A great HBR article on three common management myths that leaders embrace that could ultimately derail their companies’ growth. The Myths Summarized: (1) Scaling Without Hierarchy: The idea that keeping the organization flat as possible is somehow better than organizational hierarchy. (2) Structural Harmony: The idea that conflict is something to be avoided at all costs, instead striving for complete harmony. (3) Sustained Heroics: The idea that heroic efforts (working 20 hours a day, exceptionalism, etc.) are something you can institutionalize at a company. My experience tells me the authors are spot on and I appreciate the balanced approach to each of these myths. My Bottom Line: The root of these myths is based on the leader’s attempts to maintain “the spirit of the startup phase” to an extreme, thus resulting in stunted growth and development. Leaders must find a way to maintain the spirit of what made their company special, while acknowledging that, like a child, it must be allowed to grow and evolve into a healthy, high functioning adult. I’ve worked closely with leaders to do this very thing. It’s not easy. But if the leader is committed, it can unlock “next level” growth.
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EXXEED delivers Smart People Solutions™ that help leaders and their organizations grow and transform. We have the right solution for your stage of development and maturity, whether you are an early-stage growth company or multibillion dollar, global company. Consulting Services: We will assess the current state of your HR strategy, map out the desired state, align the HR strategy it with your company’s business strategy, and then develop an execution plan to help unleash your potential. Recruiting Services: Let EXXEED handle your recruiting function with our Recruiting-As-A-Service (RAAS). EXXEED will provide a dedicated recruiter or a team of recruiters to your company and make an immediate impact on your organization’s ability to attract and hire top talent. Interim CXO/Professionals: Not ready for a full time CHRO, CFO, CIO, etc.? Let’s discuss whether an interim or fractional CXO is the right answer and set you up with that person. Need to supplement your team with highly experienced professionals? EXXEED Interim Professionals can make an immediate impact in a variety of roles from HR, to Finance, to IT. Executive Coaching Services: We provide experienced coaches, mentors, and sherpas to C-Suite executives on a select basis.
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