Unlocking Leadership Excellence: The SEAL-Tested Rule of Three

Welcome to another edition of the New Bridge. Here I will break down the future of work topics that matter, open your mind to use cases, and keep you ahead of the curve.

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In today’s edition:

• The Navy Seals’ rule of three

• Establish your AI governance board today

• Lost in translation: Navigating workplace miscommunication with finesse

🎨 This Week’s Spotlight: Mae (Enixsta)

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LEADERSHIP

In the previous edition, we hinted at the Navy SEALs’ rule of three. Today, let's explore how this rule can transform your leadership journey!

What is the Rule of Three?

It is a principle often associated with Navy SEALs and it can be applied to leadership in various ways. The rule of three is a concept that suggests people can generally remember and effectively manage three tasks or pieces of information at a time.

Here's how you can apply this wisdom to leadership:

• Prioritization: Focus on three top priorities at a given time. By doing this, leaders can ensure that their team is not overwhelmed with excessive number of tasks, which can lead to reduced effectiveness and distractions

• Simplicity in Communication: When conveying a message or strategy, it's essential to keep it simple and concise. Applying the rule of three makes it easier for teams to understand and remember the core message

• Team Size and Delegation: Instead of trying to manage a large group directly, leaders can break the team into smaller subgroups or teams of three. This promotes efficiency, collaboration, and better oversight

• Decision-Making: In high-pressure situations, leaders can focus on the top three choices or courses of action. This simplifies the decision-making process and can lead to quicker, more effective decisions

• Training and Development: Concentrate on three key areas of improvement or skills to develop. This approach ensures that efforts are focused and not spread too thin

• Feedback and Evaluation: When providing feedback to team members, limit your feedback to three key points. This allows for a more focused and constructive discussion about performance, making it easier to understand and act upon feedback

• Maintaining Focus: The rule of three can also help leaders stay focused on their long-term goals. By identifying and consistently working on the top three objectives or priorities for themselves and their team, leaders can avoid distractions and maintain a clear path to success

• Adaptability: Leaders should be adaptable and capable of adjusting their priorities and strategies as circumstances change. Applying the rule of three can help leaders quickly identify the three most critical aspects to adapt when facing unexpected challenges

In summary, the Navy SEALs' rule of three can be a valuable tool for leaders to simplify their approach to tasks, communication, decision-making, and team management. By focusing on a limited number of key elements at any given time, they can enhance their effectiveness and better navigate the complexities of leadership roles.

AI GOVERNANCE BOARD

AI comes with a range of privacy, bias, and ethical concerns that need to be carefully addressed. It is hence recommended that organizations put together a board or counsel that acts as the ethical foundation for integrating generative AI. The following are a set of responsibilities and functions that this group should cover:

• Policy Development: Develop and implement policies that govern the responsible use of AI within the organization

• Ethical Oversight: Monitor ethical implications of AI applications

• Bias Mitigation: Identify and mitigate bias in AI systems - Implement techniques like fairness testing

• Privacy Compliance: Ensure adherence to data protection regulations

• Transparency and Accountability: Advocate for transparency and accountability in AI decisions

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders on AI matters

• Educational Initiatives: Promote AI awareness and understanding, fostering a culture of responsible AI use

• Risk Assessment: Continuously assess and manage AI-related risks

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated with AI regulations and standards

• Research and Development: Guide ethical AI practices in research and development

• Crisis Management: Prepare for and respond to AI-related crises such as data breaches or ethical violations

• Audit and Reporting: Evaluate AI system performance and report impact

• Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity in AI development teams

• Long-term Strategy: Develop a strategic AI roadmap aligned with values and goals

Having an AI board or counsel dedicated to these responsibilities is crucial for organizations to navigate the complex landscape of AI ethics and ensure that AI technologies are deployed in a responsible and socially beneficial manner.

LUNCH & LEARN - WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

Whether it's the classic case of an email gone wrong or the virtual meeting maze, miscommunication is everywhere in remote and traditional workplaces. Clearing this hurdle is vital because it affects productivity, team spirit, and how much you enjoy your job. In a world where screens and messages are our new BFFs, nailing this skill is a must.

Here's how AI can help you convey your messages more effectively:

✅ Use the prompt below to re-frame your messages, ensuring they're perceived as intended

✅ Practice better communication by making your messages more concise and clearer

✅ Update the prompt to your own writing style over time!

✅ Adjust the criteria as the context of your communication changes

🎨 SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:

My passion for art offers moments of serenity and reflection in the fast-paced world of HR. The fusion of these seemingly contrasting interests has propelled me to explore innovative ways to integrate both spaces. By combining my enthusiasm for digital art with my expertise in HR, I aim to foster creativity, diversity, and inclusion, leveraging blockchain technology’s potential and enhancing workplace culture and engagement.

In each edition of this newsletter, I shine a spotlight on a talented digital artist who's pushing the boundaries of creativity. Stay tuned for our featured artist every week, where we'll explore their work, inspiration, and dedication to their craft.

🎨 This Week’s Spotlight: Mae (Enixsta)

Mae crafts ethereal, dreamlike landscapes using mixed digital mediums. With a palette of soft pinks and greens, Mae’s work conjures an aura of tranquillity, gently beckoning viewers into a world that is both foreign yet familiar. Mae’s landscapes are not just serene compositions; they are reflections on the intricate dance of human nature. Within each artwork lies an invitation to explore life’s delicate balance, the solace of solitude and the profound art of introspection. Speaking through a harmonious interplay of colours, forms and textures, her creations evoke feelings of nostalgia, as if drawn from a hazy dream or distant memory – at once peaceful yet slightly perplexing. In a world where chaos often reigns, Mae’s work serves as a gentle reminder of the quiet strength and timeless beauty found in nature’s embrace. With each piece, Mae extends an invitation for all to find moments of serenity within the intricate tapestry of existence.

Here are three of Mae’s recent works:

Luna Ortus (2023): The beauty of beginnings, the promise of a new moon. A gentle reminder that every chapter unfolding is a canvas for new possibilities

Lux in Tenebris (2023): Life endures, love reclaims. An exploration of the sublime and a visual ode to the eternal dance between shadow and light. A reminder that even the darkest night cannot extinguish the luminous force of life and love

Capitaneus et Fluens Aqua (2023) Spring, in Yosemite

A Brief Update on Last Week’s Spotlight Artist - Refik Anadol

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) recently added its first NFT art, Refik’s “Unsupervised - Machine Hallucinations”, to its permanent collection. Ryan Zurrer, a prominent digital art collector, donated the valuable piece. Congratulations to Refik, The MoMA, and Ryan for such a historical moment in art history 🎉.

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