able to deal with the challenges that are coming their way. While this is the overwhelming majority, at the same time, only 16% believe that they know how to close these skill gaps. Essentially, they feel they know what they need but they don’t know what to do about it.
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