1. Come up with a picture for the
future, but don’t dwell too much on
its implications. If it works for you, it
will work for others.
2. Launch every new program or project
using hyper-inflated descriptors such as
“transformation.” Make up promises –
loads of them if possible. People need
big words if they’re to engage.
3. Don’t think too much or engage
others on how you will get there.
Things will sort themselves out, if
they’re to happen. Instead, only focus
on managing today’s business.
4. Distance yourself from the
inconveniences of daily interaction
with people. Don’t get easily
persuaded by your team’s partial
perception of the situation. It can be
hard for people to see the big picture.
5. Don’t worry about following up on
previous programs or initiatives. These
will always find their way and
somewhere, somehow they will
produce results. You can’t be on top of
everything, at the end of the day.