Leading Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

I N SEPTEMBER 2001, Jack Welch was a tough act to follow. Transparency is an admirable goal. But the real goal is to solve problems. GE had internal problems, it was overly reliant on GE Capital, and it was not digitally literate and innovative. And in 2001, the economic tailwinds that Welch enjoyed were about to shift.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

When Admiral Clark became the chief, first term re-enlistment didn’t meet the Navy’s goal of 38 percent. Within a matter of hours following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, aircraft carriers, Aegis destroyers, and cruisers were in position to protect America’s shores. Navy from 2000 until 2005.

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Mills Scofield

JANUARY 14, 2014

Morning greetings arose from the Captains at the door to my office, both of whom had dutifully pre-prepared their tasks for the morning so they could pre-empt the short-term needs before the staff meeting that would begin within the next half-hour. Terms like “Thank you for your service!”

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

To Boost Organizational Performance, Connect with the Core Michael Lee Stallard and Jason Pankau It is essential to every organization’s long-term success that employees align their behavior with organizational goals and give their best efforts. These issues are referred to as strategic alignment and employee engagement.

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Ask Atma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Short-term adaptability and rapid response strengthen long-term planning. Using the concept of controlled chaos it is possible to increase efficiency and innovation. Consider this statement of values from the original authors of the agile manifesto (Beedle, et al; 2001): I.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Over a period of years, every GE senior manager would learn the lean startup methodology, and GE would be the showcase for how modern companies use entrepreneurial management to transform culture and drive long-term growth. Innovation at GE was on a roll. Are lean innovation and the startup way a failure in large companies?

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

After graduating from Princeton in 2001, Donovan Campbell wanted to give back to his country, engage in the world, and learn to lead. The term “paradigm shift” is a well-worn term. Overlooking this practice results in missed opportunities to foster and encourage motivation, creativity, and innovation. Be proactive.

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