Gioia's Principles
Always stretch.
"Where do you want to stretch
to? Pick one or two challenging things that you want
to learn, because those things will usually prove
to be the most rewarding experiences. Keep pushing
yourself. Start to explore areas outside of your silo."
Truly transform.
"Ask yourself, what does it
take to be transformational? Is what you're doing
not only transforming the company but also transforming
you as a leader? Understand what it is that you want
to get out of this."
Favor a bias for action.
"Anybody can write up a business
plan. You need to put your plan into action. That's
what transformation is about. Lots of people and things
have the potential to slow you down. Don't let them."
Create a "teachable vision."
"So now you have a transformational
idea. Well, how will you present it? You have to get
on the right person's calendar. Or, if you've got
only a few minutes with someone in an elevator, you
have to be persuasive -- fast. You need to know how
to use those few minutes as effectively as possible."
Value your teammates.
"Work in groups, and leverage
the variety of perspectives that you'll find in those
groups. Use your team this week to create a network
that you'll use for the rest of your career. And when
you get back to your workplace, bounce your ideas
off of your colleagues. Share your ideas and your
energy."
Revel in change.
"Your idea will change over
the course of this week, as you learn more and hear
new perspectives. Come Friday, your idea may bear
no resemblance to the one that you came in with on
Monday. That's healthy. It means that your idea is
getting better."
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