Intent at least two levels up
…fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Extreme pressure. You must make decisions, fast.
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Make decisions that advance the whole in the right direction, even under extreme pressure.
See MCDP Commander’s Intent.
- EEK » Be Intentional, but Hold It Lightly
- HBR » The Right Way to Rally Your Troops; maybe, rally the troops is a pearl?
- The Culture Game—Tools for the Agile Manager by Dan Meznick
Announcing intent is a powerful way to exercise leadership in a self-organizing world.
Therefore:
Know the intent at least two levels up and decide in favor of that general direction. Subordinate everything else.
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Announcing intent does everyone a huge favor and:
- eliminates guessing and information delays, fueling speed and adaptability;
- allows others to adjust plastic plans; and
- is perhaps the most important activity of genuine leaders.
Announcing intent is almost the same as ask for help. ask for help associates with greatness. Announce your intentions early and often.
To announce your intent, you must know what you want, so engage the spice girls question. This clarity helps everyone around you, and increases safety levels and associated levels of group learning.