In Leading Change, Step-By-Step, author Jody Spiro describes three common mistakes leaders should avoid.
Those are:
- Thinking That a Mission is Developed by a Single Leader — Spiro explains that in order to have buy-in from across the organization, the creation of a mission requires negotiation and genuine input from across the organization. And that means a leader needs to be a good, active listener.
- Addressing Too Much in a Single Strategy; Inability to Say “No” — According to Spiro, leaders should avoid the temptation to “pack” a given strategy with several other strategies. Instead, you should be selective and narrow the strategy to a single thought that furthers your mission and is a niche where you can have a competitive advantage or offer a unique program or service.
- Confusing Strategies with Actions — Both strategies and actions specify something that will be done. But, as Spiro explains, actions are more specific and concrete. The strategy should cause you to determine the approach to addressing the problem and what won't be done.
Thank you Jody for this good advice.
