Why is it that we know we shouldn’t serve up undercooked meat, but we struggle with serving up undercooked information? This past weekend, my family came into the house and were welcomed with the delectable aroma of something baking in the oven. It wasn’t anything fancy – a nice little … Read more
In a world where everyone has virtually unlimited information at their fingertips, we are living in the most data-driven society ever imagined. Whether it be through an online price calculator, or comparing products side-by-side on Amazon, or just looking up facts on Google, people consult data to answer seemingly every … Read more
Learn three best practices that can help you ensure effective change implementation within your organization.
In art and art education circles, there is an ongoing debate around the concept of Process vs. Product. The conventional approach focuses on the end product as the ultimate goal. Process art, on the other hand, emphasizes the creative journey—and proponents of this approach claim that it fosters self-confidence and … Read more
Functions within an organization can often take on an interesting dynamic. While they have immense capacity to influence the customer experience as well as the general welfare of the company, no one chooses to do business with a company based solely on the work or services of a function. Whether … Read more
It’s mid November: the home stretch of the year. In addition to all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, this is when many companies buckle down to do their strategic planning for the year ahead. Effective strategic planning doesn’t happen by accident. As you prepare for your planning sessions … Read more
Your organization’s design affects its ability to meet goals. Consider how the design impacts the outcome and differentiation to ensure that goals are met.
Recently, I was with an organization that was doing some benchmarking, and we visited the sites of several companies with strong capabilities in supply chain systems and analytics. As I observed the analytical capabilities and listened to the discussions, I thought about the Information & Metrics side of the organization … Read more
Learn how bringing together a team with different backgrounds and experiences can increase your chances of organization design success.
When we are involved in major transformations, one of the first discussions leaders are eager to get into is the structure discussion . . . the new organization chart. Leaders also give enthusiastic consideration to the major business processes of the organization. In fact, leaders easily see the wisdom of … Read more