Posts from — March 2008

New leaders – and sometimes more senior leaders – can find themselves in organizations and situations that are very cloudy and confusing.

This problem could arise from changes in the organization’s structure, new leadership, a lack of direction, or even a new team or organization. What can a leader do to create clarity amidst the confusion?

First of all, you must define the future for the organization. Many times confusion arises from just not knowing where the organization is headed. Define the future by determining a vision and mission for the organization – and be as specific as possible.