In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

A long time ago, this ethic saved a near-bankrupt company that I had a part in restructuring. Like many giants, Kraft has thrived by doing more with less , thanks to several acquisitions and the ensuing power of clout. The strategy I’ve grown to love and count on over a 45-year career is do less, better. This journey isn’t an easy one.

Human Resources 183

Human Resources Restructuring Competitive Advantage Marketing Strategy 183

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 28, 2014

The approach comes with its own lengthy constitution which details how to restructure an organization peopled with leaders who are held accountable for their own roles and contribute equally to the success of the entire unit. The social animals who travel in packs care about two things: First, who is dominant? And second, who likes me?

Koestler 10

Koestler Company Restructuring Travel 10

CO2

JUNE 29, 2010

Leaders used to have all the power in these hierarchical relationships, but this is no longer the reality facing many organizations. Traveling down the path set by the service academies, it may well be that the most effective people in any organization are those who are equally adept playing both leadership and followership roles.

Executive Coaching 129

Executive Coaching Execution Blog Self-aware 129

Harvard Business Review

JULY 27, 2015

In his first four months in office, he put his signature to 403 documents, 245 of which were approvals for travel for himself and his appointees. They are reforms that no government in Greece, including Syriza, has attempted, for fear of upsetting powerful vested interests. In a country slipping from 1.8% growth in late 2014 to a 2.5%

Banking 8

Banking Crisis Tourism Policies 8