Loosening Without Losing Control

A recent issue of the Harvard Business Review (July 2011) focused on "collaboration."  In discussing how life for a collaborative manager is different, the magazine noted...

"In the old world of silos and solo players, leaders had access to everything they needed under one roof, and a command-and-control style served them well.  But things have changed:  The world has become much more interconnected, and if executives don't know how to tap into the power of those connections, they'll be left behind.

"Leaders today must be able to harness ideas, people and resources from across boundaries of all kinds.  That requires reinventing their talent strategies and building strong connections both inside and outside their organizations.  To get all the disparate players to work together effectively, they also need to know when to wield influence rather than authority to move things forward, and when to halt unproductive discussions, squash politicking, and make final calls.

"Differences in convictions, cultural values, and operating norms inevitably add complexity to collaborative efforts.  But they also make them richer, more innovative, and more valuable.  Getting that value is the heart of collaborative leadership."

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