Learn
All development starts with learning, whether this is through one-to-one coaching or a group development session. Learning is integral to development and growth, no change can occur without a period of learning.
So in what ways can learning occur?
Learning by definition is:
A relatively permanent change in knowledge or behaviour as a result of experience.
If you are looking to develop and grow, either personally or professionally, it must start with a period of deep learning. When we consider the avenues of learning which we have each experienced personally, these can be collectively summarised in the following way:
- Learning occurred as a result of intentionally seeking out new knowledge and experiences.
- Learning occurred as a result of reflecting upon experiences or knowledge which had previously been reviewed.
How can we facilitate your learning?
Learning is a very personal process, the key player in this process is you as the individual.
We at LAMDA Solutions offer one-to-one coaching as well as workshops. Through these offerings we facilitate the space needed for you to acquire new knowledge or reflect upon prior knowledge.
Let us help you to learn for the change you want to make in your world!
Experiment
Learning means nothing if it is not put into practice.
Unless learning leads to new behaviours or capabilities, there is no resulting external change.
The collective leadership of an organisation is what drives its culture.
But what is culture?
Culture is how we think, act and interact.
Learning new knowledge can impact the way we think individually, and therefore learning will impact an organisations culture.
However, the way we each act externally and the interactions we all have with others comes from how we experiment with this new knowledge.
For growth and change to occur, we each need to experience the application of any knowledge which we acquire. This provides us with new experiences which can lead to the embedding of learning.
We can all feel stuck at times, and we can all experience that inner frustration which comes from repeating the same cycle again and again. This is the feeling which is often described as being on a hamster wheel, churning away but never feeling like we are getting anywhere.
Sometime things are moving too fast to even realise we are repeating the same mistakes, or that we are being left behind by others. We can feel like a swan floating on a current; to everyone else we have it all under control, but below the surface we are paddling away so fast, only to stay in one place.
How can we achieve progress in the face of this relentless pace? To those on the outside there can sometimes seem an easy answer; come out of the water for a moment and move forwards within the air before returning to the water.
For those of us who feel this way, coaching can provide the respite and space where we can identify the actions needed to achieve change. It provides a space separate to the fast pace of the every day, where we can slow down and reflect upon the struggles, challenges and frustrations we are experiencing. We can move ourselves to the proverbial shore, and survey the environment, and plot the path forwards before returning back to the water to experiment.
When we do this regularly, we may find that at times we take a step backwards, but over time we make overall progress and gain the momentum needed to keep pushing on towards success.
How can we support your experimentation?
The freedom to fail is key to growth. Every success, large or small, is built on a foundation of failing forwards.
We at LAMDA Solutions believe in the power which comes from this freedom to fail.
The first step in your growth comes from feeling empowered to try, without the guarantee of success.
Within our one-to-one coaching, we support you in identifying the actions to experiment, to take risks and to embrace the journey before the destination.
Adapt
Nothing works everywhere, for everyone, in exactly the same way.
Within every interaction, which is a vital part of the culture of where we work, there are three key stakeholders:
- Ourselves as an individual.
- The person/people we are interacting with.
- The organisation as a whole.
Each of the stakeholders will have separate agendas within the interaction. By agendas we are not meaning the negative connotation of this work, but instead the following definition of agenda;
The things that an individual (or organisation) considers to be important and wants to solve or achieve, or their reasons for wanting to do something.
So within our interactions what sorts of agenda might each stakeholder have? This is an important angle for us all to consider and reflect upon on a regular basis. Only when we do can we achieve the following:
- Remain genuine and true to ourselves.
- Understand the needs of other stakeholders.
- Look to align ourselves with other stakeholders.
- Achieve real, meaningful results and growth.
When we experiment with new knowledge and approaches, we will often find this a challenge.
We as individuals find change one of the hardest things to do, after all there is a large gap between knowing and doing.
How do we bridge this knowing-doing gap?
In order for us to accept and integrate new approaches, we need to align the approach with our inner values and emotionally connect with how it reflects our true-self.
How do we achieve the alignment of all stakeholders alongside the integration of new approaches into our everyday practices? This comes from following up on our experimentation phase, we must look at the outcome of our experimentation phase, adapting where things didn’t quite work or align correctly, and trialing new iterations of the techniques in order to find a way for new knowledge to work effectively for us within our actions and interactions.
