"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”?
Transformation
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?
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
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?
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)