Lessons in Leadership | Establishing Unified Direction | April 16, 2026

In an era of constant complexity, a leader’s most vital task is keeping their team aligned and focused on what truly matters. Watch this recorded webinar from Brown University’s Lessons in Leadership series, featuring Ed Barrows, Professor of the Practice of Leadership and Academic Director of the Master’s in Organizational Leadership. Drawing on over 25 years of experience advising senior executives and insights from his book Twelve Skills for Teams, Barrows shares practical frameworks for setting a clear path forward. This session is a deep dive into the art of strategic alignment and effective communication during periods of rapid change. In This Recorded Session: – Clarifying Direction: Learn how to distill complex objectives into clear priorities and outcomes that resonate with every team member. – The Alignment Framework: Strategies for mobilizing people and resources around shared goals especially when navigating organizational shifts. – Effective Strategy Communication: Discover how to translate high-level strategy into actionable language that drives focus, ownership and flawless execution. – Insights from "Twelve Skills for Teams": Preview core concepts from the second volume of the Twelve Skills series regarding team focus and resilience. Featured Speaker: Ed Barrows is a renowned expert in strategy execution and leadership. At Brown University, he leads the Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MOL) program, helping professionals bridge the gap between strategic intent and operational reality. Important Links: 🔗 Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MOL) Program: Explore the curriculum and leadership competencies: https://professional.brown.edu/academ... 🔗 School of Professional Studies (SPS) Events: View the full archive of the Lessons in Leadership series: https://professional.brown.edu/events #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategyExecution #TeamAlignment #BrownUniversity #LessonsInLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #StrategicCommunication #ManagementSkills #ExecutiveEducation #RecordedWebinar