A recent Fortune Magazine article summarized a study of 40,000 M&A deals, which found that 70-75% of them fail. The article indicated that “in their urge to merge, executives often buy a strategically misfit target, overpay for it, and fail to integrate it properly.” One of the main reasons many M&A deals fail to meet … Read more
It’s relatively easy to find articles and training materials on building and leading effective teams. It is considerably more challenging to find content about being an effective team member. This short article provides a five-step approach to not only being an effective team member, but to being a star team member. Step 1 – Communicate … Read more
I’ve been fortunate in my career to have worked with many great leaders and benefitted from the knowledge of strong mentors and sponsors. I’ve taken a little something from each of those experiences and sprinkled in some of my own learnings. The result is a four-step approach to coaching and feedback which has helped me … Read more
In today’s environment of often globally dispersed teams, cultural differences in communications can make effective communication difficult. However, there is a simple approach that will ease communication between team members. Listen – to understand Constructive team communication requires effective listening, and it can start with you. By this I mean not just hearing what your … Read more
The skills required of a leader managing remote employees are not fundamentally different than those for managing any other employees. However, the most effective managers put a little extra effort into communicating effectively, building relationships, and cultivating a sense of team when members are geographically dispersed. This brief article provides guidance on how to do … Read more
Everyone is motivated in different ways. As a leader of a team, you can improve the likelihood of motivating your whole team by following the steps below. Manage Both High & Low Performers As a leader, you are very likely managing a team that has a mix of high and low performers. Most teams start … Read more