The Simple List to Leadership Success
There is a lot of news at the moment about leaders in politics and business and their ability to lead well and with integrity.
While we may wish that everyone in a leadership position would always do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, that is humanly impossible.
What is possible is to do the best we can and continue to “go forward.” To get caught in the trap of never moving on important issues has long range consequences in every situation.
With the use of a simple checklist the ability to move forward occurs in a timely manner, (notice that is not quickly, but timely), and with a strong possibility of success.
Here is that simple list;
1. Have we asked all the right questions of the right people? (Inclusion)
2. Has all the data that could tell us anything about this situation been reviewed and understood? (Homework completely done)
3. Have we taken the time to assess and analyze the impact of our decision on all parties? (Remove our biases and see the big picture)
4. Are we initiating an action that will do the most good with the least harm? (Is this the best we can do?)
5. Have we taken into account the long term effects of what we are about to do? (It isn’t always about just today’s issue)
6. Are we able and capable as an organization to do this in a timely manner? (Do we move at the right speed?)
Just for today, “go forward.”