Who Is Confused? / by Alexander Lyadov

"Top managers are fighting with each other and pulling apart."

This is how the founder (or CEO) shows displeasure with his team.

Usually, in these situations, the leader thinks about ordering:

  • team-building training,

  • a group strategic session with 8-15 people,

  • or coaching for the most "problematic" top manager.

It's hard to blame the leader. Everyone around does the same thing.

Unfortunately, the company's resources will go down the drain.

At best, the employees will have fun on the company's dime.

This gives the boss a reason to console himself: "People got closer, made informal connections...". But deep down, he knows it's nonsense.

Most likely, good intentions will pave the road to hell again:

  • activity will generate more questions than answers,

  • smoldering conflicts will intensify,

  • misunderstandings will grow,

  • the leader's authority will decline.

Why?

People intuitively feel the problem lies elsewhere. After all, a team is a mirror reflection of its creator.

Can the team be better than the founder? Absolutely not.

Why do top managers endlessly clash with each other?

Because the founder lacks a clear picture in his head.

This is the main focal point of applying efforts.

Here, the ROI for the business is colossal.

Sincerely yours,

-Alexander


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