Knowing Culture

When I first began my consulting practice in 1990, very few people discussed organizational culture. Fewer still had any idea how to measure it. Now, corporate culture is not only appreciated, but also recognized as vital in the operation of effective enterprises.

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The PlayBook™
Leveraging the Compelling Journey™ – Part 2

We often hear the term playbook bandied about. Typically, we think of sports or politics and how the term applies there. In business, a playbook, according to Accenture includes “process workflows, standard operating procedures, and cultural values that shape a consistent response—the play.

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Hope: Not a Strategy, but Important Nevertheless

My son lives in Sweden. Everyone talks about the land of the midnight sun, but they don’t talk about how dark it can be in the winter. In Stockholm, the sun doesn’t rise until 9 and sets at 3. Plus, it’s pretty gray even when there is light.

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