CLARITY - THE NEW PERFORMANCE FRONTIER

Ann Latham

Ann Latham delivers Uncommon Clarity

 
 
 

“When I need pragmatic changes that will stick, I call Ann. Whatever she would say about herself, I would say she is too modest. She’s the best.”

Perry Walraven

President and CEO, Performance Controls, Inc., a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Why does clarity matter?

Because a lack of clarity is the primary cause of:

  • Poor productivity
  • Delays
  • Wasted effort
  • Lack of confidence
  • Dragged out decisions
  • Inadequate alignment
  • Unproductive meetings
  • Conflict
 
  • Second guessing
  • Excessive to-do lists
  • Shifting priorities
  • Resource shortages
  • Tiptoeing around personnel problems
  • Risk avoidance
  • Inability to synchronize brainpower and really focus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“I hadn’t realized how entrenched I was in so many time-wasting habits until Ann Latham made them transparent. It’s almost embarrassing.”

Jim Goodwin

CEO, Center for Human Development

 
 
 

Where are you in your Clarity Journey?

 
 
 
 
 

"I'm not sure ..."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • "Is a lack of clarity really responsible for all of those problems?"

Yes! Clarity is foundational!

  • "How important is it?"

Disclarity consumes up to 80% of your workforce productivity. It also erodes confidence and effectiveness. Leaders, managers, and knowledge workers are most affected.

  • "If that is true, why isn't creating clarity a huge priority?"

Because we are clarity blind and don't tackle problems we can't see.

"I think I have a few things to learn!"

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

"I'm a believer, but ..."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

"I know we aren't as clear as we think we are and I totally believe clarity is the antidote to many of our biggest challenges. It would be amazing to harness the power of clarity and achieve  ..."

  • Dramatic productivity gains
  • Stronger, more confident leadership
  • Growing trust and commitment
  •  
    True empowerment and motivating job satisfaction
  • Powerful five minute meetings
  • Sound, accepted decisions
  • Growing profits

"But I want these results fast!"

 
 
 
 

Where are you in your Clarity Journey?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

"I'm not sure. I need to Learn More."

If you want to learn about the power of clarity, you've come to the right place. Here are some great options.

 
 
 

1. Start here.

 
 
 
 

2. Learn more clarity techniques.

The Clarity Papers by Ann Latham
 
 
 
 

3. Take the difficulty out of
difficult conversations
with clarity and empathy.

The Disconnect Principle
 
 
 

4. Focus on 5 minute meetings.

Uncommon Meetings by Ann Latham
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“In my work creating more positive, productive, and profitable work environments, I come across a lack of clarity in virtually every situation. This lack of clarity causes conflict and confusion. Ann Latham provides a wealth of resources to create clarity in virtually every business context and situation. Clarity is power, and a lack of clarity is weakness.”

Skip Weisman

Weisman Sucess Resources, Inc.

 
 
 

Ann Latham delivers Uncommon Clarity

Ann Latham
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ANN LATHAM, known widely as the Queen of Clarity, is the author of the modern classic The Power of Clarity, the new release The Disconnect Principle, in addition to The Clarity Papers and Uncommon Meetings. She is also the founder of US-based consulting firm Uncommon Clarity®. Her clients represent over 40 industries and range from organizations such as Boeing, Hitachi, and Medtronic to non-profits such as the Public Broadcasting Service, United Way, and colleges and universities.

Ann's advice has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Management Today, and is an expert blogger for Forbes.com. She speaks frequently to audiences, is a guest lecturer for the University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Management . According to Alan G. Robinson, Isenberg professor and author of Ideas are Free, “Ann Latham is one of the best business speakers I have heard. She is very experienced, the quality of her thinking is extremely high, and she knows how to deliver her message in an entertaining, concise, and convincing way.”

Ann is also the sole recipient of a corporate award that she cherishes to this day: Most Likely To Dispute Recognized Authorities.

“Ann’s ability to simplify complex issues such that everyone understood their respective roles was a key part of her success. She truly helped us achieve profitable and predictable growth while improving the quality of our methods and processes.”

S. W. Emery, Jr

Chairman and CEO, MTS Systems Corporation

“Ann cut to the core, leading us to several important decisions and new ways of working together to be more effective and more strategic. She is fast, refreshingly different, and someone I can recommend highly.”

Tim Van Epps

President, The Sandri Companies

 
 
 
 

“‘Wow’ sums it up nicely. Ann stepped into a delicate, sensitive situation involving a diverse, disjointed group of people with a challenging objective and, in remarkably little time, moved us to a solid, shared conclusion.”

John Heaps

President, Florence Savings Bank