
At Work with The Ready 13. Leadership Teams of the Future Act Like Org Designers
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Jun 24, 2024 Leadership teams of the future need to evolve from traditional models to embrace adaptability and resilience. Discussions revolve around transitioning from defense to offense, setting expectations, and understanding the real work of leaders. The importance of strategic thinking, organizational design, and continuous learning for effective leadership is emphasized.
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Focus on the Real Problems
- Focus on uncovering real problems through the work instead of getting bogged down in logistical details early on.
- Address emerging issues as they arise; don't overthink potential problems beforehand.
Unclear Leadership Roles
- Leadership teams often lack clarity on their shared purpose and accountabilities.
- This lack of clarity fuels the urge to control during transformations, as the rules of engagement aren't defined.
Define Shared Work
- Leadership teams must define their shared work, moving beyond reporting on individual functions.
- Focus on organizational design, including building the operating system (OS) and defining who does what.
