Learning from Iraq: Applying Leadership Lessons to Projects

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New Ways to Lead

Traditional Innovate & (Command & Control) Attack Micromanage, “order-takers” Support, self-directed, enable, “hole fillers”, cutters M“relinquishes direct control of its V C project teams, infrastructure designers, and builders in orderto achieve the results it seeks.” 1 P E O 1 Source: Mayer, M., (1998). “The Virtual Edge” P T

Principled Leadership Values + Approach = “The Way”We will consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Don’t bring issues without options.You must accept everyone’s opinion, but you do not have to approve it. Develop your replacement. www.ThePersimmonGroup.com

Principled LeadershipValues + Approach = “The Way” Establishes boundaries Enables innovation Engages the workforce www.ThePersimmonGroup.com

Baghdad, Iraq 2005-2006

Baghdad, Iraq 2007-2008 The “Surge”

Secure the people where they sleep. Never leave home without an Iraqi. Get out and walk. Give the people justice and honor… wetalk about democracy and human rights. Iraqis talk about justice and honor.

Best Practices for Creating Principles• Principles are accessible by anyone within the organization• Would you be willing to fire someone for not adhering to the principles• Principles should evoke an emotional or visual reaction www.ThePersimmonGroup.com

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