With the exception of a few extremists, most of us don’t want to be in serious survival situations. Yet, in every respect, today’s businesses are in a battle for their lives. And things are going to get excruciatingly worse.
Are you thinking you’ve seen enough? Well Buttercup buckle up! You aint seen nothing yet. It’s going to be cold, hard, bitter, and more weirder. So what? Meaning leadership is more important than ever. Still wondering so what? If you don’t get meaner, more remarkable at what you’re good at….your face will be on the back of milk cartons.
From now, on the new normal is going to force-feed leaders and managers a whacked out freaky business climate based strictly on unconventional wisdom. You are going to have to move hastily from creativity to innovation creating products that customers lust for. And you are going to sprint faster than &(%$ to deliver it.
The ambitious companies with nimble strategies manage to hone skills, build stamina, and learn from the mistakes and fortunes of themselves and competitors. However, occasionally something remarkable develops. The really GREAT companies do well even in lean times because they hire leaders who do more than envision. They hire leaders and managers who execute.
How do you do it? By making the complex simple:
- Remove weak performers in every capacity.
- Be sure to place your own head on the chopping block first. You’re part of the reason for their ineptness.
- Significantly tighten control systems. Make products people will buy. And then find ways to make them better.
Well, reach for the heavy coat and the chicken soup…good luck and pass the butter. Because, you are going to need it more than you do today.
Jim Woods is principal and founder of InnoThink Group. Jim is a business turnaround expert. His story is riveting. He has worked with government, U.S. Army, MITRE Corporation, Pitney Bowes, Whirlpool, and 3M. Jim’s business experiences, extensive research on competitive strategy and innovation have given him a fresh perspective on improving individual and organizational performance. Jim is a prolific speaker on strategic innovation, creative leadership, uncertainty and competitive strategy. Speak with us for consulting or speaking engagements call 719-266-6703 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Dear leader: You’re in for one heck of a ride - Jim Woods Leadership and Strategy
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