January | 2012 | The Organizational Strategist
1 post published by Whit during January 2012| The Organizational Strategist
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1 post published by Whit during January 2012| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- Companies have many different alignment and operating models. Some are small, dynamic, and nimble, often sharing major activities with multiple parties, using a flatter organizational structure. Others are large, structured, and consistent, often centrally controlled and structured, and using a clear upward and downward hierarchy. Beyond that, there are companies that blend the two […]| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- We’ve heard many things about big data. It is a hot topic in many businesses and has the IT industry scrambling for these capabilities. In my earlier post (Mobilizing a Data Driven Organization), I outlined how to ensure your organization is ready, able to scale/extend the benefits, and mature the overall approach. A specific […]| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- The New Year is upon us! This is the exiting time when we can refresh and restart as we look forward into the coming year. It is a good time to rejoice on your accomplishments, celebrate your achievements, and bask in the tales of your adventures. At the same time, honor your relationships and […]| The Organizational Strategist
Introduction Every now and again, I come across someone who has an unusual, yet interesting take to their own personal strategy. At times, I’m fortunate enough to be able to interview them and get a chance to share what I learn from that person. Here is another interview that takes ahold of personal choices in […]| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- As a part of every organization, there is an ongoing need for innovation in their products and services. It can be very challenging to keep up with the market changes, competition, technological advancement, and other factors that shape the business landscape. To keep up and on top of the business landscape, each company must […]| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- Big data is a newer, exciting topic. It can mean so many things as it is data driven and that data can come from so many sources. A volume of information is captured all of the time via smartphones, traffic sensors, retail checkouts, and more. In my experience discussing and dealing with it, it […]| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- Values comprise the genesis of vision and strategy. These values can be at a corporate level down through an individual level. From clearly identifying one’s values you establish your baseline on orientation, objectives, and interests. This baseline can help gauge market fit, potential alignment with a company (if you’re interviewing or investigating partnership), seek […]| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- Businesses grow, markets mature, corporate directions change, product/service portfolio evolves, or other broad ranging factors change rapidly or over time. Encompassing changes like these can have cascading effects and influences in how a business should approach, compete, and operate in their surrounding market environments. During times like that, it is vitally important to keep […]| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- I have often heard the saying “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. I flat out disagree with that statement as it assumes strategy has a very limited view and definition. When I hear that I immediately think that whoever says that has strategy poorly defined. -Strategy and Culture- Strategy, as I described it in an […]| The Organizational Strategist
-Introduction- There are many challenges that managers and leaders face when devising and implementing their strategies. There can be a vast array of information present that overwhelms the senses…| The Organizational Strategist
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-Introduction- The 7S model is a strategic model that can be used for any of the following purposes: Organizational alignment or performance improvement Understanding the core and most influential …| The Organizational Strategist
