Measurement should be considered during the planning of change Measurement should be considered during the planning of change and before any action is undertaken. Measurement serves multiple purposes: It should motivate employees to perform desired...
Critical element in any strategy is its translation into reality The most critical element in any strategy is its translation into reality. The only true measure of success is in its execution. And one of...
The changing face of marketing Must reads on strategic marketing The future of marketing is fast moving, constantly evolving and a point of intrigue for both B2B and B2C marketers. Has the time come to...
Why is organizational change scary? People have emotions If an organization fails to adapt to continuous changes in the market, they run the risk of becoming obsolete and irrelevant. Organizations and society are transforming at...
Pre-flight checklist A pilot would never take off on a flight without going through their pre-flight checklist to ensure they have everything prepared for a safe flight. With the right preparation, the pilot consistently takes...
It's against human nature to react favorably to change It's against human nature to react favorably to change because it takes people out of their comfort zone. How have you seen people react to changes...
Successful transformation also generates “soft” benefits Sometimes we wrongly assume that change is all about improving financial results – stock price, profitability, sales. We forget that successful transformation also generates “soft” benefits, such as trust,...
Mind the performance gap - performance management failures The top 12 deadly sins of performance management All too often, organizations set measures based on financial targets. That's not a bad thing because they represent what...
Creativity has become the currency of success As most of the tangible advantages of the past have become commodities, creativity has become the currency of success. A study of 1,500 CEOs indicated that leaders rank...
In Formula 1 pit stops have been evolving for decades There's an adage in the Formula 1 racing that races are won in the pits. But it hasn't always been that way - the super-fast...
Culture creates the foundation for strategy Culture creates the foundation for strategy and will either be a company's greatest asset or largest liability. While culture has many aspects and manifestations, its core should include a...
Understanding business disruption and how to deal with it is a key task for management A decade ago business disruption was the rare exception – now it is a reality that companies face on a...
