Summary:

In this episode Dr. Jim sheds light on a prevalent challenge in organizations: managers consumed by immediate tasks, leaving little room for long-term impactful work. The episode promises insightful solutions to break free from this 'chaos cycle' with special guest Lauren Adams, Head of Leadership Development Programs for JLL.

Lauren dissects the complexity of creating high-performance teams across various management levels. With her extensive background in talent development, Lauren offers invaluable strategies for fostering leadership that transcends mere day-to-day operations. She emphasizes the importance of managers developing a nurturing environment where team members feel empowered to contribute innovative solutions and share ideas openly.

As the episode unfolds, Lauren and Dr. Jim delve deeper into the art of effective team leadership. They discuss common pitfalls for new managers, underscore the criticality of transparent communication during organizational changes, and advocate for carving out time for earnest people management. The conversation serves as a masterclass for leaders striving to cultivate high-performance teams while also maintaining an innovative and fail-tolerant working culture.

Key Takeaways:

Prioritize creating dedicated time blocks for people management as a non-negotiable part of your schedule.

Support growth by providing opportunities for team members to lead smaller projects, allowing for a safe environment to innovate and potentially fail.

Practice transparency and invite your team into the conversation when navigating strategic changes and pivots within the organization.

Ask team members about their personal growth desires and professional needs to tailor development and growth opportunities effectively.

Leadership involves encouraging a culture of curiosity, where leaders take a step back and allow their team to come up with solutions and ideas.

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introduction to the HR Impact show and the issue of leaders being stuck in the chaos cycle.

0:04:30 Support and advice for first-time managers to be more effective.

0:10:48 Practical steps to give space and build space for teams to execute and learn from failure.

0:12:05 Regular, ongoing conversations with employees for targeted development.

0:17:33 Building trust as a new manager by asking team members' needs.

0:19:15 Navigating pivots by being transparent and involving the team.

0:22:57 Leaders should create space for their people to become experts.

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Lauren Adams: linkedin.com/in/lpadams

Music Credit: winning elevation - Hot_Dope

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