Harvard Business

JUNE 24, 2016

Just as you construct an investment portfolio differently for different investment objectives, you want construct your thinking portfolio. As strategy and planning give way to execution and operations, those with a more micro orientation take the lead. Do they have not only mental ability , but mental agility.

Construction 132

Construction Agile Examples Efficiency 132

Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2018

The constantly fluctuating number of barrels of crude available from nimble shale operations is a primary driver, but so are the long-term impact of increased fuel efficiency and the fits and starts of the global transition away from fossil fuels on world demand. .—while The soaring U.S. No one will be able to afford to stand still.

Cash Flow 128

Cash Flow Transportation Energy Balance Sheet 128

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Why is one insurance company deep into an agile transformation while another is experimenting with it only at the edges of its business? For every company wrestling with evolutions in its strategy, success depends as much on matching the operating model to those evolutions as it does on the soundness of the strategy itself.

Strategy 71

Strategy Strategy& Strategy Company 71

Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2017

Innovation demands new behaviors from leaders and employees that are often antithetical to corporate cultures, which are historically focused on operational excellence and efficiency. Projects were selected across channels to highlight agility, innovation, and customer centricity. Embrace symbols.

Culture 134

Culture Company Enterprise Leadership 134

Harvard Business

AUGUST 2, 2017

They include building glistening landmarks that anchor their digital strategy (as Dubai has done), removing roadblocks and bottlenecks to improve their underlying speed and agility (Boston), or changing course altogether to construct an entirely new city (Shanghai). Dubai: Erecting Modern Landmarks. Boston: Removing Roadblocks.

Agile 71

Agile System Retail Data 71

Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2021

Construct your question as a logical extension of the conflict. A = “We need to build a more robust M&A pipeline that evaluates potential targets and moves to the execution phase with more agility. The three key steps to constructing a logical argument are: Lead with the answer. Question (Q). This can be achieved by…”.

McKinsey 88

McKinsey Construction Trends Industry 88

Kates Kesler

JUNE 11, 2014

PepsiCo is a $65B food and beverage giant, with a dozen global brands, operating in 190 countries. Businesses that could afford more staff support were all too willing to load them in, while those that operated on tighter margins were often under-served, leading to a very inconsistent approach to talent development and other key enablers.

Apparel 82

Apparel Healthcare Enterprise Chemicals 82

Harvard Business

JUNE 29, 2016

Both internal and external factors drive uncertainty about the duration and outcome of the reconstruction challenge — for example, the UK’s ability to negotiate agreements, having outsourced this task to Brussels for 40 years, or trade partners’ willingness to engage with Britain in a constructively and timely manner.

Industry 114

Industry Financial Strategy Strategy 114

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

To improve their job performance, successful human advisors will use virtual assistants to tackle routine administrative tasks and focus on more constructive, creative, and relationship-building activities. Insurers should focus the case for a proof of concept on activities that require agility, automation, and continuous innovation.

Insurance 71

Insurance Insurance Industry Turnaround 71

Makarios Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

That requires clarity into current situations, sound decision-making, and agile execution. The Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) recommends that leaders take regular Clarity Breaks. Let’s put some constructive feedback – dare I say, even criticism? – As a leader, you want to lead your team and your business to success.

Agile 74

Agile Leadership Meeting Construction 74

Harvard Business

APRIL 23, 2018

Since the Apollo program, NASA has faced funding cuts, competition from other nations for space leadership, and a radical restructuring of its operating environment due to the emergence of commercial space – all of which have forced the organization to change its ways of thinking and operating.

Operations 71

Operations Government Development Engineering 71

Harvard Business

MAY 12, 2017

The brain operates optimally when it toggles between focus and unfocus , allowing you to develop resilience, enhance creativity, and make better decisions too. Using positive constructive daydreaming (PCD): PCD is a type of mind-wandering different from slipping into a daydream or guiltily rehashing worries. So what do we do then?

Energy 71

Energy Agile Leadership Study 71

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Rogier hadn’t once mentioned holacracy or self-managed teams, even though the executive team and the board had been talking for months about transitioning to just such a system at the global construction company. Remember: No matter how large Contect gets, it will stay agile and motivated. And here’s to an even better 2017!”

Case Study 70

Case Study Case Studies Study Construction 70

Kates Kesler

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

long term vs short term investments, M&A activity, enterprise vs operating unit accountability). Alternatively, the large automotive company previously referenced needed a different construct. 1 Networked, Scaled, and Agile. These many voices create predictable tension that is often mistaken as something harmful.

