Fast Company Daily Is your organization creating bad leaders?
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Mar 18, 2025 Explore why bad leadership may stem from poor organizational design rather than individual failures. Discover insights from the 2024 Leadership Confidence Index, showing that alignment with strategic goals is vital for leadership success. Learn how effective organizational structures, clear communication, and a supportive culture can empower leaders and strengthen teams. Delve into the interplay between leadership and design, advocating for changes that enhance both leader effectiveness and employee well-being.
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Bad Leadership: A Design Problem
- Bad leadership often stems from flawed organizational design, not just individual failings.
- Design and leadership are intertwined; bad design sets leaders up for failure.
Misaligned Structures
- Misaligned organizational structures force leaders to work against the company's strategy.
- This misalignment can stifle innovation and create conflicting priorities.
Tech Company's Innovation Struggle
- A tech company focused on AI innovation but maintained a rigid, cost-focused structure.
- This misalignment prevented mid-level leaders from pursuing innovation, hindering the company's progress.