A Good Strategy is like a Good Story

In this context this quote by Jim March also is relevant: 

“Leadership involves plumbing as well as poetry.”

Posted on Feb 21, 15

John Borghetti calls on the government not to pick winners in the Australian airline industry

Posted on Feb 28, 14

Lehman Brothers’ did not Walk to Talk of its Mission Statement

BRW reports:  “Lehman Brothers’ mission statement nodded in all the right directions. It told employees and investors that

We are one firm, defined by our unwavering commitment to our clients, our shareholders, and each other. Our mission is to build unrivalled partnerships with, and value for, our clients, through knowledge, creativity, and dedication of our people, leading to superior returns to our shareholders.

However, the investment bank did exactly the opposite, gorging on low-quality mortgages and nearly felling the global financial system. Rather than ‘set and forget’,  [mission statements] should be part of a conversation between staff and management.”

(BRW August 26-October 6, 2010, p. 78)

Posted on Aug 29, 10

CEO of GE Discusses Earnings Miss on TV

Part 1
Part 2

Posted on Apr 11, 08