Creating Crystal Clear Strategy.
I've been thinking about influence lately, and specifically, how it shapes discussions and decisions. Having been fortunate enough to learn from some great influencers early in my life and career, a lot of the theory I was later formally taught…
Read More Strategy & Ecosystems, Part 2: Influence in Ecosystems
In case you're wondering about the impact of ecosystems on business strategy, HBR recently published a great article to which I've included the link below. Although it refers to business ecosystems, it's equally relevant to the public sector and to…
Read More Strategy & Ecosystems, Part 1: How do ecosystems affect strategy?
A few months ago, I attended an open house at a local high school. The headmaster started his address to the families in attendance by rattling off a long list of products and services that didn’t exist 10 years ago,…
On Wednesday, I had the great pleasure of attending another great event by one of Concordia University's Alumni organizations, a round table session entitled "The Politics of Leadership." The panel included two CEOs, one Brigadier General, and a researcher on…
Last week, I shared with you the lessons I learned the hard way over my 20+ year career. One of the things I mentioned is the importance of investing in yourself. It’s worth mentioning that this holds true whether you’ve…
