Andy defines leadership and teams in this episode; discusses trust, conflict and alignment; touches on agile principles in leading teams; emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in the work; and offers advice on dealing with "bad apples" and bringing out the best in the teams you lead.
About our Guest:
Speaker, author and executive coach Andy Kaufman has worked with thousands of individuals from hundreds of organization to help them improve their ability to deliver projects and lead teams. He has 25 years of experience in management, technology, team leadership and project management.
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Key Takeaways:
[03:00] Definitions of leadership, from vision to potential
[08:00] The ripple effect of good and bad leadership
[10:00] A team is more than a group of individuals
[11:40] Trust is the foundation, not artificial harmony
[17:45] Team alignment requires understanding the "why"
[20:50] Applying agile principles to team leadership
[26:00] Shared leadership and meaningful work
[31:00] Dealing with "bad apples" on teams
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Cutting-Edge Technologies in Construction Projects
From Ransomware to Mobile Malware: Emerging Cybersecurity Risks
Advice on Starting Your Project Management Career
Building Buy-In for Sustainability Projects
Where Tech Tools and Human Skills Meet in Project Management
How to Build Resilient Teams
What It’s Like to Be a Woman in Project Management
Fintech Innovation and Risk Management
Project Management Tips for 2023—and Lessons Learned From 2022
Making Project Portfolio Decisions—And Getting Buy-In
2022 Most Influential Projects: Creative Innovation
What’s Ahead for PMOs
How Project Leaders Are Using AI
Why Project Leaders Need Power Skills
How to Build Organizational Agility Into Company Culture
Modern Mobility: How Cities are Reimagining Public Transport
Pushing Innovation in Renewable Energy Projects
Why ESG Is Important to Project Leaders
Keeping Projects on Track Amid High Employee Turnover
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