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The Power of “And”: Fostering Creative Teams at Hydro Aluminum
How can we inspire individuals to contribute value to the whole company and not just their group or department? In 1998, Marianne M. Aamodt…
Intuition as a Key Factor for Implementing Theory U
As pointed out by many researchers and business coaches, the pace of change and complexity in organizations today is accelerating at an exponential rate.
The Learning Organization Revisited
As cycles and fads move, the learning organization had its time on the stage, and then, like many such innovations, it faded in popular…
Whom Do You Trust?
There’s something about trusting people — and having people trust us — that is exciting. It’s a part of human nature to give and…
From Indicators to Action: The Systems Thinking Bridge
How well do you know your local area? Most people rely on a bewildering thicket of newspaper articles, TV news, and radio programs that…
Why Lean Works: A Three-Loop View of the Firm
A few years ago, Industry Week published a survey showing that although nearly 70 percent of all plants used lean manufacturing as an improvement…
Reverse Blueprinting in a Creative Mode
TEAM TIP In addition to using systems tools to diagnose and resolve organizational dilemmas, following the examples in this article, experiment with employing such…
Resiliency and Sustainability: Eight Elements for Superintendents Who Want to Make a Difference and Have the Resolve to Do So
The Oxford Thesaurus describes “resiliency” with these words: elasticity, flexibility, life, spring, stretch, tenacity, rigor. Why would anyone want to be all of these…
Organizational Politics: Using Your Power for Good
What do you think of when you consider corporate politics? Do you think of backstabbing, gossip, and self-interest, or do you think of alliance…
Systemic Board Governance: Creating Virtuous Cycles of Impact
During these difficult times, nonprofit organizations often provide the backbone to many communities, offering a much-needed safety net for those in need. Behind the…