The silent business killer that strikes without warning Change is inevitable, but complacency doesn’t have to be It's out there right now. Hiding where companies least expect to find it....
Business transformation is sweeping - don't get stuck in the jar Today’s leaders are confronted with a world that is in transformation: With new economies that are emerging With markets...
The band "Curiosity killed the cat" The band "Curiosity Killed the Cat" appeared out of nowhere, as if they were transported from a parallel universe wherein blue-eyed soul was seen as...
The dark side of business - The rise of complacency A common pitfall for many successful organizations is the rise of complacency. Complacency attempts to ride the good feeling of...
Complacency is the worst mistake a business can make Just ask Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). By 1990, DEC was riding high, ranked only behind IBM in the computer industry. But...
What is more important: Strategy or organizational culture Culture eats strategy for breakfast a phrase originated by Peter Drucker and made famous by Mark Fields, President at Ford, is an...
The danger of complacency Avoid an organizational monoculture Many companies as they get larger tend to get into a monoculture mentality - but living in a bubble is one of...
Don't let things get arrogant Big companies start off with verve and energy and aspiration and incredible values that fuel their growth, then grow to the point that they’re no...
Don't foster a monoculture mentality - encourage competitive usage Corporate culture is one of the key drivers for the success – or failure – of an organization. A good, well-aligned...