Resource: Forget the pecking order at work Monday 14 November 2016 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email News by Margaret Heffernan Organizations are often run according to "the superchicken model," where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn't what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion — built every coffee break, every time one team member asks another for help — that leads over time to great results. It's a radical rethink of what drives us to do our best work, and what it means to be a leader. Because as Heffernan points out: "Companies don't have ideas. Only people do." Margaret Heffernan Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, CEO, writer and keynote speaker. She is currently a part-time lecturer at the University of Bath School of Management in England. Heffernan is the former chief executive officer of five businesses and is the writer of five books that explores business and effective leadership. Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: Latifa turns setback into success An aspiring future leader went from stalled ambition to success after a CMI Diploma and CMgr status open new doors. Read article Case Study Topic: Consultancy “ChMC will change the shape of our industry” Zoe Bennion MCMI ChMC was involved with the ChMC standard from its inception. She explains why she’s so passionate about it… Read article Article Topic: Why clarity trumps certainty: A new year message from Ann Francke OBE As we enter 2026, CMI’s Chief Executive shares how we can embrace the unknown with purpose, skill and creativity Read article Article Topic: “You can’t adopt a single leadership style towards every person” Prayaag Pandya CMgr MCMI shares how accreditation has helped him understand the importance of adapting his management Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
