Leadership and Management

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4 Minutes

The Role of Appreciative Inquiry in Problem-Solving

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a commonly accepted strategic and change management tool pioneered by David Cooperrider and Suresh Srivastva of Cape Western Reserve University. In this article we look at how the tool can also be used to solve problems.

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5 Minutes

How to Ensure Successful Succession

Succession planning is an important means of achieving competitive advantage. This guide offers a practical approach to implementing or reviewing a succession planning strategy within your organisation.

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30 Minutes

Lessons From the Navy

In this Expert Interview podcast, Mind Tools talks to U.S. navy veteran Mark Brouker about his new book on leadership, "Lessons From the Navy."

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Schwartz’s 8-Step Process

In his best-selling book, 'The Art of the Long View', Peter Schwartz advocates a basic eight-step process for those embarking upon a scenario planning project. This article outlines Schwartz’s advice.

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60 Minutes

The Five Whys of Identifying Change

This simple group exercise can be used to investigate the root causes of problems within your organisation by working backwards to identify the source. Allow one hour for completion.

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Promoting Management Succession

A review of the work of Melvin Sorcher and James Brant, who have identified six common characteristics which executives tend to place too strong an emphasis on when choosing a new leader.

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Is Talent a Main Priority?

This questionnaire is designed to help you assess how effective your organisation is at finding, developing and retaining talented people. Allow around 45 minutes completion.