leadership and self-deception - Advanced Training Source

LEADERSHIP AND SELF-DECEPTION
LEADER’S GUIDE
Say:
Before we continue, let’s take a few minutes to talk about the ideas we
discussed before the break.
Allow five minutes for discussion.
Summarize discussion and move ahead.
CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS (5 MINUTES)
Say:
We will talk more about the video a bit later. Right now, let’s turn our
attention to what an effective organization looks like as we make our way
back to the survey you took earlier.
Ask:
In your experience, how would you describe an effective organization I am
not talking about marketing expertise here or manufacturing power, but
rather the characteristics of effective working groups.
Take several responses, write them on a flipchart.
Slides #8 and #9
Say:
The Arbinger Institute did extensive research into effective working groups and
they identified eight characteristics demonstrated by these groups.As a group
and as individuals, they:
• Enthusiastically focus on results rather than on doing particular duties or
following certain processes.
• Enthusiastically help others get results.
• Actively learn and teach.
• Focus on solutions to problems, not on the problem itself or who is to blame.
• Take correction easily.
• Hold themselves accountable.
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