Turn Ambition into Outcomes As we approach the midpoint of 2025, CFOs and C-suite leaders worldwide share remarkably consistent priorities; yet, they face nuances that complicate the path from strategic intent to business impact. Across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe, executives are laser-focused on five imperatives: Revenue Growth Cost Control Financial Performance (EBITDA, cash flow) …
I’ve long been a subscriber to Russell Ackoff’s principles, renowned for his pioneering work in Systems Thinking and Management f-Laws (yes, Ackoff spelt the last word that way intentionally). As a famed professor at the Wharton School, he remains a timeless figure whose insights continue to resonate profoundly with my work in change management and …
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 …
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The following quote captured my attention this morning. It was in an article in Strategy + Business. “For me, if a client makes a complaint, I go bonkers—and the client is always right. My people can provide 150 justifications, but they will be overruled by the client’s point of view. This needs to be ingrained in each …
