In reality, there is no shortage of uniquely broad definitions for EX — as a field of knowledge, empirical study of the subject is still in its infancy and there is no consensus on a common definition. However, most characterizations agree on a couple things.
The chain of command goes both ways: an important thing for managers to remember in order to lead high-performing teams.
Data offers insights into trends and patterns and enables us to make predictions. And leaders can use that information to make decisions that impact their teams and organizations.
Feedback about your leadership style isn’t always easy to hear, and sometimes it reflects unconscious bias.
In today’s world, organizations must be agile and adaptive to change, while still focusing on long-term objectives. Strategic planning can make that happen.
How well do you deal with change? Are you resilient, and how much purpose do you find in your daily life?
A well-developed and deployed strategic plan can maintain an agency’s focus, push back on emergent priorities, enhance talent development and increase employee accountability.
Find out how leveraging a strategic plan can help articulate purpose and drive productivity, and explore the latent power of strategic planning beyond just producing a document.
Being a leader is tough, and sometimes it’s difficult to move people in the direction you want to go. But remember: People are complex and flawed and need to feel loved and respected. And there probably are days when you’re difficult, too.
Last month, Governing magazine released an article on the biggest issues to watch in 2023, and budgets made the top of the list. The article highlighted many reasons for optimism about the financial health of most governments — many of which are seeing surpluses — but it carried a cautionary tone and conveyed a scarcityRead… Read more »