Vision
In order to be an effective leader, one must have vision. A long term, far reaching goal that incorporates lessons from the past, while keeping an eye on the future. The most successful leaders are the ones who keep their companies and employees focused on the vision that they set out to achieve. Below are some tools and ideas for fostering and conveying that vision.
Anonymous Request Boxes
- Create a request box for your organization along with a communication strategy for all employees about the boxes and how suggestions would be handled. Develop a work group to be responsible for the review of the inputs from the boxes. Make sure to initiate some of the suggestions for continued confidence that employee’s opinion counts in the organization.
Leadership Programs
- Visit the Leader Institute for leadership program development tools (www.leaderinstitute.com ) or the Stephen Covey website (www.stephencovey.com) for leadership tips and tools.
Mentoring Programs
- Develop a mentor program within the organization with assistance from Executive Leadership and Human Resources. Visit Stephen Covey for tools and tips (www.stephencovey.com).
Ethics Training
- Contact your Human Resources department to assist you with development and on-going education related to ethics.
Create a Project Management Office
- Visit Project Management Institute for assistance with developing a PM Office. Discuss the pros and cons related to this before identifying the advantages within the organization.
Mind Mapping Training
- Visit www.mindmapping.com for information and software.
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Management Tools and Resources 