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Is it time to break through your concrete walls? If you're feeling any of these things right now, it's time to take action. 🔨 Sustainable growth feels hard 🔨 The culture you want seems out of reach 🔨 Inconsistent engagement and team alignment feels personal 🔨 Inertia is settling in - where's all the innovation at? We're not talking about quick fixes. We're talking about XL action that drives real, lasting change. And it starts with Concrete Wall Club Workshop - a few hours of your time to pause, slow down – then speed up 🏎️ What's stopping you? Book a free 30-minute enquiry call with us.

Before you criticize something, make sure you truly understand it. 🌟 It’s easy to judge what we don’t know, but wisdom comes from learning. Dive into the details, ask questions, and seek to understand the ‘why’ behind it. Only then can your feedback be constructive. 🧠✨ Connect with me and learn more at https://lnkd.in/g8nEw_wx ✨ #LearnBeforeYouJudge #SeekUnderstanding #ConstructiveCriticism #NapoleonHill #ClionaOhara #GaryGlass #SelfImprovement #GrowthMindset #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth

In the increasing number of industries that are being rolled up by private equity and giant corporations, small, private companies can become isolated and at risk. But there is another path to finding increased strength besides surrendering and joining the crowd - collaboration with peers. Sometimes those peers are also your competitors, but under the right circumstances, when there is a shared set of values and when there is trust, collaboration even with those competitors can be possible. In this Tugboat Institute® article, Scott Evans, President & CEO of Kenmore Envelope Company, Inc., shares how he has found strength and competitive advantage through a small number of trusted relationships he has built over the years with leaders of other companies in his industry. Through the sharing of ideas, strategies, and experiences, they are able to lift each other up and stay strong and thrive, even in the face of fierce competition. Read and be inspired to form relationships from which you, and your business, can draw strength. #kenmoreenvelopecompany #peoplefirst #collaboration #pragmaticinnovation #envelopes # teamkenmore #tugboatinstitute #evergreenceo #evergreenjournal

"Improvement starts with I" When it comes to management, we often begin by controlling and correcting others, but true improvement starts with a shift in mindset- 'correcting ourselves'. In our recent morning huddle at Bridgeway Medical Systems, our CEO Mr. Ashraf Thayyil highlighted the core concepts of Lean Management. As leaders, we must first exhibit the principles we want to see in our teams. Self-reflection, continuous personal development, and a willingness to lead by example are essential. Changing our habits, attitudes, and behaviors generates a positive ripple effect that motivates and empowers the people around us. Remember, the road to excellence in Lean starts with "I." 🌟 We are all prepared to begin a new journey, guided by the principles of Lean Management! #leadershipgoals #leanmanagement #bridgewaymedicalsystems #bridgewaygroup

⚡ Softwood's 24th Vision Conference wasn't just about sharing ideas – it was about sparking 🌟 them! Our interactive workshops are designed to ignite creative thinking 💭 and problem-solving skills in teams. Through engaging activities that challenge participants to think outside the box, we foster an environment that encourages critical thinking for analyzing situations from various angles to find optimal solutions 🎯 . Participants also explore new possibilities, envisioning 💡 innovative ways to approach tasks and overcome challenges. Ultimately, they discover new practices and strategies for ensuring long-term 🏆 success. This aligns perfectly with Softwood's core philosophy of continuous learning ⏳ and growth. By equipping our team members with these skills, we empower them to tackle challenges head-on and build a thriving future 🌱 for themselves and the company. #Softwood #24VisionConference #Creativity #Innovation #CriticalThinking #Sustainability #ThinkingOuttheBox #Teamwork #BuildingTeam

Bold actions create momentum; coordination follows. It’s the initial bold action that sets the wheels in motion. Coordination and planning will catch up once you start moving. #PositiveDay #PositivityMindset #DailyMotivation

We are not your ordinary company... We are committed to making our values the core of everything we do. We use them as decision-making filters that guide our day-to-day actions and shape our future. During our recent town hall, we shared our vision for growth, embraced lessons from our missteps, and introduced the management team to our updated company direction, vision, mission, and values: 1. Better Together 🤝 2. Adaptive, Agile & Innovative 🚀 3. Here to Help 💡 4. Play to Win 🏆 5. Passion Anchored in Proficiency 🔥 Vision and values aren’t just words on our website or the wall—they’re designed to guide our team and shape the experiences we create and deliver every single day. Check out highlights from our town hall in this short reel 🎥 #notyourordinarymeeting #values

20 years ago #Richard_Wittington proposed Six Questions:  Where an how is the work of strategizing and organizing actually done? Who does this strategizing and organizing work? What are the skills requerd for this work and how are they acquired? what are the common tools and techniques of strategizing and organizing? How is the work of strategizing and organizing organized itself? How Are the products of strategizing and organizing communicated and consumed? To what extent was the answer to the 6Qs in Management and Strategy research?

EXPLORING SYSTEMIC RELATIONSHIP ATTRIBUTES IN WARDLEY MAPPING I've always been captivated by Simon Wardley's approach to mapping an organization's strategic landscape. Recently, during a course, a group found it challenging to differentiate Wardley Mapping from Systemic Mapping or Constellations. Both involve boxes and lines, yet they serve distinct purposes. This got me thinking about the potential for integrating insights from systemic constellations, which emphasize relationships, into Wardley Mapping. Wardley Mapping primarily focuses on how different system components evolve and interconnect within a value chain. However, understanding the nuances of these connections—dependencies, value flows—can deepen our strategic insights. Inspired by systemic constellations, we can apply attributes like strength, criticality, volatility, and latency to these connections. SO WHY MIGHT THIS BE USEFUL? I live in Bremerhaven, Germany. Occasionally, I want to travel to Hamburg by train. Looking at the map, you might think taking the direct route would be the best option. However, the connection via Bremen is stronger, using faster trains and fewer stops. Nevertheless, the slower connection is more reliable—so not only distances and placement but also the qualities of the connection matter. SYSTEMIC RELATIONSHIP ATTRIBUTES Strength: Weak: Minor impact if altered. Moderate: Noticeable impact if altered. Strong: Significant impact if altered. Criticality: Non-critical: System functions without it. Moderately critical: System performance is affected without it. Highly critical: The system cannot function without it. Volatility: Stable: Consistent over time. Moderately volatile: Occasional changes. Highly volatile: Frequent changes. Latency: Low latency: Immediate interactions. Moderate latency: Noticeable delay. High latency: Significant delay. By applying these attributes, we can better understand and manage critical and volatile connections to ensure system robustness. Let's connect and discuss how we can leverage these insights to enhance our strategic approaches using Wardley Mapping. #WardleyMapping #SystemicThinking #StrategicPlanning #Agile #Facilitation #Leadership #Innovation

Very excited about this presentation from the _Project Lifecycles_ book.