Posts by George Veth
Scenario Planning – A Process to Manage Uncertainty
In a joint effort, George Veth & Steve Player share a post on how Scenario Planning is an important tool that organizations should leverage to develop forward-looking narratives in preparation for an uncertain future.
Read MoreLivestreaming, Still Niche, Grows as a Tool for Retailers
Amazon Live is a prominent example of how interactive video shopping, popularized by TV networks like QVC, has moved online.
Read MoreSeeing Around Corners with Rita McGrath
Paradigmatic shifts in the business landscape, known as inflection points, can either create new, entrepreneurial opportunities (see Amazon and Netflix) or they can lead to devastating consequences (e.g., Blockbuster and Toys R Us). Only those leaders who can “see around corners” – that is, spot the disruptive inflection points developing before they hit – are…
Read MoreThe new possible: How HR can help build the organization of the future
The pandemic underscores the urgency for a more dynamic talent and work model. Human-resources leaders can help by focusing on identity, agility, and scalability.
Read MoreFive Steps for Business Impact
Creating value is about exceeding expectations. For any business decision, we must understand the expectations of the decision-maker, and provide a path to exceed those expectations. For leaders and managers seeking approval from their colleagues in the finance function for new projects and initiatives, this is an increasingly urgent priority, because organizations are looking ever…
Read MoreThe Rise of Digital Leadership
Winning in the digital economy is far more complex. Operations and scale continue to be important, of course, but as digital has revolutionized industries, competition, and business models, a new form of leadership – digital leadership – is necessary to guide organizations through the transition from analog to digital, and to thrive in the digital…
Read MoreTop Articles on Strategy Execution – February 2021
This is adaptable’s Top Ten list and Month-in-Review post for February 2021. Enjoy!
Read MoreBase Rates and Bees with Michael Mauboussin
How might our decision-making improve if we ask ourselves, “What happened when other people were in this situation before?”
Read MoreThe Call for Increased Stakeholder Value
Expectations are growing for corporations to behave like responsible members of a community, rather than like profit-seeking missiles that in their quest for short-term gains ignore all else!
Read MoreNot Everyone Can Be Agile
Most of what’s been written about Agile assumes that the methodology can be adapted to any organisation. But our analysis found that some companies are better suited to Agile than others.
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