Commentaries

How the implementation of organizational change is evolving

April 28, 2022

Here is an excerpt from another “classic” article for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for email alerts, please click here. *…

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Roger Martin on thinking differently about how to think

April 27, 2022

In his latest book, A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness, Roger Martin shares his thoughts about how to think differently about how to think. Years ago, Albert Einstein said that the thinking that created problems cannot…

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How to implement and sustain organizational change

April 26, 2022

Here is an excerpt from another “classic” article — featuring Simon London, Nick Waugh, and Blake Lindsay for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and…

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Richard Rumelt on three biases that can corrupt any strategy

April 25, 2022

In his latest book, The Crux, Richard P. Rumelt explains how leaders can become strategists, for better or worse. In Chapter 18 (Pages 294-296), he  examines three biases that can corrupt any strategy. Optimism bias “means that people tend to…

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The power of storytelling: What nonprofits can teach the private sector about social media

April 24, 2022

Here is an excerpt from another “classic” article written by  Jennifer Aaker and Andy Smith for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up…

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5 Strategies to Become a More Creative Thinker

April 22, 2022

Here is an excellent article by Rod Judkins for TIME magazine. * * * As a creative consultant I used to be only called into advertising and design agencies to deliver my workshops. But now I am also called into banks,…

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Ethics and AI: 3 Conversations Companies Need to Have

April 22, 2022

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Reid Blackman, and Beena Ammanath for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR…

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Persuading Your Team to Embrace Change

April 21, 2022

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Bill Taylor for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, obtain subscription information, and receive HBR email alerts, please…

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Excellent advice on training dogs of all ages

April 19, 2022

Here is a direct link to a source of information about training dogs of all ages. If you or someone you know needs assistance, I highly recommend it. * * * Dear Reader: A number of readers — as well…

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Strategic Thinking: Key Points

April 18, 2022

Here is some essential information provided by the MasterClass staff. To check out other valuable resources, please click here. * * * What Is Strategic Thinking? Strategic thinkers excel at problem-solving, decision-making, and developing realistic action plans to achieve specific…

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