“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”—Aristotle A couple of years ago I was working with a great team of consultants (externals) on a major strategic change for a … [Read more...] about “Organ rejection” and other reactions to consultants
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Breakthrough innovation is uncomfortable―get through it. Post 2
“Be careful what you ask for cause you just might get it.” Refrain from “When I Grow Up” by The Pussycat Dolls Many organizations are chasing the “innovation” strategy. We want … [Read more...] about Breakthrough innovation is uncomfortable―get through it. Post 2
Breakthrough innovation is “simplicity on the far side of complexity.” Post 1
“I wouldn’t give a fig for simplicity on this side of complexity, but I would give my right arm for the simplicity on the far side of complexity.”―Oliver Wendell Holmes What does … [Read more...] about Breakthrough innovation is “simplicity on the far side of complexity.” Post 1
Breakthroughs in strategy
“In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” Albert Einstein Kids these days have a phrase: “FAIL.” It means something like “epic failure” and … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in strategy
The power of change management. Pay it forward.
“To those whom much is given, much is expected.” ―John F. Kennedy What do we do with what we have learned? What is our “obligation”? There is no advertising on this site. You … [Read more...] about The power of change management. Pay it forward.
Are you making a difference? Why change management?
I meet a lot more people these days who are interested in authenticity and making a difference. I view this trend as a move in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs closer to … [Read more...] about Are you making a difference? Why change management?
Top 10 Competencies for Change Leaders
Transformational change is disruptive, non-linear, unpredictable and requires a leap that not everyone will make. What does this require of leaders? Below is my top-ten list for … [Read more...] about Top 10 Competencies for Change Leaders
What’s missing from Strategy Execution? (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 5)
It’s a seductive challenge: strategic change may be the most exciting endeavour of an executive’s career. It compares with climbing Mount Everest―not everybody makes it on the … [Read more...] about What’s missing from Strategy Execution? (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 5)
Change Management Methodology (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 4)
“Business is a machine made out of people” Bill Duane. In Post 1 of this series, we established that strategy is “just another good idea” until it is implemented and churning out … [Read more...] about Change Management Methodology (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 4)
“What is PRINCE2?” Guest Post Richard Batchelor. (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 3)
Having established, in Post 1 of this series, that strategy is “just another good idea” until it is implemented and churning out results, and that there is no single turn-key … [Read more...] about “What is PRINCE2?” Guest Post Richard Batchelor. (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 3)