Posts by George Veth
“Weekly Picks” (August 5th)
These are adaptable’s favorite few articles on Strategy Execution for the week ending August 5th. Enjoy!
Read MoreThree keys to building a more skilled postpandemic workforce
Many companies face large, and growing, skills deficits. A few companies approach skill building in a more integrated way—and are quietly gaining an edge on rivals.
Read MoreManaging project portfolios to unlock trapped capital
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many businesses to try to minimize short-term capital outlay; considerable capital can be unlocked by rethinking the way project risk is recognized and funded.
Read MoreWhat does resilience mean in capital and balance-sheet management?
Two partners from McKinsey’s Risk and Resilience Practice share their perspectives on dealing with heightened uncertainty and emerging threats during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLeading From The Minority
Putting yourself into situations in which you’re not part of the majority builds valuable leadership skills.
Read MoreDid WFH Hurt the Video Game Industry?
The video game industry was better prepared than most to make the switch to remote work. Even so, researchers found that companies that went remote during the pandemic suffered more delays than those that managed to keep working in offices.
Read MoreThree Steps to Make Training Stick
Combining formal training, ongoing coaching, and peer learning is key to helping employees master critical new skills.
Read More‘It’s very time sensitive’: Why a fast-paced work environment hurts all employees
When a business emphasizes constant responsiveness, rushed and thoughtless action can become a cultural norm.
Read MoreHere are the habits of employees who lead without the title
In this article, I share five habits of these influential, informal leaders. They merit studying.
Read MoreWhy leaders need to know the difference between teams and rosters
Most of it is talk about rosters, not teams. While it may sound like semantics, there’s a very big difference — one that affects you as a leader, even if you’re not a football fan.
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