This session introduces the foundational model behind the Academy—the same one I’ve used with leadership teams around the world. It helps you see your organization not just as a chart, but as a system: inputs, structure, leadership, and culture working together to deliver (or inhibit) performance.
We’ll explore why symptoms like low accountability or unclear roles persist—even in high-performing teams—and how to address them systemically.
Thinking Differently Starts Here
In this opening session, you’ll discover:
- Why most accountability problems aren’t cultural—they’re structural
- How a mismatch in role complexity can quietly stall execution
- How organizations lose value by “over-designing” or “under-delegating” work
- Why fixing performance isn’t about charisma—it’s about clarity
This is not a motivational talk. It’s a practical, proven model—presented in plain language—that gives leaders a fresh way to diagnose what’s working, what’s not, and why.
About the Series
Following this introductory session, I’ll be delivering 20 additional live modules, every second Tuesday from July 8 onward. Each 2-hour session will be recorded and edited into short, accessible segments for on-demand access.
The series is organized into four practical learning tracks:
- Organizational Effectiveness Foundations – See how strategy, structure, and systems really interact
- Delegation, Accountability, and Authority – Gain tools to assign work and responsibility with precision
- Leading People and Teams – Strengthen your capacity to lead managers and create accountability cultures
- Enterprise Leadership and Sustainable Culture – Elevate your leadership and enable scalable growth
Topics include:
- Delegation and accountability
- Role clarity and organization design
- Performance management and feedback
- Psychological safety and change leadership
Each module is designed for senior leaders who manage managers—people responsible for how work gets done, and who are ready to lead with more clarity, confidence, and impact.
What Participants Say
“Dwight provided us with valuable insights covering all aspects of our business plan as we faced a growth challenge. His most notable contribution was to educate us on organizational structure and the nature of effective management.”
— Stephen T. Makk, P.Eng., President
“Dwight’s services yielded a clearer understanding of the issues that impede our individual and organizational effectiveness. His expertise enabled us to identify processes that needed attention to support larger and more complex functions.”
— Andrew Reddin, COO, NPower Canada
“The ISO 20700 training course provides confidence in the quality and completion of projects. It’s transparent and ethical.”
— Wilson Ho, Business Consultant
Stream the recorded version of the First Session — No Cost
How Organizations Really Work: The Performance Model That Drives Sustainable Success:
This informative launch session is free to attend. It’s your opportunity to experience the Academy’s teaching style, clarity of content, and practical value, so you can decide if it’s the right fit for you or your leadership team.
Register here for the on demand streaming version: How Organizations Really Work (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VubwtuZVSi6Gh8RxWnhQZQ)
Questions? Contact me at dwight@effectivemanagers.com
Let’s take the guesswork out of management—
and start building organizations that perform by design.
