The gap between strategy and outcome is often too great, isn’t it? When we speak of the strategic planning process we include implementation and execution, don’t we? If not then we are creating the first opportunity for the dreaded gap. However, we don’t need everyone involved in strategy to be involved in execution. We just […]
The founder and managing director was getting older. He’d started the business 20 years ago and now had a tight executive team of four directors including him. They shared ownership of the business – a geophysical technology service provider. The problem was that the founder had decided that they were already successful and was seeking […]
It was not because you are a technical genius, nor an operations genius, marketing genius or sales genius. It is not because you have a PhD or an MBA or a list of other certificates, diplomas or degrees. It is not because you have years of experience in the company, nor an extensive industry network, […]
I’ve spoken about succession planning and practice awhile ago. Since then I’ve been struck by the number of stories I’ve heard about the difficulty in finding good people, talent and those ready to step up to leadership. Globally it remains a primary challenge. As I look around my client base, a mix of government and […]
Most leaders were initially chosen to lead because of their technical or operational capability. Most of those that then make it through to the higher echelons of leadership are chosen because of their alleged track record and their relationships with their seniors and allied networks. The very few who also possess or acquire outstanding people […]
This public listed subsidiary of the global giant was ordered to cut costs by 15% by the end of the quarter. Not only was that order given, it had this condition attached – it must be across all aspects of the company. The company had already pared expenses and were operating on what they believed […]
The huge ore truck slid sideways down the slope and then rolled as its load shifted. By the time it had reached the bottom of the open pit the ore had been scattered, the truck destroyed and the driver was dead. The investigation pointed to a number of causes: Driver fatigue Roadway too narrow Insufficient […]
