When faced with complexity and constant change at work, what do the best leaders and teams do? They iterate. They invent. They improvise. They string together a syncopated and rhythmic way of working that gets the job done but in a way that allows for flexibility, new ways of work, and new avenues for opportunity. In short, they say yes to the mess that is todays fast-moving 24/7 business environment. Frank Barrett, jazz pianist and management scholar, says this improvisational jazz mindset and the skills and competencies that go along with it is crucial for effective leadership today.
