Leaders can effectively implement the follow-through strategy by setting clear goals and priorities, insisting on realism in all dialogues, and actively engaging with their staff. They should have candid discussions about operational realities and ask employees about what the organization is doing right and wrong. This approach not only shares the organizational vision but also opens a space for candid conversation, earning the team's respect. It's also important to focus on a few clear priorities that can produce the best results from the resources at hand. This can help people make better trade-offs between priorities daily and avoid organizational politics.
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Know your people and your business — Leaders must make an effort to engage with their staff actively and have candid discussions on operational realities. A leader who asks superficial questions at significant and casual interactions leaves the team with a sense that said leader is clueless. In contrast, a leader who actively discusses operational realities shares the organizational vision and opens a space for candid conversation, which earns the team's respect. Insist on Realism — Leaders have to be realistic and ensure that realism is the goal of all dialogues in the organization. An excellent way to start is to ask employees frequently, ""What are we doing right, and what are we doing wrong as a business?"" Set Clear Goals and Priorities — Focus on a few clear priorities that can produce the best results from the resources at hand. Well-thought-out priorities can help people make better trade-offs between priorities daily and avoid organizational politics. Follow Through — Ensure ...
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