Three researchers from IMD Business School spent years studying innovation in a wide variety of fields. Through their studies*, they have identified five key elements to bring breakthrough ideas into reality, which they feel complements design thinking, lean start-up, and business model canvas, among other … Continue reading about Generating Breakthrough Ideas
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The Power of Goals
Learn to increase your effectiveness by setting goals as outcomes, not activities. Discover the seven steps to higher levels of performance, fulfillment, and satisfaction. For free e-book click here.
Strategy
Strategy Overload
We know we can’t do everything – but that does not seem to stop us from trying. At the organization level – this can create Strategy … Continue reading about Strategy Overload
No Risk Strategy
When I share examples of strategies from other organizations with people, I often hear “that sounds risky.” I respond “Absolutely!” There … Continue reading about No Risk Strategy
Leadership
Leadership Rejuvenation
Most people who have found themselves in leadership positions agree on one thing – leadership is exhausting! Leaders not only have to worry about their own deadlines, projects, goals, etc., but also the deadlines, … Continue reading about Leadership Rejuvenation
Better Leaders Sleep Well
New research supports what your Mom always told you – “You need a good night’s sleep.” Here is a key takeaway from the research as reported in Harvard Business Review*: “It is clear that you can squeeze in … Continue reading about Better Leaders Sleep Well
Teamwork
Building Organizational Grit
Grit – the exceptional stamina that individuals demonstrate to achieve high performance – is the topic of a recent article* in Harvard Business Review. People strong in grit are always striving to improve, make the … Continue reading about Building Organizational Grit
AARs & Learning Journals
The frenetic pace of work life seems to continue to increase. We move from one project to another and multi-task as much as we can. One of the casualties of this hectic pace is – learning from our experiences. … Continue reading about AARs & Learning Journals