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Move Fast and Fix Things

The Trusted Leader's Guide to Solving Hard Problems and Accelerating Change

Frances Frei & Anne Morriss

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Question 1 of 4
According to the text, what is the most effective tool for a leader to dig through layers of data and identify the root cause of an organizational problem?
  • A. Enforcing tighter deadlines to increase a sense of urgency.
  • B. Nurturing a sense of curiosity and inquiry.
  • C. Relying primarily on leadership instincts and past experiences.
  • D. Delegating the problem-solving process to external consultants.
Question 2 of 4
What practical approach does the text suggest for leaders to understand the 'why' behind a team's declining productivity?
  • A. Implementing anonymous surveys and regular feedback sessions.
  • B. Reviewing the balance sheet to track exact financial losses.
  • C. Setting stricter performance metrics for underperforming departments.
  • D. Replacing team members who fail to meet their project deadlines.
Question 3 of 4
The authors use the metaphor of a spinning top to describe a 'trust wobble.' According to the text, which three elements can cause this wobble if they falter?
  • A. Speed, efficiency, and profitability
  • B. Communication, resources, and deadlines
  • C. Empathy, logic, or authenticity
  • D. Curiosity, intuition, and data
Question 4 of 4
If a leader identifies a 'trust wobble' that specifically revolves around authenticity, what action does the text recommend taking?
  • A. Accelerating the decision-making process to appease impatient stakeholders.
  • B. Reshaping communication dynamics to prioritize transparency.
  • C. Implementing stricter rules to force operational alignment.
  • D. Focusing entirely on the 'what' rather than the 'why' of the issue.

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Move Fast and Fix Things Summary & Overview

Move Fast and Fix Things (2023) dives into the art of addressing core challenges in organizational landscapes. Emphasizing the interplay of genuine curiosity and steadfast trust, it reveals the blueprint for navigating business dynamics and turning challenges into stepping stones – paving the way for enduring success.

Who Should Listen to Move Fast and Fix Things?

  • Aspiring leaders seeking strategic insights
  • Management professionals aiming for transparency and trust-building
  • Business consultants focused on organizational problem-solving

About the Author: Frances Frei & Anne Morriss

Frances Frei is a professor at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on how leaders shape the conditions in which organizations and individuals can excel in strategy, operations, and culture. In 2017, she took the helm as Uber’s first senior vice president of leadership and strategy, guiding the company through a phase of transformation and leadership recalibration. 

Anne Morriss is an entrepreneur, leadership coach, and the mind behind The Leadership Consortium. This leadership accelerator focuses on priming women and people of color for senior leadership roles. Together with Frei, Morriss has penned influential titles like Uncommon Service and Unleashed, and hosts the leadership advice podcast Fixable.

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