Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Time is a non-renewable resource; a fixed asset. We must invest our time in these four dimensions of leadership: Invest In Time To Be Strategic. The heart of leadership is inspiration and influence; the words and actions that flow from our values express our character and motivation. Know When It Is Time For Action.

Fixed Assets 303

Fixed Assets Follow-up Open-book Influence 303

Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Winners, on the other hand, define the fundamental identity of the company by developing a clear idea of what they do best and how they create value for customers. Many successful companies, like Procter & Gamble and The Coca-Cola Company, develop a clearly defined… . As a result, they forgo the right to win in any market. .

Strategy 178

Strategy Short-term Competitive Advantage Fixed Assets 178

Strategy Driven

MARCH 18, 2011

In addition, we believe that your starting point for strategy development is what you are already great at, rather than studying the industry and market for opportunities. Is it more important to consider capabilities when you develop a strategy now than it was, say, five years ago? SD : Why now? What do most companies do instead?

Resources 51

Resources Industry System Strategy 51

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At many companies the total cash investment in acquisitions, R&D, and fixed assets has not earned back its cost of capital after adjusting for the time lag in realizing incremental benefits. It reflected the reality that a lot of GE’s growth will be coming from the developing world, and the leaders have to be there.

P&L 11

P&L Fixed Assets Charan Delegation 11

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

China’s global economic power continues to grow, yet the decision-making dynamics of its top leadership remain a mystery. According to a recent survey by the Development Research Centre, a think-tank under the State Council, 74% of “migrant workers” want to settle in cities because of the better services available.

GDP 8

GDP Fixed Assets Globalization Survey 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2018

To help business leaders better understand industry disruption, we developed an index that measures an industry’s current level of disruption as well as its susceptibility to future disruption. One way is by reducing dependence on fixed assets. Another is by taking underused assets and monetizing them.

Industry 8

Industry Fixed Assets Retail Market Penetration 8