The Harvard Business Review website has circa 13k references to ‘vision’. It also has around 13k of references to ‘strategy’. But of course the HBR has been around for a century and a lot has happened since its founding, including the seismic transition from the industrial to the digital / human / social etc epoch. […]
In the previous post, I introduced the Biz 4.0 transformation model. In an earlier post, I made the case for why transformation is necessary. In this post we will explore why, at the most fundamental level, Biz 4.0 organisations exist. In other words, we look at the importance of strategic assets.In introducing the Biz 4.0 […]
In the previous five posts, I have focused on the issues associated with organisational transformation to the digital age, as well as on the key elements that will determine the extent to which your organisation will thrive in the digital age. In this post, I will focus on the steps you need to take on […]
It is popular to talk about agile businesses. The ability to zig and zag with the increasingly unreadable market is infinitely better than having one’s organisational head buried in the sand, or pressing on with the strategy that has, at great expense, been emblazoned on every wall of the business. But agility is really a […]
Technological innovation has ensured that today (the day you read this) is the fastest day you have ever experienced in respect of the pace of change. By the same token, it is the slowest you will likely ever face again (subject to continuing energy availability or mankind’s curiosity in respect of testing the mutually assured […]
Two trends are taking place: Customers are increasingly using the web as their preferred route to services / products. Apple's iPad doesnt look in danger of relinquishing its dominant position in the tablet marketplace. Thus it would be wise to take a customer-experience focus and put 'the app' at the heart of one's business strategy. […]
On a recent trip to Oslo I learnt a little bit about Nordic (ie cross country) skiing. Well as much as one can learn over lunch at an airport hotel. At the top level, these athletes are tested both physically and mentally to the extreme. And it’s the mental discipline where the lessons lie. Their […]
Which of these most represents your CEO, or any of your business leaders for that matter? Train drivers have a clear understanding on where they need to get to (vision)and a very well defined path to get there (strategy). The vision for the fighter pilot changes on a regular basis eg. escorting an unauthorised plane […]
Step 1 – (IT MANAGEMENT) Get the IT service aligned with the expectations of the users. Step 2 – (PEOPLE MANAGEMENT) Identify / employ some innovative staff. Step 3 – (LEADERSHIP) Create a culture of innovation. Reward your staff for any innovative activity that leads to user-delighting outcomes. Step 4 – (BRAND) Promote these successes […]
There are a number of trends that do not point to a bright future for Europe: There is no coherent strategy in respect of the development of a 21st century high tech workforce The educational systems are not geared towards a tech-centric future Very few IT qualifications both align with the real world and are […]