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The system isn't broken - it works as well as it can adapted to circumstances and conditions.  But we can disrupt it and change things!

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The UN has an ambitious plan on the leadership framework since 2017 but the change is very slow

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The UN has an ambitious plan on the leadership framework since 2017 but the change is very slow

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regulations and rules often make adaptive leadership difficult

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regulations and rules often make adaptive leadership difficult

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the UN system has a systemic inertia that resists change

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change is slow in the UN. Its like turning a tanker - it takes time

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change is slow in the UN. Its like turning a tanker - it takes time

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The system fights very hard against disruption/interruption and adaptive leadership at the high levels particularly.

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"the Team" is keen to deliver and drive change!

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"the Team" is keen to deliver and drive change!

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The importance to create conditions for psychological safety  and stimulate innovation

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The importance to create conditions for psychological safety  and stimulate innovation

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There is more management and a focus on systems and processes than on Leadership  

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There is more management and a focus on systems and processes than on Leadership  

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Change cannot be mandated, it has to be delivered through a movement of like minded people

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the rhetoric for change in the UN system is not matched by the culture, structure and administrative burdens of the UN system 

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the rhetoric for change in the UN system is not matched by the culture, structure and administrative burdens of the UN system 

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There are resisters and allies.  Need to identify underlying interests, fears, objectives and work with allies to achieve change, and overcome resistance.  Fear is the most powerful factor, and desire for psychological safety and recognition may be driving resistance.

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UN is a team of players with different interests and with a common vision

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The system is implementing adaptive reforms to deliver better in the new world order under the pressure of climate crisis.

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The system is implementing adaptive reforms to deliver better in the new world order under the pressure of climate crisis.

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The structure may not support practical level change

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The UN system is not perfect but it is the best tool for addressing global problems

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The UN system is not perfect but it is the best tool for addressing global problems

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Players with a vision, but may have different interest

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It is time to move from the comfort zone to the learning zone. Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing my self

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It is time to move from the comfort zone to the learning zone. Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing my self

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The team focuses on individual roles and avoids being seen as disruptive of the system - compliance is the key to longevity in the UN

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The team focuses on individual roles and avoids being seen as disruptive of the system - compliance is the key to longevity in the UN

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My team seems willing to work making changes for better delivery and what has helped is understanding each other's way of working so we know how to approach our colleagues.

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I can create psychological safety and by doing so, reassure people, create allies, and overcome resistance to change.

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Leading with purpose. Courage in action.

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Leading with purpose. Courage in action.

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Oh, I like the one about being clever vs being wise!

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There is quite a bit of group think. That needs to be disrupted

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Sometimes the UN system is not a forum for global collaboration as it should be but for pushing partisans view by some

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Sometimes the UN system is not a forum for global collaboration as it should be but for pushing partisans view by some

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We are a very decentralized system. We have to do our part to make change across the board

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Create more allies in the system in order to have more positive influence on the desired innovations and changes.

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Create more allies in the system in order to have more positive influence on the desired innovations and changes.

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The leaders may initiate ideas and direction. But it is the team to implement them. So managers must keep the team safe, motivated and communicated well with.    

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The leaders may initiate ideas and direction. But it is the team to implement them. So managers must keep the team safe, motivated and communicated well with.    

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i see my self as a small player who some times can not influence decision

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need to prioritize time to ensure leadership qualities are given sufficient attention - eg active listening and diagnosis.

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need to prioritize time to ensure leadership qualities are given sufficient attention - eg active listening and diagnosis.

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I need to courageously brave but also create allies to achieve the change we need

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You can never go wrong with leading with purpose

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Empowering the chain of commnd, communication channels should work both ways

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The concept of psychological safety very important for fruitful team dynamics.

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Being courageous in your conviction and leading with positive re-enforcement 

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Being courageous in your conviction and leading with positive re-enforcement 

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Its truly liberating to give the problem back to the person who needs to solve it and step onto the balcony and not try to address it

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I realise that I have been averse to conflict in the team and am trying to learn to accept conflict to be more innovative.
I also have learned that I have to be vocal about psychological safety and let my colleagues know they can say what they need to say. I have learned that in my own situation with my supervisors there is little psychological safety and need to ask for it.

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The UN is a relevant organization and certainly very needed in the current global context

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The UN system was built in the past and may reflect realities of the past. It needs to change in many areas to be useful for the future. This will require better (adaptive?) leadership.

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The UN system was built in the past and may reflect realities of the past. It needs to change in many areas to be useful for the future. This will require better (adaptive?) leadership.

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Trying to apply the concepts we learnt to our shortcomings especially inclusiveness and psychological safety.

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It is too easy to become distracted from your core purpose in the UN. There is a proliferation of initiatives and issues that make losing sight of your core role too easy.

