Leadership Extra
If you're looking for an additional boost of inspiration or information, here are some articles and videos on problem-solving, change, and decision-making.
From the Harvard Business Review:
- This three-minute video puts a fresh spin on The Five Whys, a problem-solving technique that originated at Toyota. “Behind every seemingly technical problem is actually a human problem waiting to be found.” Watch video.
From the Leading Edge archives:
- Consultant Lynn Hagerman explores Engaging Your Employees during times of change. “Employee engagement can make the difference between a ho-hum environment with good-enough results and a working environment that truly excels.” Read full article.
- Consultant Renée Hanson discusses Balancing Change and Transition. “Research shows that effective leaders manage change on the structural level while also guiding people through the interpersonal behaviors that accompany transition.” Read full article.
From TEDGlobal:
- This twenty-minute talk on The Art of Choosing dissects how we make choices and what it means to have choices. “First assumption: If a choice affects you, then you should be the one to make it. This is the only way to ensure that your preferences and interests will be most fully accounted for.” Watch video.
