One of the best ways to serve my clients is for both of us to be on the same page right from the start. Today I’m thinking of terms and phrases that two people can interpret or understand very differently. When such a disconnect between the advisor/coach and a client happens, it doesn’t usually end
The Meaning of “The Gap Between Strategy and Execution” Read More »
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
The Keystone Business System 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
Where is the Thinking Leading Us? Read More »
In my last post (via video), I spoke about the three crises we’ve lived through over the past 20 years. We can now determine that they each had five common challenges. The challenge I mentioned previously was the need to have a greater connection between the strategy and the people in the organization. Today, I
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