Modern Mentor

How to solve an organizational problem that won’t go away

Apr 9, 2024

07:30

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The podcast discusses solving long-standing organizational issues to enhance productivity and reduce friction. It focuses on addressing departmental miscommunication and process inefficiencies with empathy and compromises. The importance of uncovering root causes and fostering collaboration is highlighted through practical examples.

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Identifying and solving foundational organizational problems improves team performance and productivity.

Understanding the broader implications of persistent issues on company objectives rallies stakeholders towards effective solutions.

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The Importance of Addressing Foundational Organizational Problems

In the workplace, leaders often focus on major issues like restructuring or benefits, overlooking foundational problems that cause ongoing friction. The key to activating a more efficient workplace lies in identifying and solving these persistent organizational glitches. By addressing long-standing issues that disrupt daily operations, such as inefficient workflows or communication breakdowns, leaders can significantly improve team performance and productivity. Prioritizing the resolution of fundamental problems leads to a smoother functioning environment and paves the way for more significant strategic changes.

Introduction

2min

Addressing Persistent Organizational Challenges

2min

Navigating Organizational Problems with Empathy and Compromise

4min

Organizations lose tremendous productivity - and employee engagement - when breakdowns in the system go unnamed and unsolved. But there are some simple strategies that can equip and empower you to solve the thing once and for all. Here is a step by step plan.

Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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