Management practices that contribute to improved organizational health

Why high-potential programs often fail | Controlling bosses do everyone a disservice | Management practices that contribute to improved organizational health Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( ADVERTISEMENT November 27, 2017 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Google+]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( [] Leading Edge [] [Why high-potential programs often fail]( Many high-potential programs are counterproductive, with data showing that 93% of them fail, writes Susan Fowler. Employees not considered for the programs can feel demoralized, while those chosen to participate often feel embarrassed and disconnected from the motivation gained by belonging to a bigger group. 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ADVERTISEMENT [] Strategic Management [] [Management practices that contribute to improved organizational health]( Companies that focus on long-term performance are found to typically have higher organizational health levels, write Lili Duan, Rajesh Krishnan and Brooke Weddle. During transformation periods in which businesses seek to boost their organizational health, shared vision, role clarity, supportive leadership and bottom-up innovation improve the chances of sustained top-tier health. [McKinsey]( (11/2017) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( YOUR BOARD DESERVES BETTER—BOARDVANTAGE Avoid wasting time and resources. Improve quality, timeliness, and security of your engagement. Nasdaq Boardvantage®, board portal for meeting management and team collaboration, used by public, private and non-profit boards worldwide. 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