Module Seven: Review Questions

Which law are most large groups governed by?

What can be defined as an established model or structure?

Which of these is not good advice about “thinking outside the box”?

Ask questions of your followers, employees, customers, former leaders
Don’t be afraid to ask the question “Why?”
Often the lowest ranking persons in an organization can’t tell you exactly what is wrong because they don’t see it daily from their vantage points
Sometimes it is necessary to “think outside the box” and break the paradigm

Which of these is the best definition for innovation?

An improvement on a process or procedure
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
The faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses
A total redirection or restructuring based upon stated goals and research

Which of these is a helpful tip about using innovation?

There should be solid evidence that a new way of doing things is likely to work before you invest money and everyone’s time
To be sure, all innovative strategies will be feasible or cost effective
Change should often be made, just for the sake of change
Keep focused on the goals and be unwilling to break rules if they need to be broken

What does a drive to excellence always seek?

When will followers simply give up trying altogether?

If only a very few number of followers are reaching the goal you set, what should you do?

To lobby for change, what do you need to do?

Which of these is not good advice for successfully lobbying for change?

Bring about change with one big dramatic gesture, instead of bringing about change slowly
Do your research, and always enter a meeting by being prepared
Show as clearly as possible how your plan will effect positive change
Attack the problem with a plan, sound reasoning, and infectious enthusiasm

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