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4 Reasons Leaders Struggle with Corporate Strategy

LSA Global

The Challenge of a Strategy that Works. Nobody said that putting together a meaningful strategy was easy. But who knew it would be so hard and that so few companies would be successful at designing and implementing coherent strategies across their company? What’s Going Wrong with Corporate Strategy. A poor record indeed.

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Using M&A to Increase Your Capacity for Growth

Harvard Business

Back then, many on Wall Street worried that cultural and creative differences would damage the integration. As a result, Pixar’s creative talent remained on board as they kept visible markers of Pixar’s identity: e-mail addresses, logos, employment contracts, and benefits. And the rest is history.

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A Simple Way to Test Your Company’s Strategic Alignment

Harvard Business

Strategic alignment, for us, means that all elements of a business — including the market strategy and the way the company itself is organized — are arranged in such a way as to best support the fulfillment of its long-term purpose. How well does your business strategy support the fulfillment of your company’s purpose?

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Make the Force Be With You - Henman Performance

Henman Performance Executive

” The film made all three of its lead actors overnighta stars, turning Carrie Fisher into an object of adoration for millions of young male fans and launching Harrison Ford’s now-legendary career as an action-hero heartthrob. Talent Management. Second, thought leadership and competitive advantage mean you cannot be ignored.

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When Charismatic Leadership Goes Too Far

Harvard Business

One has to do with the culture of the organization, and the other is about themselves and how they lead. Sliding down the slippery slope will be less likely if the culture emphasizes open communication, including a structured method to extract learning from every success and mistake. Managing stress must be a priority.