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Mary shares how organizations can address complexity through holistic strategies that emphasize listening, collaboration, and adaptability. We also discuss the power of asking the right questions to surface hidden concerns and ensure buy-in from all levels of an organization.

Dr. Lippitt is a renowned thought leader in the field of organizational development. She’s an award-winning author, speaker, and consultant. As President and Founder of Enterprise Management, Mary has more than 30 years of experience implementing change, delivering results, and boosting strategic thinking. As a researcher, Mary has studied the strategic and critical thinking patterns of 6,000 leaders.

She is proud to be a second generation Organizational Development professional, following in the footsteps of her father Gordon and uncle Ron. Her new book Leadersheep: Saving the Herd offers a fable about successfully executing change along with the steps necessary to make change stick.

You’ll discover:

• Why top-down approaches often fail and how leaders can stay engaged to create lasting change
• How to achieve a clear and actionable vision by leveraging situational awareness and data-driven decision-making
• What you can do to identify gaps, monitor progress, and make necessary course corrections when implementing change
• The benefits of adopting a situational mindset to enhance leadership flexibility

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Enterprise Management LTD

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Leadersheep: Saving the Herd

Situational Mindsets: Targeting What Matters When it Matters

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