Su equipo ejecutivo remoto está dividido en la dirección estratégica. ¿Cómo navegarás por puntos de vista contradictorios?

Étant donné qu'on parle de l'orientation stratégique de l'entreprise, je convoquerais une réunion en présentiel pour clarifier la compréhension des raisons de l'orientation stratégique actuelle. Je mettrais bien clair qu'il est crucial de régler cette divergence au niveau de l'équipe de direction si on veut que le reste des employés puissent nous aider à produire des résultats.

Active listening is the cornerstone of conflict resolution. 🗣️ I facilitated meetings where my team could present diverse viewpoints, ensuring everyone had a safe space to express their thoughts without interruption. 📚 Demonstrating respect for each team member's expertise and valuing their contributions helped in understanding the rationale behind each perspective. 🔄 Active listening involves genuinely trying to understand the other person's point of view, not just waiting for your turn to speak. This approach helps identify common ground and areas of compromise. By prioritizing active listening, you can effectively resolve conflicts and foster a collaborative environment.

Assessing options effectively is crucial for making informed strategic decisions. 🗣️ I facilitated a strategic planning session where we gathered diverse viewpoints and assessed each proposed direction based on its merits, potential risks, and alignment with our long-term vision. 📚 Encouraging the team to consider the impact of each option from multiple angles—financial, operational, and cultural—ensured a comprehensive evaluation. 🔄 Conducting thorough analyses helped in making informed decisions and ensured that team members felt their opinions were valued, reducing resistance to the chosen path. By assessing options thoroughly, you can make strategic decisions that align with the organization's vision and gain team buy-in.

Building consensus involves finding common ground and aligning the team around a shared vision. I have facilitated consensus-building by focusing on common objectives and values. For example, in a project where the team was split on the best approach, I organized a workshop where we collaboratively identified our shared goals and explored how each option could achieve these goals. This process helped to shift the conversation from individual preferences to collective objectives.

This covers the full scope: 1) Let each person state their rationale for the strategic direction they're recommending and why. I'm making the assumption here that all concerned are at the appropriate level of seniority to both understand the current strategic direction and to provide input. 2) Let the team take a few days to mull over all the ideas and then schedule a half-day or full-day session for the team to consider each idea and provide pros and cons. Each person to be allowed equal time to speak and for q&a. 3) At session mid-point, summarize progress, review items still under discussion. 4) Once top 3/top 5 ideas have been reached via consensus. Restart discussion with comparative analysis. 5) Continue until consensus reached.

This covers the full scope: 1) Let each person state their rationale for the strategic direction they're recommending and why. I'm making the assumption here that all concerned are at the appropriate level of seniority to both understand the current strategic direction and to provide input. 2) Let the team take a few days to mull over all the ideas and then schedule a half-day or full-day session for the team to consider each idea and provide pros and cons. Each person to be allowed equal time to speak and for q&a. 3) At session mid-point, summarize progress, review items still under discussion. 4) Once top 3/top 5 ideas have been reached via consensus. Restart discussion with comparative analysis. 5) Continue until consensus reached.

Making decisions in a divided team requires a delicate balance between assertiveness and empathy. 🗣️ I facilitated decision-making by considering all opinions, assessing options, and then making a clear decision that aligned with our strategic goals. 📚 Communicating the rationale behind the decision helped team members understand how their contributions influenced the outcome, ensuring they felt valued and heard. 🔄 Pushing down authority empowered decision-makers at all levels, fostering ownership and commitment to the decision. By balancing assertiveness with empathy and empowering decision-makers, you can make informed decisions that align with organizational goals and gain team buy-in.

Now that we have a strategy attained via consensus, the next step is to build the tactical plan. 1) Agree on who will have over-arching responsibility for delivery. Define responsibilities for this role. 2) Conduct full-day work session to identify project phases and roles / responsibilities for executive committee members 3) Review and agree on timeline 4) Address Phase 1 for tasks / team requirements / roles / responsibilities

Reflecting on the process and adapting as necessary is crucial for continuous improvement. After implementing the strategy, I have conducted post-implementation reviews to evaluate the outcomes and identify lessons learned. For example, I held review meetings with the team to discuss what worked well, what didn’t, and how we could improve future decision-making processes. This reflection process helps to refine strategies and enhance team effectiveness.