Episode 34: Empowered Leadership Discussions series: Communicating Strategic Intent
Description
In this episode of Think About It, Kirsty and Tienie dive into the topic of communicating strategic intent within organisations. They explore what strategic intent means, why it’s essential for leadership to provide a clear direction, and the impact of well-communicated vision and purpose. They highlight common challenges like ambiguity, uninspiring direction, and the lack of inclusivity in leadership messaging.
The discussion also touches on the importance of alignment across departments, ensuring every team member, from finance to customer relations, understands how their role contributes to the big picture. Kirsty and Tienie emphasize the power of consistent messaging, inclusive feedback, and intentional onboarding to build a culture where everyone is committed rather than just compliant.
Finally, they discuss the role of feedback in creating an honest, transparent environment and outline the four pillars of effective communication of strategic intent: clarity, communication, feedback, and consistency. Join them next week as they tackle coaching skills for managers and share practical advice on building empowered teams.
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