One person wears costumes that change with the seasons. Another sends me recipes and yet another leaves jars of honey on doorsteps. I see sophisticated pictures of people in equally sophisticated homes. I’ve also received…
Posts TaggedDisruption
Regeneration
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines regeneration as an act or the process of regenerating; spiritual renewal or revival; renewal or restoration of a body, or biological system after injury or as a normal process; and utilization by special…
The outsiders
Bringing in an outsider to join your organization can inject a fresh perspective in your work. This could take the form of a lateral hire for a key position, a new CEO, a new board…
Cost, speed, and quality
The technology to construct buildings hasn’t changed dramatically over the last decade. Or the last 50 years for that matter. The techniques to lay brick, erect steel, or pour concrete are generally the same. Contractors…
Identity Crisis
Creating a strategy is the act of recognizing, comprehending, and then balancing the internal and external forces at work in an organization. Lose your sense of how your firm is positioned and you may be faced…
Minimizing or maximizing
The choices people make can either minimize or maximize their organization. At times, it’s necessary to reduce or make cuts in order to grow. Working moment to moment without seeing the big picture can stunt your…