When we think of extraordinary organizations, we often think of exceptional leaders driving high performance. Think Howard Schultz at Starbucks, Steve Jobs at Apple, or Christine Day at lulu lemon. These are the outstanding examples of charismatic leadership,...
How well managers do their jobs is a topic that has received quite a bit of attention over the years. Essays, scholarly articles and full length books have been devoted to the subject, discussing everything from strategies for improving performance to specific...
Most people are familiar with the concept of being accountable for something. We’re accountable to our families, our relationships, and our work. In fact, as children, we learn the importance of being held accountable for our actions and the consequences that exist if...
What role does the Board of Directors play in the effectiveness of the organization? Are they influential? Do they make decisions? In order to understand the impact of the board on managerial effectiveness, you first have to think about accountability and authority in...
Academic journals and even on-line searches provide a great deal of information on managerial effectiveness from the perspective of improving subordinate performance. Motivation building, fostering teamwork, improving engagement or improving knowledge and skills of...
In any organization, who is the single person accountable for the results of that organization? That’s easy. It’s the CEO. The CEO is engaged by the organization’s Board to operate. The Board delegates accountability and authority to the CEO so she/he can engage the...
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