Uncovering Leadership Excellence: Systems Thinking for Lasting Change

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Welcome to episode 19 of our podcast series, "Leading for Value," hosted by Ken Rethweyer. In this episode, Ken delves into the power of systems thinking and how effective leadership can drive fundamental change within an organization. Drawing from his extensive consulting experience in industries such as oil, healthcare, and financial services, Ken shares valuable insights on aligning organizational vision with employee actions to create sustained superior performance.

Ken introduces the E3 model: Explore, Expand, Excel, emphasizing the importance of a long-term perspective and the application of scenario planning to energize an organization. He discusses the iceberg concept as a tool for uncovering underlying issues and driving systemic change, using real-world examples to illustrate its effectiveness.

Listeners will learn about the stepwise process to implement systems thinking, including defining problems, gaining consensus, and facilitating discussions to identify and modify mental models. Ken also highlights successful case studies from his consulting work, demonstrating how organizations can transform by adopting these strategies.

Join us as Ken explores the journey of leadership and the potential to achieve uncommon results by nurturing expansive thinking and collective aspirations. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and drive meaningful change in your organization. Stay tuned for episode 20, where Ken will discuss performance dashboards and sustained momentum.