In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, co-creation emerges as an essential skill for modern leaders. How leaders can gain buy-in and consensus to move their projects forward ? Here's a look at effective strategies for communicating a vision and co-creating with your teams.
The leaders, vision champions
The concrete application of a concept is crucial for it to have a real impact. Co-creation leaders are like conductors of an orchestra. They unify team members, set the tempo and make sure everyone is playing in harmony. Their role is to maintain the overview of the objective, while allowing everyone to make their unique contribution.
The pillars of vision communication
Clarify expectations : a good leader clearly explains what they want to accomplish and why it is important. This transparency encourages contribution from all team members, thus facilitating consensus and alignment on the overall vision.
Harness contextual intelligence : leaders must adapt their plans according to changing circumstances and know how to manage conflicts. Identifying potential saboteurs and navigating through obstacles is essential to staying on course.
Ask relevant questions : asking good questions can build consensus and ensure cohesion. Questions like “what is our ultimate goal? ? » or “what is stopping us from succeeding? ? » stimulate collective thinking and guide the team towards success.
Leading from the rear : co-creation often involves leading from behind, by allowing team members to take initiatives while maintaining the overall vision. This approach maximizes individual contributions while guiding the process.
Support and cultivate : a leader must support team members so that they give the best of themselves. Identifying each person’s strengths and positioning them strategically helps optimize individual talents.
Communicate effectively : clear and continuous communication between all stakeholders is essential for co-creation projects to succeed.
Overcoming obstacles to execution
Even with clear vision, internal barriers may emerge. Here are some challenges to overcome :
– Procrastination : don't put things off until later. Co-creation is dynamic and requires continuous action.
- Lack of transparency : be transparent with all stakeholders to avoid failure.
– Denial and avoidance : recognize problems and address them immediately to maintain good morale.
– Perfectionism : always seek to improve without imperfections limiting the process.
– Lack of humility : foster a culture of collaboration by valuing everyone's ideas and avoiding competitive atmospheres.
In conclusion, successful leaders in co-creation are those who effectively communicate their vision and know how to navigate through challenges. By applying these strategies, you can not only expand your leadership capacity, but also guarantee the success of your projects, despite the difficulties encountered. Embrace this new leadership paradigm and transform your approach to co-create a prosperous future with your team.
For more than two decades, Sylvie & Annick Miquel has accumulated solid professional experience by successfully supporting entrepreneurs, teams and leaders of all kinds, both in the private and in the public. In their capacity as BNI Executive Directors in Reunion, of BNI National Directors in Mauritius and John Maxwell Certified Coaches, they are determined to help entrepreneurs, their families and communities, to succeed and prosper thanks to their innovative and efficient business approach.
Sylvie & Annick Miquel
Directors BNI Meeting
& BNI Maurice
+262 692 45 84 00
bnireunion@bnifrance.fr
contact@bnimauritius.mu
