One of the greatest virtues when it comes to leading projects is not only to have things clear, but to know how to take stock, to look for weaknesses in your company and in your work. Alan See, Chief Marketing Officer of MindLeader, talks about this in This article. See turns to one of the chapters of the book The Loyalty Effect, by Frederick Reichheld. The section, entitled “In Search of Failure”. Reichheld argues, in effect, that it is only possible to achieve excellence through the analysis of failure. According to Forbes magazine, 40% of professionals who reach executive or decision-making positions fail in their first 18 months. We can imagine what it means for their companies, especially those that are a reference in a sector. Alan See draws on his experience to draw 3 key factors for leaders and other professionals whose decisions directly affect the evolution of the company to achieve success: 1. Before accepting a position or leading a project, we must know exactly what results the company is looking for. All too often, new executives and project leaders carry out a large amount of work, but they set aside one or two important functions due to ignorance of the real objectives of his position.2. “Connect, connect and connect fast”. Before starting a new project or accepting a new position, the professional must know those already involved in it, and try to connect with them, no matter how large the workforce is. On LinkedIn, on Twitter, etc., read their blogs, if they have... In short, invest time in building their trust, my credibility and a close relationship with everyone involved in my new work. If a leader takes the initiative to break down these barriers, those involved will feel more committed to the company.3. The leader, a student for life. Companies often work with short-term objectives. For this not to involve pressure, a leader or decision-maker has to be a permanent student (Alan See explains it) in this other presentation). The leader must invest all the necessary effort to understand the characteristics of the market where his company operates, the culture of his society, the evolution of consumption, competition, etc. This initial road map must be fed back with the contributions of the employees and any changes in the market. Of course, these recommendations don't eliminate all the problems an executive leader may encounter, but first impressions and initial momentum are important for strengthening a company's management.
