Problem Solving Leadership

Jeffrey G. Soper, Ph.D., Executive Director of the International Strategic Business Partner Institute, and the creator of Problem Solving LeadershipTM and the C.L.I.C.KTM Process will be presenting at the The ASQ Charlotte Section Annual Conference 2013, Quality Conference of the Carolinas. The conference is held at UNC Charlotte Center City and is a one-day event Read More …

Your Path to the Leadership Table

Jeffrey G. Soper, Ph.D., Executive Director of the International Strategic Business Partner Institute, and the creator of Problem Solving LeadershipTM and the C.L.I.C.KTM Process is my podcast guest this week.  Dr. Soper is a seasoned executive, consultant, author, and coach who is a recognized expert in the fields of leadership development, performance improvement, and creativity Read More …

Do you deserve a Seat at the Leadership Table

In his upcoming book Problem Solving LeadershipTM, Dr. Jeffrey G. Soper challenges the conventional wisdom of current leadership development thought and practice stating that “The problem with leadership can be found in the definition of the leadership problem.” His challenge is not that the focusing upon leadership skills and follower receptivity is wrong, but rather Read More …

Lean Leadership Workshop

Lean Frontiers, Indianapolis, IN based, is known for producing the high quality, focused Lean Workshops. This fall (October 2-3, 2012) they are hosting the lean workshop, Lean Leadership presented by Mike Hoseus. The course is intended to demonstrate the role of leadership in connecting and simultaneously developing the “Product” and the “People” Value Streams in Read More …

Sketching an important Leadership Tool

There are few faster, cheaper and more effective communication tools than the pen and paper. It’s easy, you can use it anywhere and anytime and it is one of the most effective collaboration tools that exist. You can start with a grand idea and instantly transform to the smallest, most minute detail. It is a Read More …

Mind Maps on Leadership and Teamwork for the Lean Agile Crowd

Looking for DIY Teamwork and Leadership training? Start with these books (since they are all fables, they make for great listening) Patrick Lencioni Library (Five Temptations of a CEO; Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive; Five Dysfunctions of a Team; Death by Meeting). If you are a Lean Startup, Agile Software Development or even a Read More …