Navigating Complexity in Your Organization
41mBeginner2021-02-08
Authors

Timothy Smith
Author, Trainer, Leadership Coach

Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company
Course details
The world is evolving at warp speed, and trying to keep up can sometimes be too much, too quickly. Organizations fail to keep up when uncertainty goes unchecked and rogue complexities take root. In this course, learn how to navigate an ever-changing work culture with executive development coach Timothy Smith. Timothy shares his three key methods for overcoming uncertainty and rooting out complexity: communication, connection, and collaboration. He gives you tools to improve communication, a framework for building powerful relational networks, and a guide for fostering teamwork in turbulence. After watching this course, you should be able to spot ways to simplify your processes, clarify your objectives, and drive success during both smooth and challenging times.
Skills covered
Organizational LeadershipLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Working in a complex world
1. The Blur of Your Work World
- 02 - Using velocity
- 03 - Unpacking uncertainty
2. Clear Communication Is Critical
- 04 - Critical soft skills
- 05 - Reading the room - EQ gives solid data
- 06 - Active listening
- 07 - Understanding does not equal agreement
- 08 - Modulating your message
3. Connecting at Warp Speed
- 09 - Building powerful relational networks
- 10 - Establishing solid bonds
- 11 - Generating goodwill
- 12 - Laying common ground
4. Collaborating in Turbulence
- 13 - What gets in the way of collaboration
- 14 - Leveraging strengths in a complex culture
- 15 - Treat your coworkers with respect
- 16 - Innovation depends on collaboration
Conclusion
- 17 - Take action on steps to simplify and clarify