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TagIs R&D Getting Harder, or Are Companies Just Getting Worse At It?
We know innovation drives corporate growth. As Strategy& reported in its 2015 survey of 1,757 executives, “innovation today is a key drive..
Rethinking the Corporate Love Affair with Change
Managers have a tendency to belittle the people we see as “resistant to change” – the employees who don’t change fast enough.
A 5-Step Process to Get More Out of Your Organization’s Data
“My best employees are leaving,” Daniel told me, “and I can’t seem to figure out why.”
You’ve Had the Annual Strategy Development Meeting. Now What?
Most executives know the drill. Fourth quarter rolls around, and it’s time for a strategic-planning session once again. This is a time-con..
How To Achieve Business’ Holy Grail: Long-Term Profitable Growth
With few companies achieving the holy grail of business — long-term profitable growth — it’s not surprising that U.S. GDP growth has bee..
How to Cut Costs More Strategically
We’ve all been through it — the looming cost project. And for many of us, it’s not a fond memory. How many cost-cutting initiatives have o..
The Benefits of Onboard Coaching: Assuring the Success of New Executives
One of the most valuable ways to assure high levels of success for leaders in your organization is to create an effective onboard coaching..
Avoid Asking Why, And What Good Leaders Say Instead
Leaders avoid asking “why?” as it puts people on the defensive and often comes from a place of judging, not from a place of curiosity. Ins..
Break Bad Habits with a Simple Checklist
When we’re starting out on a new goal, we’re full of energy and enthusiasm. We eagerly make changes and take steps in our new direction in..
Elon Musk’s 6 Habits for Staying Insanely Productive
When you’ve got your hands in three ambitious companies, you need some coping strategies.