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: “I learned the importance of people” Engineer Wong Kok Yoong CMgr MCMI has been instrumental to the launch of Vietnam’s new mega airport, Long Thanh International Read article Article Topic: Employability “With Level 6, any employer will see you’re worth the investment” Luke Keenan’s rapid career progress shows the power of goal-setting and committing to professional development at a young age Read article Article Topic: From maternity leave to distinction at Level 3 Victoria Adamson returned to work after maternity leave and faced rebuilding her team while studying a Level 3 qualification Read article Article Topic: “This is the most disruptive era of recent generations” Organisations need future-ready leadership and Bella Ikpasaja FCMI has made it her life’s mission to provide it 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.
