Walking Your Talk | Culture Change & Leadership
4: Simplicity series - Why being fit for purpose is perfect
May 28, 2019
Discover how to reduce complexity and perfectionism in organizational leadership by embracing the 'Fit for Purpose' mindset. Learn the importance of simplicity, efficiency, and challenging beliefs to create a more fulfilling life. Explore practical exercises and personal stories from working with Google.
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- Embrace 'fit for purpose' mindset to prioritize effectively and reduce complexity in organizations.
- Shift belief from 'never good enough' to 'I am enough' for liberating leadership and personal growth.
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The Power of Fit for Purpose
Perfectionism leads to difficulty in prioritizing and focusing, resulting in an excessive workload. The CEO of one organization had a strong need for detail and generated a significant amount of work for the whole organization. In another organization, perfectionism was a pervasive trait among leaders, making it challenging to focus, prioritize, and simplify. The concept of 'fit for purpose' offers an alternative to perfectionism. It involves determining what is necessary and sufficient for a particular purpose, rather than striving for absolute perfection. This approach allows for flexibility, as some tasks require high perfection while others may need less.
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