Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The company better aligned the workforce mix to its strategy, by optimizing different talent acquisition channels, manager spans of control (number of workers reporting to them), and worker mobility. Educate leaders on how and why to optimize a blended workforce. Fewer junior scientists reported to each senior scientist.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Three years later, GE hired veteran software engineer Ganesh Bell to be chief digital officer of GE Power and Water. Domain expertise at an automaker includes things like mechanics, telematics, structural engineering, design, and so on. Change the dialogue in the senior leadership team to focus on the end-to-end customer experience.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” In contrast, the CEO explained the leadership changes as necessary to “respond to the fast-changing needs” of customers, employees and partners and to “transform our business for the future.” It will require strong alignment with key stakeholders, new models of leadership, and a new playbook for success.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Spans of control are limited to a reasonable number — typically eight people or fewer — so that managers can effectively oversee their subordinates’ efforts. Leadership within the squad is self-determined, while the chapter leader is a formal manager who focuses on coaching and mentoring.

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