Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Change management is having its moment. But many of these indicate that change management is some occult subspecialty of management, something that’s distinct from “managing” itself. This is curious given that, when you think about it, all management is the management of change.

Management 8

Management Kaplan Short-term Innovation 8

Management Craft

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Am I less interested in management? Scenario planning is focused on a continuously changing environment and makes it a part of planning. Sounds like a great skill to learn, doesn't it? After 8 years (yes, this blog is THAT old), I find that I need periodic breaks. The muse does not come. My mojo is focused elsewhere.

Scenario Planning 60

Scenario Planning Planning Strategic Planning Environment 60

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 19, 2013

But for this to truly be the case, innovation should not be something that happens every once in a while; it should be viewed as a critical competence – a skill to be developed, fostered, rewarded, and embedded into the workforce. The greatest enemy of innovation is modern management. About the Author.

Six Sigma 50

Six Sigma Productivity Products Bureaucracy 50

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 17, 2015

.” The theme of the 7 th Annual Global Drucker Forum is Claiming Our Humanity: Managing in the Digital Age. Here are four observations about managing engagement in the digital age. Managing engagement requires new leadership skills. Changes affecting the workplace occurred — but at a much slower pace.

Management 8

Management Globalization Drucker Uncertainty 8

Strategy Driven

MAY 29, 2015

Accomplished managers want teams that give value-added, create new ideas and work effectively. Consortiums must continually improve, in order to justify investments. Continued Collaborations. The sophisticated ones are skilled at building and utilizing colleagues and outside experts. Demands of the Marketplace.

Teamwork 50

Teamwork Participative Learning-by-Doing Creativity 50

Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Do employees feel that their boss honors their career aspirations, building needed skills that serve their organization now and in the future? John Hunter , from Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog , says “ One item I think every leader should have in their IDP is to continue to improve coaching their staff.

Leadership Development 283

Leadership Development Development Planning Self-aware 283

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 11, 2014

What skills do companies prize in C-level executives ? Experienced search consultants typically interview hundreds and even thousands of senior executives; they assess those executives’ skills, track them over time, and in some cases place the same executive in a series of jobs. (See

360-Degree Feedback 8

360-Degree Feedback Self-aware Mentor Consultative 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The benefits are compelling: increased flexibility, speed, and innovation as well as cost management. As organizations confront new competitive challenges and disruptive technologies, an agile approach to talent provides both a means of rapid strategic change, as well as a way to increase strategic capability. 1X, 3X or 10X).

Agility 8

Agility How To Short-term Resources 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Growth demands that businesses view change as imperative, not optional. Immigrants, who are veterans of change, would appear to be likely to help businesses remain competitive and thrive. It requires adaptation skills to survive, let alone to thrive, in a new place. Adaptability. Diversity and inclusion.

Globalization 8

Globalization Long-term Diversity CTO 8

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Skilled processes in picking and processing the grapes. Skilled technicians, who transfer the intent of the wine maker into the bottle. The process of creating and curing the cheese (used as an analogy for the process of sharpening and amassing life and professional skills) is both an art and a science. You should. Aged Cheese.

Long-term 56

Long-term Budgeting Quality Consultative 56

Strategy Driven

JUNE 22, 2012

My analysis: You achieve your own future, with the help of skilled advisors. My analysis: Productivity software does no good unless one commits to change, alters behavioral traits and commits to time management. Many managers have poor people skills, as well as poor verbal-written communications skills.

Brand 50

Brand Analysis Advertising Software 50

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Business track records are garnered by going the distance, reading the trends and continually changing. As the years go by, one continues paying dues. Every opportunity should be taken to enhance literacy skills of employees and entire organization. The best successes are earned and learned.

P&L 56

P&L Books Definition Strategic Planning 56

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 14, 2016

How talent management is changing. Recently I directed a three-year change intervention in which the top 360 leaders of one company (including the board) attended a leadership development program in 10 waves of participants, with 36 leaders in each. Insight Center. Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders. Sponsored by Korn Ferry.

Leadership Development 8

Leadership Development Development Leadership Participative 8