March 2004
Intermediate to advanced
28 pages
37m
English
From Reflection to Action

Reflection may not seem like the right approach for managers accustomed to taking action, but it actually is. It’s a useful tool and even an essential one if you want to be a well-rounded creative leader. The paradox managers learn as they grow accustomed to using reflective practices is that even though these processes seem time-consuming at the beginning, they actually enable the savvy and seasoned leader to make decisions more quickly. That leader is able to draw on intuition in making decisions and solving problems, which is a quicker strategy than analyzing. The time you put in on the front end to strengthen your ...