Scale, goals, and core competencies are good, unless they masquerade as strategies, says this HBS analyst and author. Are any of these five common corporate strategy errors familiar?
In the Spotlight - Strategy and Innovation
Gain insights from great minds and institutions on strategy and innovation for your organization.
More M&A Exploration Expected
McKinsey finds execs expect to examine more mergers/acquisitions in 2012. Many feel their organization's integration skills need beefing up if these deals are to achieve the intended objectives.
Only CEO Can Make BIG Bets
This post suggests that true innovation, rather than evolution, requires commitment above the pay grades of those who collect and analyze data. Only the CEO can use his/her 'educated gut' to chart the organization's strategic direction BEFORE market data suggests the opportunity.
Should CEOs Get Political?
Corporate leaders have long played an active role in national politics. Is it a good idea for executives in smaller companies to actively support candidates or parties, at the local or broader level? Why or why not?
Are You Firing Lead Bullets?
Ben Horowitz uses his own experience to illustrate an essential theory of competition--in situations where there is no silver bullet, fire lead ones to fight for your company's survival.
Building a Company (vs. a Business)
Matt Blumberg posits that building a strong COMPANY, while also building a business, is essential to long-term success. Do you agree?
CEO's Highest Priority: a Debate
Labels: Leadership, Strategy
Should a CEO's greatest focus be on corporate survival? The author says yes; those commenting suggest alternative points of view. What say YOU?
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