Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 13, 2019

Computers, tools of the trade, vehicles, and buildings are the best examples of fixed assets. In a nutshell, a fixed asset is anything that a company buys intending to use for more than one year. The challenge that most companies encounter is in deciding what to do when it is time to get rid of assets.

Asset Management 150

Asset Management Depreciation Company Fixed Assets 150

Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Time is a non-renewable resource; a fixed asset. Be transparent and trustworthy in every interaction; and take responsibility for managing the expectations of yourself, your team, and your clients. When you lead your team well, you make it possible for them to manage your client’s expectations.

Fixed Assets 303

Fixed Assets Open-book Follow-up Influence 303

Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 24, 2010

By Guest Authors from Booz & Company : Partner, Paul Leinwand and Managing Director, Cesare Mainardi . Winners, on the other hand, define the fundamental identity of the company by developing a clear idea of what they do best and how they create value for customers. As a result, they forgo the right to win in any market. .

Strategy 178

Strategy Short-term Competitive Advantage Fixed Assets 178

Strategy Driven

MARCH 18, 2011

In addition, we believe that your starting point for strategy development is what you are already great at, rather than studying the industry and market for opportunities. Is it more important to consider capabilities when you develop a strategy now than it was, say, five years ago? SD : Why now? What do most companies do instead?

Resources 52

Resources Industry System Strategy 52

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2011

Focus on capabilities rather than just fixed assets: Fixed assets, including brands, are more difficult to leverage across diverse businesses and tend to expire, become obsolete, or give way to related services. Define precisely how your way to play adds value for your chosen customers (e.g.,

Strategy 15

Strategy Fixed Assets Competitive Advantage Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At many companies the total cash investment in acquisitions, R&D, and fixed assets has not earned back its cost of capital after adjusting for the time lag in realizing incremental benefits. It reflected the reality that a lot of GE’s growth will be coming from the developing world, and the leaders have to be there.

P&L 8

P&L Fixed Assets Charan Delegation 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Failure to present a groundbreaking new vision risks leaving in place old economic drivers, especially the over-reliance on fixed-asset investment, that have created serious challenges such as China’s “ghost cities” and high levels of local government debt. Which Management Style Will China Adopt? An HBR Insight Center.

GDP 8

GDP Fixed Assets Globalization Survey 8