I liked the insight on being intentional with meetings and using RACI to focus on who's truly needed (this is a practical takeaway for any team).
The breakdown of Picard's collaborative leadership style was interesting -- I could use continued personal growth in this conflict style. He balances decision-making with minimal disruption to his team, really stands out. It’s a great reminder that effective leadership isn't about constant oversight, but about trusting the right people to do the right work at the right time.
I am finding that a lot of the things I don't realize I am doing well in management are because I stole them from episodes of Star Trek. Outside of Season 1, the show does a fantastic job of showing how a group of folks can work together and trust each other. It even ends in a non-violent outcome more often than not which is wild for a TV show.
The one I think about the most is in part two of the Gambit episode. Data is acting command and Worf is acting first officer as Riker and Picard are off the ship. Worf is unhappy with the decisions Data is making and is openly questioning them whenever they are made. Data has to pull Worf aside and talk about how Worf's behavior on the bridge is not that of a first officer. The primary function of the first officer being to ensure orders are executed. When Worf counters that it is important to be able to challenge decisions, Data agrees. Data also reminds Worf that the time for that is in private, and asks if Worf remembers a time when Riker ever openly questions orders when given.
I liked the insight on being intentional with meetings and using RACI to focus on who's truly needed (this is a practical takeaway for any team).
The breakdown of Picard's collaborative leadership style was interesting -- I could use continued personal growth in this conflict style. He balances decision-making with minimal disruption to his team, really stands out. It’s a great reminder that effective leadership isn't about constant oversight, but about trusting the right people to do the right work at the right time.
I am finding that a lot of the things I don't realize I am doing well in management are because I stole them from episodes of Star Trek. Outside of Season 1, the show does a fantastic job of showing how a group of folks can work together and trust each other. It even ends in a non-violent outcome more often than not which is wild for a TV show.
The one I think about the most is in part two of the Gambit episode. Data is acting command and Worf is acting first officer as Riker and Picard are off the ship. Worf is unhappy with the decisions Data is making and is openly questioning them whenever they are made. Data has to pull Worf aside and talk about how Worf's behavior on the bridge is not that of a first officer. The primary function of the first officer being to ensure orders are executed. When Worf counters that it is important to be able to challenge decisions, Data agrees. Data also reminds Worf that the time for that is in private, and asks if Worf remembers a time when Riker ever openly questions orders when given.
It's a wonderful scene where both challenge each other, set expectations, and are not accusatory or trying to put the other down. https://youtu.be/vdiQhMPt1Zo?si=0fHlrqf6gftruuY9