Lean8020

So, what is your approach to get "stuff" done (i.e., GSD)? 

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Leaders that get stuff done, done well, and done repeatedly, have defined Frameworks.  It may just exist in their mind, but they always have a Framework.

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Over the years, I've had the honor to work in many great organizations with great people as we grew each organization.  In every instance, I was both encouraged and challenged to build and improve my Frameworks.  These Frameworks forced our team to clearly define the work, allowed us to improve the process, educate our team & leaders, set business & customer expectations, and eventually hand it off to the next person.

 

So:  Are you building or expanding your organization?  Are you responsible for delivering value to your customers?  Do you lead or work across multiple functional areas?  Do your processes have inputs and/or outputs with other functional areas?   Do you run projects or lead a program?  For most leaders, the answer is "Yes".

 

Basically, all leaders throughout the organization need to define and communicate their Frameworks.  Frameworks ensure everyone understands the process, their roles & responsibilities, input & output alignment, sets expectations, influences up & down stream functions, and builds consistency across the broader team.  It's the most effective way to ensure your organization is aligned and knows how to get work done.

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It applies to all organizations.  Nick Saban and the University of Alabama football program had an unprecedented run of success.  While there are many reasons for their success, one key item attributed to Coach Saban is "The Process".  In short, he defined how every aspect of the program is run (e.g., what can & cannot be said on the coaches' headsets).  The Process is revised when necessary and new ones developed as needed (e.g., prep for a four team playoff vs. a two team playoff).  This forces the organization to continue to improve, evolve, and maintain consistency especially since players and coaches come and go.  Sound familiar?

 

So, what's your Framework?

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Over the years, I've developed and expanded upon many different Frameworks -- some very small tactical Frameworks; some very big organizational Frameworks.  I use many of them today, continue to tweak & improve them to fit my current situation, and build new ones as needed.

 

Some leaders don't have a definable Framework while others have a Framework in their mind.  Either way, they struggle to document, gain alignment, and communicate that knowledge.  Yet, it is imperative that leaders have definable Frameworks for their organization and the unique circumstances of the work.

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So, now what?   

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Lean8020 contains Frameworks that have worked for me - both professionally and personally.  On this site, you will find Frameworks for Program Management, Operations Management, Change Management, etc.  These will get you started to develop your own Frameworks for yourself and your goals.  Frameworks will help you become a better business leader, a better process owner, run a better organization, and instill a culture of success.

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I will keep my posts as short as possible, briefly outlining the key concepts without a lot of fluff.  In other words, I'll apply the Pareto principle -- focusing on the key 20% of the information that will get you 80% of the needed impact.  Then, you can apply & adjust to fit your specific needs.

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You can learn more about me personally here:  Who is Coach Scott?