We all have blindspots as individuals. Thousands of books in psychology explain why that is the case. But why do organizations have blind spots? When you put people together, they... read more →
Managing ambiguity is perhaps one of the most critical parts of business life. Both budding managers as well as veteran mangers often get overwhelmed in the face of ambiguity. If you... read more →
Two Kinds of Innovators Innovators come in two forms - hunters and gatherers. Are you a hunter or a gatherer innovator? Understanding this distinction is critical in your innovation efforts.... read more →
Some people believe that ideas have the ability to persuade people. A good idea will succeed on its own. I used to share this thinking early in my career. But... read more →
In my book, The Dark Side of Innovation, I developed a framework to manage the risks of getting disrupted. Using that four-step process, any company can build a robust corporate... read more →
A well-planned career path makes you more likely to succeed. By charting your way, you build a system that takes you to your goals. But how do you map a... read more →
Many years back, I was in the market for a new car. I knew of the Lexus brand but didn’t know much else about it. After I had spent time... read more →
As we come to the close of 2017, it is a time to reflect and assess. It is also an excellent time to catch on up that reading you have... read more →
Managing projects is an overwhelming job involving a large number of pieces to juggle. Originally, many project management methodologies arose within the software development business. Today that is not the... read more →