When
organization leaders look at the Learning Experience Design (LXD) they think of disrupting innovations; however, it is about offering an ecosystem that aligns with the learner's goals.
If you're
an organization leader looking for ways to improve your skills, these seven TED Talks can offer great insights on how to be a better leader.
Not exact matches
The act of simplification is great for
leaders because it encourages new ways of
looking at old problems, and sets a standard of continuous improvement that can (and will) become infectious in your business or
organization.
Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb
leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief
organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a
look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.
Inspiring
leaders actively
look for ways to contribute to the overall success of an
organization.
When you hear your boss remark that you as the
leader are assigned to the
organization because «you know what right
looks like,» you are being told several things.
At the program we're aiming to go beyond the «mom and apple pie» aspects of ethical leadership, to
look not just at the values and skills of ethical
leaders, but also at the particular institutional mechanisms that ethical
leaders use to shape institutional culture and to put their vision into practice throughout business
organizations.
We recently wrote a blog post about how one
leader's influence affects the whole
organization, which talks about how you need to take a hard
look at yourself and your company.
In every case we
looked at, the
leader was proud of the
organization but decidedly humble about his role within it.
Business
leaders in our community need to come together to form more forward -
looking organizations that will help the entrepreneurial community grow.
Clearly articulate your
organization's business drivers, and define what success
looks like, both for the
organization and its
leaders.
Let people know you are
looking for people to step into their leadership and that your
organization is
looking for
leaders.
As a
leader within your
organization, people are going to
look to you to set an example for the rest of the group.
Everything I see indicates that this revolution will require a hard and honest
look at the ability of
organizations and
leaders to operate with speed, agility and a greater sensitivity to values and ethics.
The City of Calgary encourages all Calgarians to
look to their neighbours, colleagues, community
leaders and local
organizations or businesses for those who could qualify as recipients of the Calgary Awards.
So, when searching for your
organization's next
leader,
look for someone with an attenuated dopamine function: someone who is never satisfied with the status quo, someone who wants the feeling of success more than others — but likes it less.
Is your brand or
organization looking to partner with a digital marketing thought
leader or include them in one of your
organization's upcoming publications or content pieces?
One way to
look at the issue is this: rather than limiting work flex, working to understand how flexible work options can make your company more productive, efficient, and even happier might be a wiser use of your energy and talents as a
leader in your
organization.
Business
leaders often
look over their shoulders trying to find the next disruptive player or event that will shake up their
organizations.
LINCOLN, MA — Mass Audubon, New England's largest conservation
organization and a
leader in nature - based education for more than 60 years, this month debuts a new, easy - to - use online program catalog for teachers, science coordinators, administrators, and others
looking for educational enrichment programs and field trips.
Always
look at the underlying reason a «Rebbe» or «Community
Leader» endorses a candidate and you will usually find a link to some benefit to a specific
organization or individual instead of the community itself.
The embattled AIDS service
organization GMHC fired its CEO months ago and is still
looking for a new
leader after former NYC Council Speaker Chris Quinn reportedly turned down the job.
But at the moment, it
looks like former Assemblyman Frank Seddio has amassed sufficient support to take control of the party
organization, even as a number of minority members are pushing for Assemblyman Karim Camara, whose candidacy is complicated by the fact that he's neither a district
leader nor an executive committee member.
Peter LaVenia, secretary to the Upper Hudson Green Party, said the
organization drafted Peltz when it got wind of a bid by another candidate to submit opportunity to ballot petitions that could allow a non-Green Party member to co-opt the ballot line through a write - in campaign — a tactic which party
leaders don't
look kindly on.
The
organization's
leaders looked back on what was really a transitional year — and
looked forward to a busy 2011.
In August, 2014 we will convene a diverse working group comprised of nurse ethicists and
leaders from major nursing
organizations to begin the process of developing recommendations to address the most pressing ethical challenges faced by nurses today and
looking out on the horizon.
Directed by Babak Najafi, the follow - up to the brutal and bonkers actioner Olympus Has Fallen finds Butler «s Secret Service head accompanying the President to the London funeral of the British Prime Minister, which becomes a target for a terrorist
organization looking to wipe out the world's most powerful
leaders.
As a
leader who co-founded a high - performing charter school network and charter support
organization, and who now leads Chiefs for Change, an
organization of state and district
leaders committed to educational excellence, I'm an ardent charter supporter — and I'm arguing for taking a
look in the mirror.
The Executive Forum is your opportunity to collaborate with industry experts and other senior learning
leaders as you
look to expand your strategic perspectives to further engage and connect with your
organization.
All employees
look up to the
organization's
leaders when adopting a set work culture within the
organization.
The
leader of any
organization knows that part of his or her job is to
look for better ways to do things and to stay current on trends in the field.
The
organization is currently growing,
looking to expand its work in developing future ethical
leaders in other countries, including Bhutan and the United Arab Emirates.
The Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership (Ed.D. in OCL) degree is for current and emerging
leaders looking to create and foster learning environments that drive systemic improvement across a range of
organizations.
«I think it's a historic moment; for the first time in 17 years, the FCC has gone through a careful process of
looking at the needs,» said Keith R. Krueger, CEO of the Consortium for School Networking, a nonprofit membership
organization for school technology
leaders.
However, if we believe that we all have room to grow, including those at the top of
organizations, then it's time for district
leaders to take a second
look at how coaching can increase their own effectiveness as
leaders.
The EdD program is for current and emerging
leaders looking to create and foster learning environments that drive systemic improvement across a range of
organizations.
Ambitious school reform movements create a sense of urgency, optimism, and emotional commitment, and they tend to win the backing of powerful political
leaders and the financial support of major philanthropic
organizations (who always make those movements
look great in their glossy annual reports, attracting even more supporters).
School
leaders are
looking for like - minded
organizations to support their aims for pupil achievement and engagement, but are often faced with limited resources.
Look across the sector and you'll find countless
organizations focused on the important work of developing broader teacher and
leader...
«Effective school
leaders run schools that
look like modern
organizations where culture, incentives and technology can enable groups of teachers to perform beyond the sum of their individual abilities.»
People, including
leaders, often
look to widely recognized animal welfare
organizations and other respected agencies for guidance on issues unfamiliar to them.
«With the need for meaningful change and transparency more relevant than ever, I
look forward to bringing together a broad coalition of industry
leaders, animal welfare
organizations, companies, associations and individuals to collaborate on developing animal care standards that will benefit pets, consumers and the industry.»
As we
look beyond this transition, the Walker Board is focused on fully activating the new campus, proceeding as a global artistic
leader, continuing our commitments to be a more inclusive
organization, and being responsive to community perspectives and political realities of this time.»
«I'm honored to join the Ocean Champions Board of Directors and
look forward to connecting future
leaders of the ocean community with this important
organization.»
My executive team colleagues
look to me as the moral compass of the
organization at times, and that sort of embeds itself into discussions around risk management, and you are seen as a
leader in that regard.
Late last year we asked senior
leaders across Snap to
look closely at their teams to ensure they had the right resources and
organizations to support their missions.
The term «strategic thinker» adds another layer to what
organizations look for in a
leader.
Companies are
looking for talent acquisition
leaders who possess these consultative and advisory skills to effectively manage talent gaps and needs within their
organizations.
When team performance dips or other obstacles appear, most
organizations will
look to the
leader of the team to implement a fix.
When a
leader of an
organization possesses these qualities, they will be
looked upon much differently and will have higher chances of success in the executive position.