Generated by: Facebook MembersThe term “divide and conquer” is used all of the time, and it is nearly always used incorrectly.
Some people believe that to divide and conquer means that leaders should spread their limited resources out widely so a large problem or initiative can be successfully addressed.
The problem with this approach is that it usually leads to failure as divided individuals encounter resistance that they cannot overcome alone.
The true meaning of “divide and conquer” is that leaders should focus the full strength of their resources on a targeted area, thus dividing the problem or opportunity into separated parts that can be more-easily conquered.
- Knowing the true definition of “divide & conquer” leads to an enormous difference in results.
- To succeed we must select the best team leader and team, give them the Technical Right To Succeed.
- Protect the leaders undiluted focus on the mission.
- Target the team’s strength to divide the problem or opportunity into manageable parts
- Then conquer those divided parts to complete the success.
We hope you enjoyed Part 1 & Part 2 of this article…now think before you invest $180,000 in your next strategic planning session!
- Are you dividing and conquering in a way that allows your organization and team to succeed?
- What have you learned about spreading responsibility across your team?
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