October 7, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on Henry Mintzberg to achieve Thinkers50 Lifetime Achievement Award
This year’s Thinkers50 ranking publication is getting closer. Besides that, they have already announced that Henry Mintzberg will receive the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award. I think he is an excellent choice.
October 2, 2015
by Dagmar
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Today I like to share with you the story of a workshop I was supposed to lead. It was a true workshop from hell. In terms of results, it was a complete waste of time. (In my defense I’d like … Continue reading
September 28, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on The best quotes from my September readings
I read a lot about strategy making in today’s dynamic environment and about innovation – two areas that are closely interrelated. The business environment has changed dramatically over the last couple of years; it is now described as a VUCA-world. … Continue reading
September 23, 2015
by Dagmar
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In the course of our working life, we sometimes come across some words of wisdom and advice that simply stick. They give us guidance and help us to overcome obstacles. In this post, I share the four most valuable pieces … Continue reading
September 15, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on The job for life is gone? Not for everybody!
By now, word has gotten around that that there is no such thing as a “Job for Life†any longer. What really surprises me is how many people are totally stunned when they realize that this insight applies to them … Continue reading
September 9, 2015
by Dagmar
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The business world is trimmed on maximum efficiency. Why would you waste your time when there are plenty of support tools, designed to help you become more efficient? Time is a limited resource. Businesses aim to utilize their scarce resources … Continue reading
September 4, 2015
by Dagmar
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I may be lagging behind a bit – I discovered the term “VUCA†only this week. The words this acronym stands for are, however, well known and present for everyone concerned with strategy and management these days. Management theory and … Continue reading
September 2, 2015
by Dagmar
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I just came across a great visual tool that supports strategy formation. It is the brand-new Play-to-Win Strategy Canvas developed by Matthew E. May. This is a one-page canvas which guides you through the whole process.
September 1, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on The joy of working in summer
It’s warm these days in Germany. We enjoy the last days in summer. So I decided to make as much use of it as I could. It took a bit of improvising – I moved my workplace to the outside. … Continue reading
August 31, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on About hammers and nails, problems and solutions
We all tend to refer back to our experience when faced with problems. This might be an efficient approach, although not always the best one. There is a serious risk in relying on our experience. Of course, experience is a … Continue reading