Automotive 50

Automotive Enterprise Operations Agile 50

LSA Global

JANUARY 27, 2025

Before you embark on improving team performance, it is important to consider the shared context in which people operate. What operating mechanisms will we use (e.g., Encourage open communication and change agility to ensure seamless coordination between different roles and functions. What operating mechanisms will we use (e.g.,

How To 60

How To Talent Agile Efficiency 60

LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Strategic Leadership Competencies – Strategic vs. Operational Leadership. Strategic leaders need a different set of skills from those of operational leaders. To effectively lead the operations of a business, a leader must be an expert in their functional area, manage a team’s execution of the plan, and meet short-term goals.

Leadership 36

Leadership Agile Operations Construction 36

Harvard Business

JANUARY 2, 2018

Microsoft’s popular Precision Questioning class teaches participants to question their own ideas, develop approaches to healthy, constructive criticism, and act with emotional agility even in tense situations. Some Chick-fil-A franchise operators evaluate team members weekly using red, yellow, and green lights.

Training 71

Training Training Survey Report 71

Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 28, 2022

Identify five people that know you well and would be comfortable giving you constructive feedback. Cultivate Your Cultural Agility. I experienced the importance of cultural agility early in my career. Executive coaching, instead of mentoring , can be an excellent choice for leaders wanting to cultivate their cultural agility.

Leadership 52

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Agile Culture 52

LSA Global

MARCH 3, 2025

to-1 When leaders operate as a unified team toward shared goals , organizations experience stronger strategy execution , greater employee engagement, and more loyal customers. When leaders operate as a cohesive unit, individuals take ownership of their roles while also holding one another accountable. to-1 Customer Satisfaction 3.2-to-1

Agile 36

Agile Leadership Culture Operations 36

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The way to do this is by asking questions and listening carefully, giving actionable feedback, facilitating constructive arguments, taking advice and implementing feedback, maintaining regular contact with team members, and sharing credit for team success.

Emotional Intelligence 70

Emotional Intelligence Talent Culture Leadership 70

Makarios Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

That requires clarity into current situations, sound decision-making, and agile execution. The Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) recommends that leaders take regular Clarity Breaks. Let’s put some constructive feedback – dare I say, even criticism? – As a leader, you want to lead your team and your business to success.

Agile 52

Agile Leadership Meeting Construction 52

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. By connecting your data strategy to scenario planning, your organization can improve its resiliency in the face of high uncertainty.

Report 96

Report Data Strategy Strategy& 96

LSA Global

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With a clear line of sight , each function, each team, and each individual employee understands exactly how they are to operate and where and when they will interact with others. Agility and a Learning Mindset The 90-day operational road map provides guidelines, but there will inevitably be unforeseen roadblocks.

Strategy 36

Strategy Strategy& Strategy How To 36

LSA Global

AUGUST 25, 2023

The CEO’s Best Tool for Success – A High Performing Leadership Team To thrive, organizations must be agile enough to meet everchanging market conditions. Silo-based Perspective Research by Accenture found that found that de-siloed teams that operate fluidly are 28 percent more likely to achieve the highest levels of growth.

Leadership 36

Leadership Construction Accenture Agile 36

LSA Global

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The team needs to scale to meet new and future challenges and be able to support a strong, integrated, and collaborative matrix operating model.

Leadership 36

Leadership Company Talent Agile 36

LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2024

Let’s delve into the intricacies of constructing an effective sales strategy that makes sense to your people, your customers, and your business as a whole. Stay agile and proactive, regularly reassess your approach, and incorporate feedback to maintain a competitive edge.

Sales 36

Sales Strategy Strategy& Strategy 36

LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2024

Let’s delve into the intricacies of constructing an effective sales strategy that makes sense to your people, your customers, and your business as a whole. Stay agile and proactive, regularly reassess your approach, and incorporate feedback to maintain a competitive edge.

Sales 36

Sales Strategy Strategy& Strategy 36

LSA Global

MAY 11, 2023

Key Traits of an Organizational Structure Designed to Promote Employee Engagement We believe that, if thoughtfully constructed, an aligned organizational structure can absolutely encourage innovation, promote productivity, and support high levels of employee engagement.

Culture 36

Culture Leadership Study Guidelines 36