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Symphini Change Management Inc

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The strategic imperative of the “nimble organization” and why it seems to be a mirage. Interview with Daryl Conner, Chairman, Conner Partners. Post 1 of 3

“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson After the “Evolution of Change Management” series with Jennifer Frahm … [Read more...] about The strategic imperative of the “nimble organization” and why it seems to be a mirage. Interview with Daryl Conner, Chairman, Conner Partners. Post 1 of 3

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What is the Board’s Role in Strategy and Strategy Execution? Post 3 of 3

This post concludes my notes and my observations and comments (indicated by italics) from the panel discussion, “Growth Strategy—the Board’s Role,” run by the Institute of … [Read more...] about What is the Board’s Role in Strategy and Strategy Execution? Post 3 of 3

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What is the Board’s Role in Strategy and Strategy Execution? Post 2 of 3

This post is a continuation of notes from a fantastic panel discussion, “Growth Strategy—the Board’s Role,” run by the Institute of Corporate Directors. On stage, board members … [Read more...] about What is the Board’s Role in Strategy and Strategy Execution? Post 2 of 3

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What is the Board’s Role in Strategy and Strategy Execution? Post 1 of 3

SOLD OUT! I signed up for this panel presentation, “Growth Strategy—the Board’s Role,” as soon as the fall season schedule from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) came out. … [Read more...] about What is the Board’s Role in Strategy and Strategy Execution? Post 1 of 3

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Does physiology affect our propensity for change? A sneak peek at Simon Sinek’s latest book “Leaders Eat Last”

Are we just “ugly giant bags of mostly water”?—alien's description of humans, Star Trek, The Next Generation, “Home Soil” This may be a contentious topic. Are we servants to our … [Read more...] about Does physiology affect our propensity for change? A sneak peek at Simon Sinek’s latest book “Leaders Eat Last”

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Will “Change Management” become extinct? The evolution of Change Management. Post 3 of 3

“Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have—and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up."—James Belasco and Ralph Stayer, Flight … [Read more...] about Will “Change Management” become extinct? The evolution of Change Management. Post 3 of 3

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What are the real costs of “muscling through” change? The evolution of Change Management. Post 1 of 3

"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."—Lao Tzu There is a back-room mindset in times of change: “Change the people or change the people.”  It … [Read more...] about What are the real costs of “muscling through” change? The evolution of Change Management. Post 1 of 3

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Is Strategy Execution the “new black”?

"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." —Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) As … [Read more...] about Is Strategy Execution the “new black”?

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Time to kill the phantom 70% failure rate quoted on transformational strategy?

The “70% failure rate” has been exploited enough already. It’s time to stop beating this dead horse and give it a decent burial. I get why it resonates with most of us. Strategy … [Read more...] about Time to kill the phantom 70% failure rate quoted on transformational strategy?