Execution
Create a culture of accountability
Our defensive reflexes cause us to hold onto old habits, and thus obstruct change. How can we address issues in a more constructive and responsible manner?
Manage change successfully in a turbulent environment
In a shifting environment, where change is no longer a periodic event, but a continuous movement, companies must adapt the traditional approach to change management.
Choose your battles
How can managers give their subordinates the motivation they need to make fundamental changes? By avoiding dispersion and staying focused on a small number of key battles at any one time.
Preparing for an uncertain future
In times of turmoil and strong uncertainty, how can you manage beyond simply coping with the situation? One solution consists in accepting the inevitable nature of uncertainty: the challenge does not consist in minimizing it, but in managing it.
Base your strategy on your distinctive capabilities
The race for competitive advantage often leads to endless escalation. How can you break this cycle? One solution is to refocus your strategy on the specific capabilities that strongly differentiate your company.
Aim for excellence in your managerial practices
How can you find the right combination from the various components that constitute the quality of managerial practices? Following Google’s example, you can take inspiration from methods used in operational excellence and experimental science.
Ask questions to engage people
The culture of asking questions is not very widespread in corporate circles. Yet, it is an invaluable driver of engagement and progress. How can we get the most out of it to mobilize energies?
Changing behavior
How can you ensure lasting change and avoid falling back into the same old habits? Lasting behavioral change requires a combination of logic and emotions.
