Tom Foster
Consultant
Foster Learning Corporation
Making the Organization with Tom Foster - Interviewed by Chris Comeaux - author of the book The Anatomy of Leadership - and provided courtesy of Teleios Collaborative Network & Teleios Consulting Group
Summary
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Tune in as Tom, with his vast experience and over 17,000 hours of executive coaching, unveils the secrets to achieving efficient decision-making and problem-solving through structured working relationships. His transition from television production to a CPA firm in the 1980s, a pivotal period of computer integration in business, offers a unique perspective on blending technology with organizational dynamics.
Foster explains that hierarchy is a natural process based on competence, not dominance. He also introduces the concept of levels of work, which involve decision-making and problem-solving. Foster highlights the significance of structural clarity in resolving communication problems and personality conflicts within the organization.
The conversation explores his “Properties in Levels of Work” model and its application to startup organizations and as organizations mature and ride the bell-shaped curve of maturity. They also discuss the application of these levels of work to healthcare and the importance of understanding the complexity and uncertainty of the future.
Tune in as Tom, with his vast experience and over 17,000 hours of executive coaching, unveils the secrets to achieving efficient decision-making and problem-solving through structured working relationships. His transition from television production to a CPA firm in the 1980s, a pivotal period of computer integration in business, offers a unique perspective on blending technology with organizational dynamics.
Foster explains that hierarchy is a natural process based on competence, not dominance. He also introduces the concept of levels of work, which involve decision-making and problem-solving. Foster highlights the significance of structural clarity in resolving communication problems and personality conflicts within the organization.
The conversation explores his “Properties in Levels of Work” model and its application to startup organizations and as organizations mature and ride the bell-shaped curve of maturity. They also discuss the application of these levels of work to healthcare and the importance of understanding the complexity and uncertainty of the future.
Transcript - Making The Organization With Tom Foster provided courtesy of the Teleios Collaborative Network Transcr...
Transcript - Making The Organization With Tom Foster provided courtesy of the Teleios Collaborative Network
Date
2024
Duration
1 hour and six minutes
Language
English
Video category
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