Connecting to the world

Being in control of achieving the Goal There are three areas to address in achieving goals 1. You need to have a playing field with clearly marked territory. • Goals and values define the playing field and rules of the game. • Leaders decide what position team members play and then leave the field and let the players move the ball. • Freedom to take charge comes from knowing exactly what territory is yours. We need to have the boundaries defined 2. Thoughts, feelings, needs, and dreams are respected, listened to, and acted upon. • You can't be in control unless the rest of the organization supports you and doesn't rip you off, or rip apart your work. • Golden Rule of Management: Value individuals as persons. • Information is the gatekeeper to power. Everybody needs full open access to information. Managers must be willing to give up the levers of control they've worked a lifetime to get hold of. It's tough to be boss without being bossy. People are valued 3....