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
About this blog
This is a blog about Strategy Execution and all of the disciplines that comprise it. It is about Leadership, Planning, Organizational Development, Change Management and Project … [Read more...] about About this blog
“You’re a little loopy when you’re hungry.” Working at the limits of change capacity
I always laugh when I see the new Snickers commercials—I admit it, I sometimes even rewind them. They remind me that “You’re not yourself when you’re under the stress of … [Read more...] about “You’re a little loopy when you’re hungry.” Working at the limits of change capacity
Leading strategy? Vicarious rejuvenation. Post 3 of 3
“The whales sing, not because they have an answer. They sing because they have a song.” —Andrew Stevenson There is no substitute for getting away from it all. Displacement is a … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? Vicarious rejuvenation. Post 3 of 3
Leading strategy? The three key ingredients for rejuvenation. Post 2 of 3
“You can go to heaven if you want. I'd rather stay in Bermuda.” —Mark Twain There are, of course, many compelling reasons to take a vacation, but here is one that reconciles with … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? The three key ingredients for rejuvenation. Post 2 of 3
Leading strategy? The business case for rejuvenation. Post 1 of 3
“Going faster and faster leads either to immediate lift off or eventually to a grinding halt. Slow down to go faster.”—Gail Severini Executing strategy is exhausting―both … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? The business case for rejuvenation. Post 1 of 3
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
Leadership sightings—Who inspires you?
We have been hunkered down for a couple of years following the recession. In early 2012, I was hopeful that organizations would break back out. However, it seems to me that this … [Read more...] about Leadership sightings—Who inspires you?