This PPT slide, part of the 45-slide Building an Enduring Corporate Vision PowerPoint presentation, presents a thought experiment known as the "Random Corporate Serial Killer" game, designed to provoke critical reflection among executives regarding their company's core purpose. It outlines a hypothetical scenario where a company could be sold for a price deemed fair by all stakeholders, yet the buyer intends to dismantle the business entirely. This situation forces leaders to confront uncomfortable questions about the value and impact of their organization beyond mere financial metrics.
Key points highlighted include the assurance of employment for existing staff at the same pay scale, despite the cessation of the company's operations and services. This raises significant ethical and strategic considerations. Executives are prompted to consider whether they would accept such an offer, and if so, why or why not. The underlying inquiry challenges them to articulate what would be lost if the company were to cease to exist.
The exercise aims to push financially-focused leaders to delve deeper into their organization's mission and values. It encourages a reevaluation of what truly matters to the company and its stakeholders. This reflection can lead to more profound insights about the company's identity and purpose, which may not be immediately apparent when solely focusing on financial outcomes.
Overall, the slide serves as a catalyst for strategic discussions, urging executives to think beyond profit and loss and to consider the broader implications of their business decisions. It is a valuable tool for any leader seeking to align their company's operations with its core values and long-term vision.
This slide is part of the Building an Enduring Corporate Vision PowerPoint presentation.
Designed by a firm of ex-consultants from McKinsey, E&Y, and Bearing Point, this presentation discusses how to build an enduring Corporate Vision, based on a classic Harvard Business Review publication by Collins and Porras.
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