How do you generate action from others as a leader?”
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“As I have been discussing this question with several clients, I have been honing in on a core set of actions that a leader can take to create alignment with others. ”
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“1. Set and communicate clear expectations.”
“2. Secure commitments from others on how they will meet those expectations.”
“3. Hold people accountable if they don’t fulfill their commitments.”
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“All three steps are necessary to drive action. ”
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“For 1, it’s impossible to mobilize others to do something without telling them what they need to do, and who, specifically, is responsible for doing those things. ”
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“For 2, sharing expectations with others isn’t enough, because they have to agree to those expectations and commit themselves to meeting them before they will actually do something. ”
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“For 3, a leader must create a culture of accountability with consequences for commitments to mean something in terms of making things happen.”
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“This three step process to create alignment with others has been resonating with a number of clients as we map it to their leadership challenges, and I am curious whether it resonates with readers out there. Please comment or email if you have thoughts or refinements.”
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