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What is the primary purpose of the assessment mentioned?
What is the primary purpose of the assessment mentioned?
- To determine the individual strengths of each leader
- To evaluate the overall performance of the company
- To help leaders see where they can improve across different perspectives (correct)
- To identify the financial status of the organization
Why is it important for a CEO to connect insights from different areas of the business?
Why is it important for a CEO to connect insights from different areas of the business?
- To prioritize personal interests over team needs
- To make decisions without collaboration
- To enhance team understanding of the overall business context (correct)
- To ensure all leaders are unaware of other departments
What is a risk that leaders face when being overly optimistic?
What is a risk that leaders face when being overly optimistic?
- They will improve their decision-making capabilities
- Their teams will automatically understand their vision
- They may overlook necessary resources for execution (correct)
- They will always achieve their goals
What should leaders consider when making significant decisions regarding new initiatives?
What should leaders consider when making significant decisions regarding new initiatives?
How can the 7 Perspectives framework be integrated into an organization?
How can the 7 Perspectives framework be integrated into an organization?
What role does leadership capacity play in the success of an organization?
What role does leadership capacity play in the success of an organization?
What common outcome can leaders expect from consistently demonstrating intentional curiosity?
What common outcome can leaders expect from consistently demonstrating intentional curiosity?
What was Cheryl's area of weakness before receiving coaching?
What was Cheryl's area of weakness before receiving coaching?
Which perspective did Cheryl find most helpful for developing clarity on Vision?
Which perspective did Cheryl find most helpful for developing clarity on Vision?
What is the key benefit of understanding all seven perspectives according to the framework?
What is the key benefit of understanding all seven perspectives according to the framework?
What analogy is used to describe the importance of integrating the seven perspectives?
What analogy is used to describe the importance of integrating the seven perspectives?
How does having a weakness in one perspective affect the understanding of other perspectives?
How does having a weakness in one perspective affect the understanding of other perspectives?
What outcome did Cheryl experience after improving her Vision perspective?
What outcome did Cheryl experience after improving her Vision perspective?
What metaphor is used in the training example to illustrate the development of skills?
What metaphor is used in the training example to illustrate the development of skills?
What is the relationship between the seven perspectives in the leadership framework?
What is the relationship between the seven perspectives in the leadership framework?
Flashcards
Seven Perspectives
Seven Perspectives
A framework of seven interconnected perspectives crucial for effective leadership, enabling a holistic understanding of situations and improving decision-making.
Interconnected Perspectives
Interconnected Perspectives
The seven perspectives are linked; a weakness in one can impact others, hindering overall leadership effectiveness.
Vision (Perspective Two)
Vision (Perspective Two)
A clear and compelling future vision is essential for leadership success; it drives strategic decisions and action.
Strategic Bets (Perspective Three)
Strategic Bets (Perspective Three)
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Outsider's Perspective (Perspective Seven)
Outsider's Perspective (Perspective Seven)
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Leadership Ecosystem
Leadership Ecosystem
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Choreographed Dance/Synchronized Move
Choreographed Dance/Synchronized Move
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7 Perspectives
7 Perspectives
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Leadership Operating System
Leadership Operating System
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Current Reality
Current Reality
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Strategic Bet
Strategic Bet
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Vision
Vision
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Intentional Curiosity
Intentional Curiosity
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Leadership Capacity
Leadership Capacity
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CEO perspective
CEO perspective
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Team perspective
Team perspective
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Assessment
Assessment
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Development Plan
Development Plan
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Study Notes
Seven Perspectives Framework for Leadership
- Seven perspectives are crucial for effective leadership; while most grasp 3-4, few see all with clarity.
- Strong Vision (Perspective Two) is key to career advancement. Cheryl, a VP, leveraged this to rise to divisional president.
- Perspective Seven (Outsider) helped Cheryl clarify her Vision (Perspective Two).
- Improved insight into Vision leads to better execution in Strategic Bets (Perspective Three).
- Each perspective is interconnected; a weakness in one can impact others.
- The framework fosters a leadership ecosystem, like Mr. Miyagi's karate lessons.
- Combining steps, like choreographed moves, maximizes leadership potential.
- Leaders should assess their own perspective strengths & weaknesses using the assessment at www.7Perspectives.com/assessment
- Assessment based on best practices of effective leaders.
- Assess perspectives to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
- Incorporating the 7 perspectives into leadership actions and operating systems
- CEO role necessitates understanding all perspectives, especially Vision, Strategic Bets, and Current Reality. They offer a broader view than others.
- CEOs must consider all perspective consequences on big decisions.
- Using Current Reality, Strategic Bets, and Vision as filters for big decisions ensures resource alignment and vision.
- Avoid overcommitment; focus on core strategies (Strategic Bets) to achieve desired future state.
- Perspective One (Current Reality) and Four (Team Perspective) are paramount in big decisions. Is there bandwidth, personnel, and resources? Crucial to assess team understanding.
- Leaders often overestimate capacity for new projects, leading to failure. Invest in leadership capacity & coaching.
- Teach the 7 perspectives to teams.
- Individual assessment should be shared with team, leading co-creation of development plans.
- Establish team accountability for development plans.
- Using the framework improves decision-making, communication, and interpersonal treatment, leading to organization effectiveness.
- Consistent intentional curiosity among leaders fosters the "Now we know, and we can go" mantra.
- Effective leadership results in better decisions and increased influence.
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Explore the Seven Perspectives Framework designed to enhance effective leadership. Learn how understanding each perspective can improve your strategic vision and execution. This quiz helps identify your strengths and gaps, guiding your leadership development.
