Posts by George Veth
“Weekly Picks” (April 15th)
These are adaptable’s favorite couple of articles on Strategy Execution for the week ending April 15th. Enjoy!
Read MoreThe CEO Innovation Agenda
Although the particular emphasis varies by industry and by individual company readiness, we found five recurring topics that CEOs wrestle with as they work to embed innovation in their companies’ DNA and to scale up this critical capability
Read MoreNet zero or bust: Beating the abatement cost curve for growth
Companies can both decarbonize and boost long-term growth. But it means pushing beyond abatement curves’ focus on cost and instead empowering people—while making a few big, strategic bets.
Read MoreHow the need for secure supply chains is propelling blockchain
A PwC study predicts that blockchain’s ability to track provenance will contribute US$962 billion to global GDP over the next decade.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be a Manager Today?
Managers used to be selected and promoted largely based on their ability to manage and evaluate the performance of employees who could carry out a particular set of tasks. But three disruptive, transformative trends are challenging traditional definitions of the manager role: Normalization of remote work, automation, and changing employee expectations.
Read MoreIs Your Team Solving Problems, or Just Identifying Them?
Some teams are really good at identifying problems. When colleagues propose new ideas, team members readily ask tough questions and point out risks. But they ought to be providing constructive feedback as well. How can you encourage team members to think more creatively about solving problems?
Read MoreWhy And How You Should Switch To Decision-Enabling From Decision-Making
If decisions have to go through you, you’re the choke point at the bottom of the funnel, controlling the flow. Conversely, if you provide clear direction, resources, bounded authority, and accountability, enabling others to make decisions, you turn the funnel into a megaphone, amplifying your influence and impact.
Read MoreHow to Tell If Your Business Model Is Creating Environmental and Societal Benefits
As companies now build back in the recovery, how can they assess which business model changes and innovations will also create the most environmental and societal value for their stakeholders?
Read MoreHow organizations can design for agility and embrace uncertainty
Clarins Group’s organizational experiment during the pandemic shows that large companies can adapt and become more flexible when it matters most.
Read MoreBMW’s Virtual Factory Uses AI to Hone the Assembly Line
The German automaker uses new software from chipmaker Nvidia to simulate train robots and human workers.
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