Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 14, 2021

I've been asked several times lately to write about, or perhaps more specifically, to opine about, innovation strategy. If you are a somewhat regular reader of this blog or my work generally, you may know that I think talking about innovation strategy conflates two very important ideas that are related but not the same thing.

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Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

With a potential recession in sight and inflation, layoffs, and other geopolitical issues challenging the ability to protect traditional forms of competitive advantage, innovation is our only option. How To Define A Strategy For Innovation In 2023. “A So, how to define a successful strategy for innovation at the dawn of the new year?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Emotional intelligence has become a cornerstone in the realm of leadership development, recognized for its pivotal role in enhancing a leader’s effectiveness. Conflict Management Effective leaders use EQ to resolve disputes constructively.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Leadership In the dynamic landscape of corporate leadership, emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a critical component of effective management and strategic vision. This section introduces the concept of emotional intelligence and underscores its significance in leadership roles.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, crafting and leading an effective executive team offsite has emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering alignment, stimulating innovation, and bolstering organizational resilience. Selecting the Right Venue The venue for your offsite plays a significant role in contributing to its success.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the daily operations, you and your leadership team can focus on long-term goals, team building, and innovative thinking. These gatherings are critical for aligning leadership on company vision, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and making decisions that will steer the company’s future.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding Strategic Thinking for Executives Strategic thinking is a critical component of successful leadership, particularly for senior executives who chart the course of their organizations. In your role as a leader, you are expected to steer the company towards a prosperous future.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding Strategic Thinking for Executives Strategic thinking is a critical component of successful leadership, particularly for senior executives who chart the course of their organizations. In your role as a leader, you are expected to steer the company towards a prosperous future.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Introduction to High Performance Leadership Teams Defining High Performance Leadership Teams High performance leadership teams are those that not only achieve outstanding results but also sustain these levels of success over time. It’s the bedrock upon which innovative and collaborative teams are built.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Understanding Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Defining Corporate Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) refers to the investment of corporate funds directly into external startup companies. By investing in startups, corporations can access new technologies, products, and services that can significantly enhance their competitive edge.

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Kainexus

APRIL 25, 2023

Operational excellence happens when an organization consistently and reliably outperforms the competition through constant improvement and a dedication to customer value. When two companies have the same strategy, the operationally excellent company will have higher revenues, lower costs, and less risk.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Unicorns are privately held companies valued at $1 billion or more. I encourage you to get it and embrace these strategies, whether you’re running a startup or in a big company. based software companies started since 2003 and valued at over $1 billion by public or private market investors.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Poor Customer Service : When morale is low, it can negatively affect how employees interact with customers, potentially harming the company’s reputation. Strategies for Improving Morale Improving workplace morale is crucial in transforming toxic workplace cultures into high-performing teams and organizations.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

You need to understand that the stakes are high, as the right culture can drive innovation, enhance business growth, and ensure your organization remains competitive in a rapidly changing market. Innovation is not simply about new ideas; it’s about transforming those ideas into value-creating strategies.

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APRIL 3, 2024

The Power of Organizational Culture Organizational culture is the bedrock upon which companies build their strategies and operational approaches. It encompasses the values, beliefs, and behaviors that determine how a company’s employees and management interact and handle outside business transactions.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Your journey towards executive mindset transformation can be a pivotal point in your career, setting the stage for enhanced decision-making and leadership effectiveness. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and aligning your team with the core objectives and values of the company.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Your journey towards executive mindset transformation can be a pivotal point in your career, setting the stage for enhanced decision-making and leadership effectiveness. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and aligning your team with the core objectives and values of the company.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding Mindset Shift for Senior Executives As you step into the realm of senior leadership, the importance of mindset cannot be overstated. Importance of Mindset in Leadership A leader’s mindset shapes their approach to challenges, their resilience in the face of setbacks, and their ability to inspire and mobilize their team.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding Mindset Shift for Senior Executives As you step into the realm of senior leadership, the importance of mindset cannot be overstated. Importance of Mindset in Leadership A leader’s mindset shapes their approach to challenges, their resilience in the face of setbacks, and their ability to inspire and mobilize their team.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 10, 2020

Are your employees engaged with your company’s innovation strategy? Employees who are directly engaged with what’s going on in the company will feel a stronger need to innovate than their disengaged counterparts. Do some employees feel innovation strategies don’t matter? How to Measure Innovation Sentiment.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MARCH 12, 2024

In my last two blogs, I made the argument that given how fast change is happening, your strategy must incorporate and address external change and the ability to change internally. Otherwise, you are creating strategy that ignores exceptionally powerful forces that are creating change and shifting the competitive markets in real time.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Unpacking Organizational Culture Defining Organizational Culture Organizational culture embodies the collective values, beliefs, and principles of organizational members and is a product of such factors as history, product, market, technology, strategy, type of employees, management style, and national culture.

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Idea to Value

MAY 27, 2019

Start-ups – companies under 5 years old owned by one person or a small team of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists – will innovate quite differently from established companies, which have a history of successful growth and a market share to defend. Established companies love the industry status quo.

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CMOE

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In today’s marketplace, one of the most relevant factors in gaining a competitive advantage is probably not listed among the business-success factors you learned years ago. Leaders in the most competitive organizations today know that having a diverse workforce is critical to long-term success and profitability.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And, if we take the analogy further, can we ask: what are the factors that make some companies so successful, while others, in the same industry, with the same information, aren't successful? There are also factors that the company could control, but through inaction, distraction or simple lack of acknowledgement they fail to control.

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Planview

APRIL 6, 2023

As a newcomer to Planview with fresh eyes, here is what jumped out at me: The top-performing segment (eight percent of companies) crosscuts company age, size, industry, geography, and regulatory requirements. This debunks the perspective that business agility and successful transformation are limited to companies of a certain profile.

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Michael Roberto

JUNE 9, 2021

Boeing 737 MAX: Company Culture and Product Failure : Case study about the decision-making failures that led to two 737 MAX crashes, and the culture that contributed to those poor decisions by company managers. I'm glad to answer questions about any of this material.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

As you plan your next conference or leadership program, understanding the value of these speakers is crucial. They discuss the challenges of implementing innovation in business and the role leadership plays in driving change. Implementing cross-functional teams to bring diverse perspectives to the table.

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CMOE

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It also ensures that you can snap up talented candidates before your competition. And closing vacancies quickly does wonders for the company’s reputation in the job market. Here are five strategies that HR managers can use to bring down hiring time almost overnight. 1) Set Up a Structured Hiring Process.

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 17, 2023

Tackling Digital Transformation Challenges with Ease: Strategies for Success The digital transformation journey is essential for businesses to remain competitive and relevant in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. To overcome this challenge, it’s crucial to establish strong leadership support.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success Strategic planning offsites can be pivotal moments for your company, shaping the trajectory of your business and setting the tone for future growth. It’s an opportunity for you and your executive team to step back, assess the business landscape, and align on the vision and direction of the company.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 22, 2021

No, I am not talking about what you and your company’s high level goals are: … Increase market share … … Improve profit margins … … Be innovative … I am asking what specific ambitions you and your company have for next year. Every company does this now. This is why they fail.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Introduction to Experiential Intelligence in Executive Teams Understanding Experiential Intelligence In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s important to recognize that the traditional metrics of intelligence such as IQ or even EQ (Emotional Intelligence) are no longer sufficient on their own.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

The Imperative of Organizational Culture Defining Organizational Culture Organizational culture embodies the values, beliefs, and behaviors that determine how your company’s employees interact and handle business transactions. High Employee Turnover : An increasing rate of staff leaving the company, especially high-performers.

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