STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS & MEASURES.

Leaders know that part of "winning" (creating an effective organizational process to increase outcomes) means getting clear about what the organization, department or team will do, and do well, and what it will chose not to do. A common leadership trap occurs when leaders and institutions are unclear about 'where they will play' and 'how they will win' - essentially plaguing the system with a "jack of all trades, master of none" mindset that can stall or even lead to a regression in outcomes. No leader or organization can be successful trying to do everything. Nevertheless, when leaders are tasked with achieving results on multiple levels or across multiple spaces, this is a tempting, albeit less productive, path. But even when we are clear about strategy (our 'why,' 'what' and 'how') - without supporting structures, systems and measures - organizational aspirations become more like a 'Christmas Wish-list,' which (spoiler alert) is not likely to lead to the progressive realization of institutional objectives. A.G. Lafley, former Proctor & Gamble CEO, observes that "to truly win in the marketplace, a company needs a robust process for creating, reviewing, and communicating about strategy." Effective leaders achieve results by design (not by accident). And they are able to accomplish this because they are intentional and relentless about the installation of processes and practices that enact, support and monitor the implementation and integrity of predictive behaviors associated with the outcomes the organization seeks. #LeadWithStructuresSystemsAndMeasures

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