Strategy Driven

MARCH 9, 2016

Your organization is going to face a crisis. Our world is too complex, markets too volatile, and technology too fast-paced for us to relax into complacency about organizational safety and normalcy. This is not a question of IF but WHEN. What’s a leader to do? How is a leader to be ready? About the Authors.

Crisis 50

Crisis Automotive Human Resources Education 50

In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

When I was a CEO, I managed to squirrel away a “rainy day” fund for nasty business blips. In a crisis, whether short or long-term, the most senior people in the organization need to step up and offer innovative solutions to the issues hammering the bottom-line. At best, they are managers. Those who can’t do this are not leaders.

Short-term 232

Short-term Long-term Advertising Hammer 232

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Leadership does not begin the when you step upon the first rung of the management ladder. Seldom, and at best, never to the degree of those in “management.” In the years to follow, Walter enrolled in supply management courses at some of the best universities. One direct report does not make you a leader; nor does ten.

Report 100

Report Career Discount Mentor 100

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 28, 2012

Provide strategic direction to management. In the simplest of terms, a Board’s primary responsibility is to: Oversee corporate performance. Provide perspective and input to the long-term business strategy. Identify risk and monitor mitigation. I’m suggesting an addition. Foster a healthy corporate culture that creates value.

Competitive Advantage 131

Competitive Advantage Long-term CEO Ethics 131

In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

I have to be honest. I didn’t think I was going to enjoy Kevin Murray’s new book on how top CEOs communicate to inspire, influence and achieve results. Although Mr. Murray’s arresting title raised my curiosity, I became skeptical when I read the list of leaders he interviewed for insight.

Fashion 197

Fashion Crisis Audience Entrepreneur 197

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Involve your head of marketing and human resources early. How Self-Managed Teams Can Resolve Conflict. ” Marvin Chow, VP of Global Marketing at Google, emphasizes how important it is to create a vision and then build and show momentum. Are you living up to your own mission and values? Joel Garfinkle.

Crisis 12

Crisis Supply Chain Brand Learning-by-Doing 12

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

That was caused by previous management. Once the PR crisis passes, things will get back to normal. Our human resources department takes care of that. When you suggest that a more targeted customer focus would benefit all, including their bottom line, management often gets pious, argumentative and confrontational.

Budgeting 75

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 75

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 21, 2011

by John • March 21, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing • 1 Comment. Call it a hiccup or a long-term slump; every brand faces a crisis. The J&J folks set the crisis management standard for all others to follow—to be prepared for that inevitable day when disaster WILL strike. Human Resources.

Brand 140

Brand CEO Long-term Crisis 140

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2015

Mistrust of senior management. There’s a rift within top management and everyone knows it. Marketing blames Sales. Picture this: The CEO of the decaying company is addressing his management team. Too many meetings. No one arrives on time. Finger pointing. Scapegoat firings. Information sharing slows. Stars leave.

Absenteeism 100

Absenteeism Short-term Long-term Strategic Planning 100