Eric Jacobson

JULY 22, 2014

The other, smaller and rarer, is decentralized, horizontal, and inclusive. Drawing on her vast experience as a venture capitalist, organizational design expert, and management consultant, Ardi argues that the future belongs to the Betas. Earlier in her career, she was an operating executive at R. I call it Alpha.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 21, 2014

The other, smaller and rarer, is decentralized, horizontal, and inclusive. Drawing on her vast experience as a venture capitalist, organizational design expert, and management consultant, Ardi argues that the future belongs to the Betas. Earlier in her career, she was an operating executive at R. I call it Alpha.

Venture Capitalist 56

Venture Capitalist Decentralization Books Idea Generation 56

Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2011

How does one successfully manage a company with a dozen diverse, decentralized businesses of varying sizes that employ over 100,000 people in 130 countries, especially in an uncertain economic environment? The answer is to make things simple, says Bill Allen, head of Group Human Resources at Copenhagen-based A.P. Moller-Maersk.

Management 14

Management Decentralization Report Bottom-up 14

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2015

I recently discussed the issue of managing through uncertainty with retired U.S. Petraeus has managed uncertainty of global scope and with the highest stakes. Our conversation left me with three recommendations for managing uncertainty that we all can use: Learn faster than your opponent. So how should leaders adapt?

Uncertainty 8

Uncertainty Decentralization Venture Capitalist After Action Review 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Broadly, EDM seemed to reverse the trend of a decentralized company and office. ” Middle management wasn’t free from trouble, either. ” As a result, top talent left rather than risk stalling their careers. . ” As a result, top talent left rather than risk stalling their careers.

Technology 8

Technology Decentralization Short-term Middle Management 8

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The book covers these topics and more: Trust Leading by example Listening Asking powerful questions Coaching Culture At the end of book, Nathan shares valuable links for recommended reading on leadership, career and life topics. That class was where I realized I wanted to pursue leadership as a career.

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Books Decentralization Learning-by-Doing Influence 50

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

You might say that a radically decentralized, p2p financial system spontaneously arose. You might say that a radically decentralized, p2p financial system spontaneously arose. And thats exactly the role that pubs began to play. And thats exactly the role that pubs began to play.

Banking 15

Banking Crisis Merton Guidelines 15

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Leading energy companies are investing in decentralized energy grids, demonstrating the broad feasibility of such approaches. Finding effective and affordable ways to help people acquire transferable skills during their careers, not just before they start out, is a large social challenge. The New Science of Human Capital.

Globalization 8

Globalization Supply Chain Human Capital Long-term 8

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 23, 2019

This is likely to require decentralizing the structure of our organizations, with smaller teams given greater autonomy to act, experiment and learn. “The concept of superjobs takes this shift one step further. The insights from these teams should then be allowed to flow up and around the organization to spread learning throughout.

Competitive Advantage 50

Competitive Advantage Kaizen Technology Learning-by-Doing 50

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Rogier hadn’t once mentioned holacracy or self-managed teams, even though the executive team and the board had been talking for months about transitioning to just such a system at the global construction company. But the decentralization debate was different. Listening, Derek Melis, his friend and CFO, was relieved.

Case Study 8

Case Study Decentralization CFO Construction 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Obama nominated Robert McDonald , an Army veteran and experienced executive who had honed his leadership skills during a 33-year career at Proctor and Gamble, to attempt the difficult turnaround. Measure performance carefully and manage with an eye on what’s most important to customers. Could the organization turn itself around?

Six Sigma 8

Six Sigma Learning-by-Doing Crisis Kotter 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

But there are also implications for organizational design and talent management for firms of all sizes. The seven full time employees form a nucleus, or core group to handle program management, operations, and communications. But they will need an extremely clear purpose, and shared, decentralized power throughout.

Participative 15

Participative Decentralization Globalization Cost Center 15

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

with the only outcomes being failed initiatives and splintered management teams. Lastly, don’t decentralize marketing…consistent messaging across markets, mediums and constituencies is critical. Good consultants build consensus and unify management focus, they do not splinter opinion.

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