Use the readings, podcast, Kaiser Case Study 2021, and lecture notes to answer each of the following questions with supporting details:
McKinsey Podcast – How to Master the Seven-Step Problem Solving Process: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/how-to-master-the-seven-step-problem-solving-process
McKinsey Podcast – To Unlock Better Decision Making, Plan Better Meetings: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/to-unlock-better-decision-making-plan-better-meetings
1. Share your thoughts regarding the importance of Chamorro-Premuzic’s (2021) humility, curiosity, and leadership as you work on your leadership practicum project.
2. As you consider Fuller and Theofilou’s (2021) four manager mindsets, which mindset(s) best characterize your management team and why? If none, then which do you favor the most and why?
3. Take a moment to rate yourself using Hill and Lineback’s (2011) Figure 3-1: Measuring yourself on the three imperatives. What one of the three imperatives did you score the lowest and what will you do to make progress?
4. Use the Kaiser Case Study (2021): Select one of the problems Dr. Robert Pearl set out to change at Kaiser and briefly explain the data/observations he used to focus on changing this problem.
5. Use the Kaiser Case Study (2021): How did Dr. Pearl create a sense of urgency and how would addressing the problem make a significant difference to the Kaiderorganization?
6. Use the Kaiser Case Study (2021): Describe in detail, two steps Dr. Pearl took to achieve his vision.