Executive Team Basics
Executive Team Basics:
1. Connect and Align
2. Clarify Next Steps
3. Structure Stakeholders Focus
4. Clarify Expectations
Once these are in place, leadership is transparent and connected with operations.
–Dwaine Canova
Executive Teams in a Virtual World
Our virtual world creates new new challenges and opportunities for executive teams.
Understanding, clarity and structure are more essential than ever. ̶Dwaine Canova
Ocean of Leadership Teachings
There is a vast ocean of spectacular leadership teachings.
We read and attend webinars.
However, most of the teachings do not get applied.
Why?
There is no leadership system in which to apply them.
̶ Dwaine Canova
From Acceptable to Exceptional
Exceptional performance is possible with deliberate structure, clarity, and guidance.
Executive teams must establish and apply a leadership system to ensure the entire organization engages with a shared focus. –Dwaine Canova
Executive Team Dynamics
Every executive team is a unique combination of strengths. Team strength is the collaboration and the interaction of individual strengths. The challenge for the coach is to leverage the interaction dynamics of each individual’s capabilities and capacities to optimize team outcomes. ─Dwaine Canova
Experience is a Great Teacher
Experience may be the best teacher, but we are not always good students of the experiences. ̶ Dwaine Canova
Executive Team Leadership Framework
First, the executive team must get connected and aligned. Then, they can clarify the next steps, stakeholder focus, and measurements.
Executive Teams: Leadership and Management
Members of executive teams fulfill a leadership role and a management role. Leadership and management are two very different things. Exceptional executive teams know the difference and give each role their proper attention, focus, and discipline.
Apply What You Know First
Individuals in leadership roles are usually very committed to continually improving. This is especially essential for individuals on executive teams as they are the most impactful team in their organization.
Especially Valuable for Executive Teams
How do you accelerate your performance from acceptable to exceptional? The answer is; unwavering commitment, elevated passion, and a clarified system you adhere to and adapt for you.
