article thumbnail

Leading in the 21st century: An interview with Ford’s Alan Mulally

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of Alan Mulally by Rik Kirkland for the Insights & Publications practice at McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, and register to receive email updates and direct access to free resources, please click here. To check […].

BPR 75
article thumbnail

What Successful People Know that You Need to Learn!

Marshall Goldsmith

I believe that the Business Plan Review (BPR) process that he has developed is the most effective use of organizational structure that I have ever observed. Alan began each BPR session in the same way: “My name is Alan Mulally and I’m the CEO of Ford Motor Company.”

BPR 70
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Understanding the Importance of Business Process Design

Strategy Driven

By the proper implementation of “Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR)” by adequately analyzing the current performances and altering them to enhance the performance. Some of the companies have practiced this business process modeling that not only helped them in generating better ideas but implementing better business models as well.

Process 66
article thumbnail

Why Companies Should Listen to Occupy Wall Street

Harvard Business Review

I think companies are missing an opportunity to engage with an important stakeholder. Smart feedback allows companies to move faster, and while the "Occupiers" may seem a little vague about their message and their goals, they represent an important social movement. Companies would be wise to pay close attention.

BPR 12
article thumbnail

Ten Years After Ford’s Spectacular Turnaround, What Alan Mulally Reveals About Brand-Inspired Cultural Revolution

Great Leadership By Dan

When Mulally arrived at the struggling company, he set his sights on dismantling the toxic culture that had metastasized within it. Given the state of internal affairs at the company, it’s no wonder the Ford brand was struggling on the outside. and then working as one team to deliver on those, as a Fortune article explains.

Brand 193