A Fine Balance: Balance ST and LT Goals

We often meet executive teams which are overly focused on delivering short term results at the expense of longer term growth. Considering the pressures senior executives receive from their boards and shareholders, this short-term focus is not surprising. However,...
Three Keys to Operational Excellence

Three Keys to Operational Excellence

So you want your organization to get strong today and build for the future using “operational excellence?” Here are three critical things for Boards, CEO’s and COO’s (Chief Operating Officers) to keep top of mind. A good starting point is to consider the principle...
In Systems We Trust

In Systems We Trust

The most critical accountability for leaders is defining management systems that make trust possible. Here are five top things that drive strength of trust in your system, which brings speed to execution of your strategy. With the Holiday Season upon us it is...
Getting organizational redesign right

Getting organizational redesign right

Earlier this month McKinsey & Company published an article entitled “Getting Organization Design Right”. It was (of course) well researched and well written. It’s a very good primer on why organization design matters, and offers senior executives 9 “Golden Rules”...
The MOR

The MOR

MoR overview  A manager-once-removed (MoR) is part of the Three-Tier Team that includes Employees-Once-Removed (EoRs), their managers, and their manager’s manager (MoR).  The MoR is accountable for the quality, effectiveness and viability of the entire Three-Tier...
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