Are you trying to find the next silver bullet solution? Or are you focused on evidence-based leadership and improvement practices? Focusing on the next shiny silver bullet will often lead to organizational chaos. Today, Janet shares another way leaders can prepare their teams for change and build leadership capabilities to improve organizational systems.
Episode 201
How to Dodge Those Silver Bullets
Are you trying to find the next silver bullet solution?
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Hosts
Janet Pilcher
President, Studer Education
About the Episode
What This Podcast Covers
- How can we best manage constant and continuous change?
- Why do we need to stop chasing silver bullets?
- What are the fundamentals needed to manage and lead change?
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Pillar 1: Aim High to Achieve Excellence
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