Competence Party

Over the last few years I have enjoyed reading Bob Lewis’ weekly article “IS Survivor“. His advice and thoughts may be focused on IT, but they apply just as well to pretty much any other function. This week his article deals with competency and accountability. Some highlights of his tongue-in-cheek Competency Party Platform: “We will know what we want to accomplish, be clear in how we...

Why managers need leadership and leaders need management in indivisible, mutual partnership

I am a big fan of Robert Heller and Edward de Bono – two management, strategy and leadership “wonks”. The following article is thought provoking. My comments are in Yellow.From Robert Heller: The Leading ManagerThe sovereign truth about leadership and management is that the key to success lies in choice [and the ability to play to your natural strengths]. Choose an an activity which is not the most...