Management Operating Systems, such as EOS®, Scaling Up®, and Rhythm®, are valuable and powerful tools that produce terrific results for many businesses. But they are not necessarily a good fit for every business or every situation. Like any powerful tool, these systems are most effective when used for the right…
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EOS®, also known as the “Entrepreneurial Operating System” or “Traction” is an effective management operating system for businesses. EOS incorporates proven processes and tools that help leadership teams achieve results. The weekly leadership team meeting (the “Level 10” meeting in EOS terminology) is at the heart of the model. Within the L10…
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Is teamwork overrated? It is constantly cited in business media. Seemingly every manager or executive profile contains a phrase about “team building skills.” But it is NOT a panacea — a solution for all problems. And in that sense, it is indeed overrated. My conclusion was fueled by a recent…
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While preparing for a discussion session at a recent workshop I wrestled with an important question: “What qualities or abilities are critical to success as a leader?” I believe that the answer to such a question evolves with the times and the challenges of those times. My initial notes listed…
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Today CEO’s face complex and dynamic challenges. While there are terrific resources available through CEO peer groups, all too rarely do CEO’s consider their options for mentors. In the April 2015 issue of Harvard Business Review, Suzanne de Janasz and Maury Peiperl concisely present the results of research concerning CEO’s…
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