Strategies identify “what” needs to change. Project management provides a structure for “how.” Some go so far as to say that “projects are the vehicles of change.” This post is a … [Read more...] about What is Project Management, per the Project Management Institute―and where does it fit? (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 2)
Dispatch from the Conference Board of Canada’s annual Change Management conference (2012)
What is the “state of the nation” as far as “change management” goes in Canada? Titled "Agility, Performance and Engagement," this conference had an unusual mix of theory, … [Read more...] about Dispatch from the Conference Board of Canada’s annual Change Management conference (2012)
10 tips for becoming a trusted advisor in change management
To be an effective change agent one needs influence in the organization. Influence is built on many dimensions of trust―trust that the change agent is legitimately qualified and … [Read more...] about 10 tips for becoming a trusted advisor in change management
Strategy execution methodologies series (Post 1)
Most organisations have developed internal processes and capabilities for executing strategy. HOWEVER, few of these are built for the transformational strategies that organizations … [Read more...] about Strategy execution methodologies series (Post 1)
Authenticity is an over-rated leadership attribute
Authenticity is not the attribute I seek most in a leader. … [Read more...] about Authenticity is an over-rated leadership attribute
“Change leadership” is not THE silver bullet. The Silver Bullet series.
Seems like many organizations are looking for the secret to effective strategic execution―the one thing that will fix the so-called 70% failure rate. The problem is (and we all … [Read more...] about “Change leadership” is not THE silver bullet. The Silver Bullet series.
What can sports teach us about strategy execution? 10 lessons
Strategy is integral in both sports and business. Furthermore, the dynamics of competition are universal. In sports, every game is a full cycle. What can sports teach us about … [Read more...] about What can sports teach us about strategy execution? 10 lessons
Library—Great resources on Strategy Execution as at May2022
We all have a “library” of resources we’ve read that have shaped our thinking and practice. These are my favorite books and the ones I reference regularly. My top few are in … [Read more...] about Library—Great resources on Strategy Execution as at May2022
Innovating Project and Change Management to generate better results—Book Review
Few organizations have figured out how to do strategy execution well. One of the enigmas of implementation continues to be the gap between project management and change … [Read more...] about Innovating Project and Change Management to generate better results—Book Review
Internal social media – engaging your organization – a status check (Part 2 of 2)
Are organizations leveraging internal social media today? According to media reports, internal social media is beginning to get traction: “As social networks increasingly dominate … [Read more...] about Internal social media – engaging your organization – a status check (Part 2 of 2)