Leading the Learning Function: Tools and Techniques for Organizational Impact

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Go Slow to Go Fast

Marie Wehrung

“If you work for and eventually lead a company, understand that companies have multiple stakeholders including employees, customers, business partners, and the communities within which they operate.” —Don Tapscott

In our fast-paced world, the last thing anyone wants to do is slow down the process of getting work done. The more people involved in a given project, the more time and effort it takes to manage them and the more likely their questions and input may inhibit quick action and getting work done. Why, then, is it advisable to not only consider stakeholders, but also actively engage and collaborate with them?

Stakeholder collaboration is a classic example of going slow to go fast. It can involve identifying ...