Business Leaders should always strive to become better.
Leadership is a lifelong journey—one that requires constant learning and self-improvement. As leaders, we must take responsibility for our own development, continuously pushing ourselves to become better at what we do. Through dedication and hard work, we can create meaningful change in the lives of those around us and ultimately contribute to the greater good.
To do so, reading the latest books or attending formal leadership courses can be really helpful in constantly reminding us of what kind of qualities are expected from a leader. Whilst these are outstanding tools to gain a basic understanding of leadership principles, the best way to become an effective leader is by honing your skills on the job to become an effective leader.
Real-life leadership experiences are still the most valuable way to learn and master the art of leading and Business Activators can support your Leadership Journey by assisting and supporting your Business by developing a Business Strategy and Strategic Business Plan.
In their research, “Ron Ashkenas and Brook Manville”, both co-authors of the Harvard Business Review found six fundamental areas of practice are of particular importance to developing leaders
No matter where you are in your career, you can find opportunities to practice these six skills.
Learning and mastering these six core skills:
Communication,
Collaboration,
Critical thinking,
Problem solving,
Creative thinking, and
Resilience.
Aspiring leaders should focus on these six core skills by practicing these essential basics.
Create a vision that is both exciting and challenging for your team.
Translate that vision into a clear strategy regarding what actions to take and what not to do.
Recruit, develop, and reward a great team to carry out the strategy.
Focus on measurable results.
Foster innovation and learning to sustain your team (or organization) and cultivate new leaders.
Lead yourself—know yourself, improve yourself, and maintain the right balance in your life.
Regardless of how much experience you have, Business Activators can help you refine these six essential skills and produce a Strategic Plan that's right for your Business. Investing resources into a Strategic Plan for your Business is a very wise decision with potentially great rewards in the future. It's an investment that will definitely pay off!
Your strategic vision and leadership capabilities will eventually steer your business to greater heights, yielding favourable results. As the organization progresses, your staff will be able to effectively realize the plans you have formulated, leading to a successful and profitable entity.
