Organizations need to persistently improve the way they do business to staying ahead of the curve. New ideas trigger organizational improvement and build the foundation of a Learning Organization. Scholars have defined a Learning Organization in many different ways. Some suggest it as an organization skilled at creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge, and at modifying […]
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Feedback Is the Breakfast of Champions – Understanding the McKinsey Feedback Model
According to Ken Blanchard, the co-founder of Situational Leadership, “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” McKinsey is a feedback-driven culture. Their culture has developed better consultants and made sure that there is greater client impact. Even less tenured consultants are expected to provide frequent, upward feedback to their leadership. Providing feedback is critical to helping […]
The SCARF Model
Leadership skills are the most important attribute for someone starting out in an entry-level career or seeking to advance the job ladder. Competent and able leadership is at the core of every successful business. Leaders who are able to deal with different personalities and behaviors are more likely to create an effective workplace than others. […]
Ikigai Framework
Purpose gives people a sense of what really matters in their lives and drives them. It is a deep and personal understanding of what they aim to achieve and how their actions contribute to a greater goal or fulfillment. It is what makes them feel motivated and empowered. Purpose involves aligning personal aspirations with a […]
The Holacracy Framework
The concept of self-organization emerged as a response to the limitations and inefficiencies of traditional hierarchical organizations. Organizations recognized the need for a more flexible and adaptive approach to harness the collective intelligence and creativity of their employees. Self-organization refers to a decentralized approach where Decision making authority is distributed among teams and individuals within […]
Agile Talent Acquisition Strategy
As organizations develop rapidly, recruitment becomes a new problem. Recruiting is failing to stay up, even though its reputation depends on its ability to quickly react to changing business demands. Thus, recruiting executives must be adaptive in a very dynamic firm. We can use this 3-phase approach to construct agile procedures that are more responsive […]
The Cynefin Framework
Decision Making in challenging situations isn’t easy. The decision on how to approach and respond to a problem varies depending on the circumstances. Decisions necessitate a tailored approach, which should help avoid making a fatal decision with irreparable consequences. The Cynefin Framework is a model to assist in making effective decisions in dynamic contexts. It […]
The Viable System Model
Traditional organizational structures and management practices are characterized by a hierarchical model in which control and direction come from the top. These structures and practices have become obsolete and cannot adapt in response to volatile market conditions. Another issue with this traditional hierarchy is inadequate and sporadic communication between the various tiers of the organization. […]
Rapidly Restoring Growth to Former Hi-Tech “Big Box” Retailer (CompUSA): The ACT (Accelerated Corporate Method
Editor’s Note: This article provides a thorough introduction and overview to a 25-minute video case study of CompUSA’s Corporate Transformation process led by Robert H. Miles, former Harvard Business School professor and the world’s foremost expert on Corporate Transformation. Watch the full lecture on YouTube here. Dr. Miles also has released a comprehensive Flevy Executive Learning […]
Symantec’s Rapid, High Engagement, All-employee Cascade (from the Accelerated Corporate Transformation Method)
Editor’s Note: This article provides a thorough introduction and overview to a 5-minute video case study of Symantec’s Corporate Transformation process led by Robert H. Miles, former Harvard Business School professor and the world’s foremost expert on Corporate Transformation. Watch the full lecture on YouTube here. Dr. Miles also has released a comprehensive Flevy Executive Learning program […]
The OODA Loop
Decision Making is critical for every business. Military strategists apply their training and experience to devise battle plans and make quick decisions aimed at achieving specific objectives. Military strategies, concepts, and practices have found widespread application in businesses as well as everyday life. Writings, memoirs, and experiences of famous military historians and strategists—such as Sun […]
The Rapid, High-engagement, All-employee Cascade (from the Accelerated Corporate Transformation Method)
Editor’s Note: This article provides a thorough introduction and overview to a 14-minute lecture by Robert H. Miles, former Harvard Business School professor and the world’s foremost expert on Corporate Transformation. Watch the full lecture on YouTube here. Dr. Miles also has released a comprehensive Flevy Executive Learning program on his Accelerated Corporate Transformation (ACT) […]
