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Below you'll find a list of all posts from May, 2018

The idea that a 'heroic leader' enabled with an über-network of connectivity can simultaneously control a thousand marionettes on as many stages is unrealistic.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 31. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'

Within such complexity, leaders themselves can be a limiting factor.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 27. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'

The role of the senior leader was no longer that of controlling puppet master, but rather that of an empathetic crafter of culture.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 24. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'

Due to the leverage leaders can harness through technology and managerial practices like shared consciousness and empowered execution, senior leaders are now more important than ever, but the role is very different from that of the traditional heroic decision maker.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 20. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'

The speed and interdependence of our current environment means that what we cannot know has grown even faster than what we can.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 13. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'

We expect our leaders to know everything, knowing full well that the limits of technology and the human brain won't allow it.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 10. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'

Even in our new environment, we still retain high, often unrealistic, expectations of leaders.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 7. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'

Individuals and teams closest to the problem, armed with unprecedented levels of insights from across the network, offer the best ability to decide and act decisively.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 4. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'

Effective adaptation to emerging threats and opportunities requires the disciplined practice of empowered execution.

Stanley McChrystal in 'Team of Teams'

Fabio Walser May 1. 2018 X-board: 'Team of Teams'