To capture the significance of a keystone, let’s first put it in perspective. A keystone in architecture is a central, wedge-shaped stone designed to support the weight of the arch. It distributes the forces acting upon it. When a load is applied to the arch, such as the weight of the structure, the arch exerts …
Since the dawn of the first Industrial Revolution (1760-1814), businesses have struggled to achieve a balance between profitability, growth, efficiency, and effectiveness. Actually, the struggle lies with aligning the resources and evolving the capabilities to meet the ever-changing needs resulting from the economic shifts. Now in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution, more than 260 years …
Which would you rather achieve: Effectiveness or Efficiency Read More »
This is the time of year numerous reports and research papers release new insights about what CEO’s and the whole C-suite are generally struggling with. It gets pretty repetitive. We all know that three constants will always be there – Strategy, Change and Risk. This year’s summaries are like that. They use assorted terms to …
Which is the Bigger Risk – Creative Solutions or the Status Quo Read More »
We need a reality check on the many ‘studies’ that have been published in recent months about various business challenges. Their focus ranges from executives’ thinking time, organizational alignment, and capabilities for effective execution. These are in light of the dramatic changes that are foreseen to be brought on by AI. In the other court …
