The Real Organizational Chart?
One reason why there isn't more innovation in your organization is because too many people are working on their own -- unable or unwilling to let go of control and invite others into the picture. The result? Overwhelm. Stress. Bottlenecks. Missed opportunities. Long delays. And a major lack of collaboration. If the above chart is all too familiar, it's time to rethink how you're approaching your projects and begin inviting others into the sandbox.
12 WAYS TO CHANGE THE GAME/strong>
1. Tune into your organization's vision.
2. Identify the gaps between the vision and the reality
3. Make a list of what isn't getting done
4. Make a list of everything you do and check off the items that should be done by someone else
5. Write up a job description for every organizational role that is vacant or isn't getting done
6. Envision how cool it would be if you had the right people in the right slots
7. Identify the bottlenecks
8. Think about WHY these bottlenecks exist
9. Let go of your need to be in control
10. Ask one person, today, to join forces with you
11. Change the way you fill empty positions
12. Look for "unusual suspects" -- people who could help, but no one's ever thought of inviting them to the party
13. Delegate more
14. Look for interns
15. Improve your orientation process.
Thanks to Davy Cohen for the chart
Posted by Mitch Ditkoff at May 17, 2011 12:54 PM
Comments
If you are a leader and find yourself out in front all alone, you are not leading...you're taking a walk! I find the org chart that Davy drew illustrates your point Mitch, that collaboration is key to team work and the innovative action that follows.
I've seen this in teams that get so focused on their project, that they loose sight of the overall mission of the company. Innovative leadership is the solution I've found most useful for making effective connections with the teams, inspiring them to work together for a common goals and influencing the innovative actions by helping them continue to see their important role and contribusions.
Posted by: David Sollars at May 18, 2011 07:56 AM
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