Posts by George Veth
How Do You Manage a Business Ecosystem?
Our research has shown that less than 15% of business ecosystems are sustainable in the long run and that the most prevalent reason for failure is weakness in the governance model—the way the ecosystem is managed.
Read MoreWhen Machine Learning Goes Off the Rails
Products and services that rely on machine learning—computer programs that constantly absorb new data and adapt their decisions in response—don’t always make ethical or accurate choices … Executives need to understand and mitigate the technology’s potential downside.
Read MorePracticing strategy in an uncertain world
A modern strategy that works will require leaders to learn new skills and apply new tools. Here’s a primer for a refreshed approach.
Read MoreScenario-based cash planning in a crisis: Lessons for the next normal
In our experience, leading players connect their internal finance systems with digital tools in the boardroom for agile impact modeling. Getting the scenario approach right is fundamental in these models, and five best practices have emerged.
Read MoreGoodbye Bureaucracy, Hello Common Sense
A conversation with business expert Martin Lindstrom on how companies can rethink rules, norms, and processes.
Read MoreIn the Digital Economy, Your Software Is Your Competitive Advantage
Many companies respond to digital competition by embracing methodologies like agile, building “innovation centers,” acquiring startups, or outsourcing app development to consulting firms. But the true disruptors know that in the digital economy, whoever builds the best software wins. Companies that want to compete need to empower their developers and adopt a “software mindset”…
Read MoreWhat Is Driving Today’s OKR Renaissance?
If I were to name one big idea in business that is (A) highly impactful, (B) under the radar and (C) trending up, my first pick right now would be objectives and key results, or OKRs between friends.
Read MoreThe Next Chapter in Design for Social Innovation
To address more complex social challenges, design thinking must become radically more collaborative and oriented toward systems change.
Read MoreThe ‘Thou Shalt Nots’ of Systems Change
Enthusiasm for systems change is not new, and a broader historical perspective will help systems change enthusiasts learn from the past what NOT to do: replicate the ineffective mindsets and engineering approaches that have defined so much of the systems change work in our sectors.
Read MoreTech that aims to improve meetings
Tools like video sentiment analysis and smartwatch coaches have the potential to make meetings more productive and inclusive, but may feel intrusive to employees
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