5 Leadership Pitfalls

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About This Podcast Episode: 5 Leadership Pitfalls

On the surface, everything seems aligned. But improvement just won’t stick. Why?

Join PMI Director Consultant Warren Knight as he unpacks five leadership behaviours that quietly derail even the best improvement initiatives. From staying too far from the frontline to clinging to outdated thinking, these pitfalls are easy to miss but critical to overcome.

If you’ve ever struggled to get traction, build momentum or gain support for your improvement work, this conversation will help you see what might really be going on.

 

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Episode Highlights: 5 Leadership Pitfalls

  • Why command-and-control leadership holds back sustainable improvement.
  • How frontline presence strengthens leadership credibility and insight.
  • The risk of leaders becoming disconnected from day-to-day realities.
  • Why ongoing learning and humility are essential traits for senior leaders.
  • How leadership behaviours shape an organisation’s ability to change.

 

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