How can we encourage your adaptation?
The bridge between knowing and doing, involves being. You have to personally own the change you want to make in order to take action and achieve it.
We at LAMDA Solutions believe that coaching can provide two key things in this respect:
- A dedicated space for introspection, enabling you to align new approaches with your inner self.
- A structured framework for accountability, ensuring a thorough process of refining and adapting approaches until alignment is achieved.
It is easy, within the hustle, to drop new ideas and approaches for the easy, comfortable, tried and tested approach of the past. It takes time and energy to intentionally change.
Within one-to-one coaching, we look to encourage you to keep going, to keep adapting and to find the alignment which allows you to own the change that you want to achieve.
Develop
Growth is a process which comes with continued development. The journey is never finished and there is no such thing as a complete or perfect leader.
All leaders are incomplete, and this is okay, we need to accept this truth in order to develop, grow and succeed.
True leadership thrives not by fixating on weaknesses, but by amplifying strengths.
Growth is maximised from intentional work on our areas of strength. It’s in these areas where we shine brightest.
Embrace the differences of strengths within your team, for it is their diverse brilliance that completes a teams leadership profile.
As we know, all leaders are incomplete and it is only in accepting this fundamental truth that a leader can grow to meet their full potential. A strong leader is humble, they acknowledge their weaknesses, they empower others to maximise their potential, and they utilise their strengths for the benefit of the team.
Here we look to emphasise the transformation of knowledge into practical skills. Although learning new knowledge forms a powerful foundation and provides essential insights, experimenting and adapting allows this to transform into new approaches which can be implemented into your leadership toolkit.
However new approaches can only become a new habit when it is owned, when it has become a fundamental approach which is regularly used and reflects your inner values to the world. Therefore, it is important to ensure that any new approach aligns with your inner values in order to develop yourself as a leader.
How can we propel your development?
Powerful leadership development requires aligning new approaches with your inner values, ensuring that they reflect your authentic self.
Our approach at LAMDA Solutions utilises both workshops and regular one-to-one coaching in order to ensure:
- We provide space to cultivating your unique implementation style.
- We work together, with you, to effectively convert new approaches into a tangible skillset.
- There is a continuous cycle of growth, where you will evolve and refine your leadership to maximise your potential.
Empower
Leadership is more than just personal growth. True leadership thrives on the ability to empower and inspire others.
Our accepted definition of Leadership is that of Alberto Silva:
Leadership is the process of interactive influence that occurs when, in a given context, some people accept someone as their leader to achieve common goals.
At the heart of leadership lies influence, an attribute so pivotal that without it, one cannot rightfully claim to be a leader.
So how can influence be nurtured?
One of the most powerful ways would be through empowerment. By helping to foster an environment of empowerment, leaders not only foster motivation within their teams but can also improve productivity.
How can we cultivate your empowerment?
At LAMDA Solutions we look to encourage an approach which multiplies the impact of leadership development.
We encourage leaders through our workshops and coaching to utilise the following approach:
- I do it – here you have adapted and developed your approach.
- We do together – here you bring others in and share the approach.
- You do while I support – here you empower your team to develop their skills.
- You do with someone else – here is the ultimate empowerment; you encourage your team to go out and develop others.
Reflect
In the process of learning and skill development, true transformation comes from reflection.
At the core of every successful endeavor lies a commitment to introspection, a deliberate pause to review, analyse, and internalise experiences. The power of reflection lies in the learning about yourself and how closely new learning aligns with your internal beliefs and values. Without reflection knowledge application and skill integration falls at the way-side.
Reflection is where knowledge transforms into insight.
Embracing reflection is not merely a recommendation, it essential, a non-negotiable commitment to the continuous evolution of oneself.
How can we amplify your reflection?
At LAMDA Solutions we pair our workshops with one-to-one coaching, which is both regular and sustained.
This coaching is a powerful accompaniment to your own personal reflection.
Our coaching serves as a guiding hand, complementing your personal reflections in your leadership development journey. Coaching offers structure and support, whilst your personal reflections provide the introspective depth needed for true development.
Through both of these practices, you can unlock their full potential, fostering continuous growth and evolution.
