Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2017

He works for a large national, not for profit organization in the UK, and it is mired in yet another major restructuring process, driven, as ever, by dwindling funding. That phenomenon, first described by Jerry B Harvey in his article ‘The Abilene Paradox’, highlighted his views on consensus inertia. Then act on that feedback.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 7, 2012

I recently ran a Moose-on-the-Table workshop for a major division of a large company going through the wrenching change of a wholesale restructuring and totally refocusing their business. ” He’s asked an important leadership question. A Menu of Leadership Approaches. Decision-making time is longer.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Be aware, however, that constant re-engineering, reorganization, and restructuring in pursuit of efficiency (or the latest management fad) has a questionable effect at best. Adjusting in order to thrive, however, requires competent leadership and commitment to creating the best possible corporate culture. About the Author.

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Succession Teamwork Restructuring Commitment 50

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

I believe a far-better path is to restructure the operations in question way before they threaten the company’s survival. Another way to do this is to sell off pieces that no longer are sustainable to someone who has the political ability to restructure them. That is what GM is trying to do.

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Restructuring Fixed Costs Consensus Operations 11

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Political uncertainties and the absence of strong leadership contributed to social fragmentation. This instability meant that Japan was unable to iron out a national consensus on its reform plan, or implement reforms in the long run. Both countries’ uncertainties in political leadership are also alike.

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Consensus Class Uncertainty Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2013

But as developed nations restructure from manufacturing to knowledge and services, my bet is on the moms, or more specifically, women — and men who can think like them. Today''s work requires a new leadership paradigm. Gender Leadership Managing people Managing yourself'

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 18, 2012

There is a much more important change in the global distribution of power underway, and the play for leadership of the World Bank signals that emerging markets will be increasingly bold in asserting their views about the management of the global economy. And apparently not in the fight over leadership of the World Bank.

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