In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

Farsightedness is essential to effective leadership. The glue that binds leadership, strategy, and execution is people—at every level of the organization. This is a transparent way to reiterate the organization’s purpose, its strategy, and culture. Clear, compelling visions establish the foundation for exciting growth.

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Company Apparel Competitive Advantage Long-term 177

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2017

Instead of cutting human resource jobs (which seems counterproductive for a company that employs 2.3 Walmart has held a low-price leadership position from its start. The company’s obsession with competing with Amazon also seems to have taken Walmart’s focus off its brand identity in everyday low prices.

IT Strategy 11

IT Strategy Strategy Core Competence Price 11

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Under the leadership of Anthony Tersigni, Ascension’s president and CEO, the organization has sought to become much more efficient at delivering health care. Ascension centralized functions such as human resources, payroll, travel services, and finance, thereby streamlining operations and saving costs.

Health Care 8

Health Care Insurance Cost Price 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 22, 2011

It isn't enough to explain the connection between your company's purpose and its strategy — and between that strategy and its execution — once. Ultimately, they serve to immerse employees in important content and give them the knowledge to confidently connect to the strategy.

Strategy 15

Strategy Education Content Storytelling 15

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The company better aligned the workforce mix to its strategy, by optimizing different talent acquisition channels, manager spans of control (number of workers reporting to them), and worker mobility. Educate leaders on how and why to optimize a blended workforce.

Strategy 8

Strategy Span of Control Finance How To 8