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Why do some talented executives fail?

Coaching Tip

He actually had an ego that was too small for his considerable abilities and new position as head of the Mexican arm of an international bank based in Dallas, Texas." . Although he had never been a manager , Paul had considerable know-how as a banker and Latin America was his specialty.

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The Big Picture of Business: Institutional Reviews Help Public Companies to Learn from the Downturn and Move Forward

Strategy Driven

The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving. This review is the basis for most elements that will appear in a strategic plan, including the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, actions, challenges, teamwork, change management, commitment, future trends and external forces.

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Why Agile Goes Awry — and How to Fix It

Harvard Business Review

Agile processes go awry, because as companies strive for high performance, they either become too tactical (focusing too much on process and micromanagement) or too adaptive (avoiding long-term goals, timelines, or cross-functional collaboration). The key is balancing both tactical and adaptive performance.

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Five Questions That Should Shape Any Change Program

Harvard Business Review

Crucially, they also took the time to figure out that ensuring those capabilities were put to full use would mean changing workers' mindsets, from a focus on what engineering could make possible, to valuing individuals, enhancing the role of teamwork, and understanding the needs of customers. What practical steps do we need to take?