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It is too easy to become distracted from your core purpose in the UN. There is a proliferation of initiatives and issues that make losing sight of your core role too easy.

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It wants to deal or be relevant in so many issues that it is difficult to focus on the core mandate. This translates into the leadership trying to juggle with such a wide array of issues and not succeeding fully in any of them.

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It wants to deal or be relevant in so many issues that it is difficult to focus on the core mandate. This translates into the leadership trying to juggle with such a wide array of issues and not succeeding fully in any of them.

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I need to be courageous as a leader and take risks to bring about change.
I have to listen quietly to others and give time to consider what they are trying to communicate without jumping into my own views.

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Importance for inclusivity and standing up for UN core values.

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As a manager and supervisor, still train myself to have 5 minute pause before start expressing my reflection to my staff.   

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As a manager and supervisor, still train myself to have 5 minute pause before start expressing my reflection to my staff.   

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The team is dynamic and needs collaborates quite effectively in the interest of the common goal...

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Different players in UN system have different interests. These lead to conflicts.

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My team is looking for positive change but is struggling to focus on what we need to be good at, due to uncertainties around our role.

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Make our communication as simple and brief and clear as possible.

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Make our communication as simple and brief and clear as possible.

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I am very happy with my team. Psychological safety is critical. It is also critical to recognize that we have different personalities which can contribute in different ways.

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I am very happy with my team. Psychological safety is critical. It is also critical to recognize that we have different personalities which can contribute in different ways.

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I realize the need to enhance my listening abilities; get on the balcony often in my leadership exercise in order to have more perspectives on issues

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It is critical to have open communication and allow divergent views and opinion. It is also critical to allow room for conflict resolution

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It is critical to have open communication and allow divergent views and opinion. It is also critical to allow room for conflict resolution

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Team members in a UN Country Team have different interests. An RC has to advance the UN mandate.

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awareness of the power of psychological safety

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I am a single player. Sometimes, I can influence some decisions, sometimes, I can't.

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Courage
Communication
Change

I'll need to remind myself every day of these core ingredients.

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I see a "dividing range" between management and staff in some areas.

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I see a "dividing range" between management and staff in some areas.

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Adaptive leadership to consider each player's objective and how I can coordinate.

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Better and deeper understanding of problems (getting to the balcony, looking at actual data) is a critical step to address them

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Better and deeper understanding of problems (getting to the balcony, looking at actual data) is a critical step to address them

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Psychological safety is paramount for a high performing team

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Psychological safety is paramount for a high performing team

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The UN system needs to be agile and able to respond effectively in providing policy options and solutions in support of the governments and people we serve

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I have been even more actively changing my delivery of speeches since the training with Charles Crawford. Stop using stupid words has struck a cord with me.

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I need to try to lead change more than I do currently. My team wants it and it will enable me to connect more closely to my role

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Keeping the work-life balance is critical. If we don't function correctly we can't possibly work on all the positive changes we could do.

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Keeping the work-life balance is critical. If we don't function correctly we can't possibly work on all the positive changes we could do.

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Peer consulting was an eye opener. It is extremely useful to get independent perspectives.

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Peer consulting was an eye opener. It is extremely useful to get independent perspectives.

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Psychological safety is the corner stone for a change

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The team might not have the same idea of your role as a manager as you yourself. Do not take anything for granted. Communication is crucial.

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The team might not have the same idea of your role as a manager as you yourself. Do not take anything for granted. Communication is crucial.

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Structuring and leading effective teams requires high levels of self, social and emotional intelligence

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UN System is comprised of varied actors but we all have to work together. There is only so much you can change.

Try to change what you can.

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I need to take a bolder approach to how I manage my team. Being more inclusive would be the key to success.

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Compare yourself and your team to the best, not necessarily to the UN standard - avoid Kakanomics

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Compare yourself and your team to the best, not necessarily to the UN standard - avoid Kakanomics

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Assuming more ;leadership by being visible.

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To reengage with the team in an adaptive way and having the difficult conversation when we need to.

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Be more considerate of the opinion of colleagues. Most people have the best intentions, but may have a different style

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Be more considerate of the opinion of colleagues. Most people have the best intentions, but may have a different style

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while we focus on creating psychological safety for the team...who creates psychological safety for leaders?

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Definitely need to remove myself to be able to see the forest from the trees :-)

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I am seeing more people in the UN that have a sense of purpose and pride to work for the UN 

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I am seeing more people in the UN that have a sense of purpose and pride to work for the UN 

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Listen, listen, listen.

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Having the opportunity to relay a problem and observe how others discuss was very insightful

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Having the opportunity to relay a problem and observe how others discuss was very insightful