Strategy Without Execution?
We know results are driven by strategy, structure and execution. Even with the best of structure and strategy, execution is crucial. When I was an instructional coach at a Title 1 school, we [...]
Try this tip: Take real risks.
Take real, not fake risks. Many bosses, like many people, try to stand out in some superficial way; maybe through their clothes, their interests, or a public display of support for a popular [...]
Try this tip: Apply the Pareto Principle.
According to the principle, 80% of our actions are daily routines and tasks that we can’t ignore, but they may not move us towards our goals. What matters is selecting the best activities for the [...]
Try this tip: Share clear expectations.
Yesterday, I enjoyed a great, self-reflective discussion with the Cabinet and Lead Principals of the Chippewa Falls Area School District (WI). After reviewing results from a Studer Education [...]
Try this Tip: Select your focus strategically
Selecting your focus sounds intuitive, but it’s no easy feat. Nick Tasler’s newest Harvard Business Review blog, “Three Myths that Kill Strategic Planning,” reminds us [...]