Deliberate Leadership is a simple model of five principles which when applied consistently (hence it being a wheel with arrows) builds teams that deliver improved business outcomes and employee longevity.
It seems simple because conceptually, it is. The challenge is applying the principles consistently.
- Start with Purpose – making sure everyone on the team understands their specific role, and why it matters.
- Inclusion – creating psychological safety and getting everyone to offer their experience and opinions without fear of any negative repercussions. This way everyone knows their opinions matter.
- Autonomy – maximising the decision making control each of your team has regarding their work/. Encouraging them to experiment and iterate so they know their decisions matter.
- Recognition – thanking people when they do great work in ways that matter to them Letting them know their contribution matters.
- Growth – Helping your team articulate their stregnths and ambitions and then supporting the pursuit of these so they know their ambitions matter.
Let’s explore each in detail, starting with Purpose