“If I have done any deed worthy of remembrance, that deed will be my monument. If not, no monument can preserve my memory.”—Agesilaus II Leaders at the very top of … [Read more...] about Building your leadership legacy—the organization that thrives for generations. Interview with Daryl Conner, Chairman, Conner Partners on the “nimble organization.” Post 3 of 3
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What is leadership’s responsibility for driving and sustaining a nimble organization? Interview with Daryl Conner, Chairman, Conner Partners. Post 2 of 3
Daryl Conner’s extensive thought leadership on creating nimble organizations has the potential to breathe new life into the dinosaurs of the Fortune 1000 and S&P 500. As a … [Read more...] about What is leadership’s responsibility for driving and sustaining a nimble organization? Interview with Daryl Conner, Chairman, Conner Partners. Post 2 of 3
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
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
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?
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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
Strategy and Strategy Execution Conferences 2013
Strategy and strategy execution are two sides of the same coin―they are different and related. Leaders need to excel at both to succeed. Where does one go to explore this … [Read more...] about Strategy and Strategy Execution Conferences 2013
The fight of our lives: innovation leadership
“America is NOT the greatest country in the world anymore…We are 7th in literacy, 27th in math, 22nd in science, 49th in life expectancy, 178th in infant mortality, 3rd in median … [Read more...] about The fight of our lives: innovation leadership
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