Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.
Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States
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Scott J. Allen, Ph.D., is an award-winning educator passionate about working with people…
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Whiplash: (Bad) Leadership Lessons from Terence Fletcher
Whiplash: (Bad) Leadership Lessons from Terence Fletcher
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Crip Camp: Leadership Lessons from Judith Heumann
Crip Camp: Leadership Lessons from Judith Heumann
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How can you determine if a team meeting has been effective?
For me, a team meeting was effective if we followed the established norms that helped guide our work - whatever those may be. They may be norms about how we engage with others, complete the work, navigate challenging topics, remain present, etc. And ultimately, are we moving the need on the expressed objective of the team?
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How can you evaluate and select the best solution during creative problem solving?
One consideration is to identify the type of problem you are working. Ron Heifetz from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard distinguishes between adaptive challenges and technical problems. Dave Snowden and Mary Boone distinguish between simple, complicated, complex, and chaotic problems. Great leaders/teams understand that a different approach is required for each type of problem. For instance, simple or technical problems can often be dealt with through subject matter expertise - answers exist. Adaptive or complex problems require other approaches, such as experimentation - leaders and teams are charting the path forward.
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How can mentors share their experiences and insights with mentees?
First and foremost, build a relationship with the individual and work to understand their aspirations. Likewise, ask how you can best serve them in your role as a mentor (e.g., sounding board, thinking partner). If they are unclear, experiment and check in often to see if the approach and your time together are useful and adjust as needed.
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How can you set realistic expectations for a work-life balance?
This is an ever-shifting endeavor for me. At times I am in a favorable zone, and at times, I am out of balance. In my experience, having a thinking partner is invaluable. It could be my wife, a mentor, a friend, my psychologist, or a trusted advisor. These individuals help me think through my options and help me chart a path forward.
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We have come a long way from Google Glass.
We have come a long way from Google Glass.
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