The Context The #1 job of an executive is to make great decisions. However, there is research to support that most CEOs make the wrong decision over 60% of the time. There is plenty of data to make this seem intuitively true. Consider the fact that 90% of all...
In our work with growth companies implementing the Scaling Up Business Operating system, one of the biggest hurdles that our clients face is how they decide on the critical Rocks for the quarter and year in their businesses. If you aren’t familiar with the concept of...
The Hidden Truth Ask a room of 100 middle managers this question: “Excluding your current supervisor if they are in the room, how many of you have worked for an amazing manager – just an inspiring leader and terrific mentor?” You might get an affirmative...
No Longer Optional The exclamatory phrase “Innovate or Die!” is most often attributed to the legendary businessman, Peter Drucker. Although at the time of its first utterance decades ago it may have only been true for elite companies, it is now a dictum that applies...
In the last ten years, we’ve seen a trend towards more remote and work from home employees. Largely, this type of work arrangement has been a huge benefit for employees who are seeking flexibility with their home and work balance. And while we can see a light at the...