What Does Managerial Leadership Look Like? A Requisite Approach

By Michelle Malay Carter on July 2, 2008 

Elliott Jaques’ Requisite Organization model does a great job of defining a set managerial leadership behaviors which, within a Requisite Organization leadership framework,?would become explicit accountabilities of all managers.? Two way managerial teamworking Context setting Planning Task assignment Personal effectiveness appraisal of direct reports Merit review Coaching Selection and induction Deselection and dismissal Continuous improvement […]

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So Just What is a Democratic Workplace?

By Michelle Malay Carter on April 29, 2008 

Competitive Elections and Majority Rule? I’ve been pondering this for a while. I looked up the definition of democracy on wikipedia, and unfortunately, there is no three sentence definition. However, it states, that competitive elections is the most common thread. Additionally, majority rule is the next usual predominant feature. (FYI – The USA is a […]

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Operationalizing Innovation – Accountabilities by Work Level

By Michelle Malay Carter on April 28, 2008 

I’ve said before that innovation should be an expectation at all levels, but innovation will look different at different work levels. All work has creative elements to it. Current Operations Versus Strategic Innovation at the bottom three levels of the organization will add value to current operations. Levels 4 and up should be adding “strategic” […]

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You Don’t Get to Choose Your Legacy – Will History Be Kind to You?

By Michelle Malay Carter on April 11, 2008 

Of all his contributions to society, Elliott Jaques’ term “mid life crisis” has been the most renowned. From the perspective of potential to change work life as we know it, it’s pretty far down the list. Yet, Jaques’ other work, which represents a science-based, systems approach toward accountability, engagement, and effectiveness within organizations, remains largely […]

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If a Tree Falls in the Woods, How Will It Affect Its Performance Appraisal?

By Michelle Malay Carter on April 8, 2008 

If a man speaks in the woods and there’s no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong? Being a woman, I found this humorous, I would credit the author but do not know who she is. On an organizational level, the question becomes: If a staff member gives advice to a line manager, […]

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