Effective leaders are able to work on 3 dimensions, to:
- Think outside of the box
- Get everything out of what they already have
- Apply what they know and feel
Hence, I asses leaders from a Triangular point of view. Triangular Leadership is characterized by the 3E’s of:
- Exploration; to move beyond the current “normal” and create additional value by strategy, innovation or marketing.
- Exploitation; optimizing processes, systems or people. Without exploitation, there is no exploration.
- Execution; to convert ideas and plans into reality.
“Leaders need to let go in order to advance and Get Ahead”
The typical leader is great at Exploitation and Execution; this has helped them to achieve the position they are in. To advance and get ahead, leaders typically struggle with embedding Exploration in their workweek.
Here are 3 best practices to implement Exploration, starting tomorrow:
- Build a system of exploration; schedule a fixed time block in your agenda – at the start of your day – with a specific result to be achieved. Typically, leaders struggle with defining a plan for exploration, so establishing the strategy on the day before acts as a gamechanger in 2 ways:
- To activate your thought process
- To trigger positive energy
- Application of exploration; once you have defined a new strategy to create additional value, implement it as soon as possible! One of the best ways to internalize exploration is by rewarding yourself with the practical application of it.
- Immerse yourself in an environment of exploration; surround yourself with people who help you to think bigger and serve as accountability partners. Additionally, since timing has memory and location has energy, changing your working environment from (home) office to an alternative location can be a catalyst for exploration.
What “E” of Triangular Leadership do you need to develop most?
Effective leaders are able to work on 3 dimensions, to:
- Think outside of the box
- Get everything out of what they already have
- Apply what they know and feel
Hence, I asses leaders from a Triangular point of view. Triangular Leadership is characterized by the 3E’s of:
- Exploration; to move beyond the current “normal” and create additional value by strategy, innovation or marketing.
- Exploitation; optimizing processes, systems or people. Without exploitation, there is no exploration.
- Execution; to convert ideas and plans into reality.
“Leaders need to let go in order to advance and Get Ahead”
The typical leader is great at Exploitation and Execution; this has helped them to achieve the position they are in. To advance and get ahead, leaders typically struggle with embedding Exploration in their workweek.
Here are 3 best practices to implement Exploration, starting tomorrow:
- Build a system of exploration; schedule a fixed time block in your agenda – at the start of your day – with a specific result to be achieved. Typically, leaders struggle with defining a plan for exploration, so establishing the strategy on the day before acts as a gamechanger in 2 ways:
- To activate your thought process
- To trigger positive energy
- Application of exploration; once you have defined a new strategy to create additional value, implement it as soon as possible! One of the best ways to internalize exploration is by rewarding yourself with the practical application of it.
- Immerse yourself in an environment of exploration; surround yourself with people who help you to think bigger and serve as accountability partners. Additionally, since timing has memory and location has energy, changing your working environment from (home) office to an alternative location can be a catalyst for exploration.
What “E” of Triangular Leadership do you need to develop most?
