Almost every leader wants to make more time for strategic thinking. In one survey of 10,000 senior leaders, 97% of them said that being strategic was the leadership behavior most important to their organization’s success.
Good to Great Summary provides a free book summary, key takeaways, review, top quotes, author biography and other key points of Jim Collins’ famous book on management. Jim Collins describes why some companies become Great from Good. He also explains why others don’t.
It is important for leaders to assess the ways in which they command and lead their teams. For leaders looking to cultivate a positive and productive environment, here are some leadership styles to avoid like the plague.
The resurgence of artificial intelligence in recent years has been fueled by both the advent of cheap, available mass processing capacity and breakthroughs in AI algorithms that allow them to scale and tackle more complex problems. Interestingly, this recent trend is reminiscent of the personal computing revolution of the ’80s, when cheaper and more available computing became a catalyst for mass “computerization” of numerous industries. Much like AI today, computers and computerization felt cutting edge and new, so companies were setting up computing departments and computerization task forces. By the standards of those days, we are all computer specialists today.
David Heath, the co-founder and CEO of online sock company Bombas, was an entrepreneur early on. His advice? Focus on one product before branching out. Don’t copy your competition. And Heath, who meditates daily and brings his Jack Russell terrier named Cooper to work, emphasizes the importance of a healthy work culture.
by Forbes Technology Council Republished from Forbes, August 9, 2018 Disrupting current industries seems to be the most effective method for paving the way for innovation. Technology can help do that, and it can do so in just about every industry imaginable. Disruption changes the way things are and gives us a glimpse as to the way things might be. We asked members of…
The world has gotten so competitive these days that it seems some people will do whatever it takes to be the best. That means ethics are often pushed to the wayside. But this can land a company and its leadership in hot water. When a company or its leaders don’t adhere to a moral code, then unethical actions are almost inevitable.
There is no shortage of advice for those who aspire to be effective leaders. One piece of advice may be particularly enticing: if you want to be a successful leader, ensure that you are seen as a leader and not a follower.
Strategic planning goes on forever as objectives are met and new opportunities and challenges emerge.
How well do you recognize stakeholder perspectives while communicating your own?
