Does the fear of failure limit strategic success?

A fear of personal failure can hold us back from doing the things we need to do to succeed. Most of us have felt that at some time in our lives.  We find ways to reduce the fear so we can act. Organisations can impose a fear of failure too. Here are 3 ways they…

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How do I implement strategy while cutting costs?

In tough times, Managers cut budgets. We look for obvious savings. HR leaves vacancies unfilled. We cut travel. The training and conference budget disappears. Property gives up the lease on an office floor.  People lose their jobs. Executives shelve business cases. Now is not the time for bright, new ideas. It is time to tighten…

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Strategic transformation is about little things

Strategy execution is a team effort. It needs lots of action by lots of people but the key thing is that action occurs. Grand visions can be inspiring but nothing inspires like results on the ground. Is it better to have one central team or to have many teams taking little actions? Should your strategy…

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