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February 10, 2011

Business design as a city...

What if we had no hierarchical org charts? I've found only trouble from org charts and little benefit. We've moved more towards a client facing chart recently. But, taking it a step farther, what if a mind map was the organization structure? What if we built companies more like cities?

Read this for more: http://www.dachisgroup.com/2011/02/the-connected-company/


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February 2, 2011

Pete Luongo on Transformation

  • We sell Digital Transformation (or Advantage) and we Satisfy Customers
  • Where will your shoes be (will they be on the Mat?) - Wrestling analogy.
  • Great leaders create leaders, not followers.
  • 5 | 10 | 5.  The bottom 5 are there because of attitude or aptitude.  They also neutralize the top 5.  
  • Everybody wants to be a part of something special.  
  • Winners do things they don't like to do.  Average people follow their likes and preferences.
  • Winners aren't afraid to fail and play to win, even if they might lose.  Average people play not to lose

February 1, 2011

Joe Morgan: On Growth

General Notes
  • Alignment
  • Someone has to have your back (because people won't like you)
Requirements for Transformation
  • Framework (consistent structure)
  • Plan (path, steps, operationalized)
  • Vision (focused)
  • Measurement (like balanced scorecard, financial and non-financial - needs to be predictive - new logos, renewals, etc.)
  • Passion (balls of your feet, vs. defensive position or flat footed)
  • Energy
What should you bring to a C-level meeting:

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