This Quick Insight looks at what makes a great manager by combining ideas from Belbin's team roles, De Caluwé's colour model, and De Waal's High-Performance Organization (HPO) framework. Focused on the supermarket sector, the study reveals the specific managerial roles and change styles that are instrumental in establishing and sustaining a High-Performance Organization. It highlights the importance of a balanced leadership approach, emphasizing roles like the Chairman and Resource Investigator, and underscores the value of good relationships between managers and employees.
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This Quick Insight explores the transformation of higher educational institutions into High-Performing Educational Institutions using a unique, evidence-based framework. It outlines six key building blocks, including strategic positioning and organizational strengthening, essential for achieving excellence in both educational and managerial aspects. The practicality of this approach is demonstrated through the case study of Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry.
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