Strategy and Business Model
Why Strategy Fails — and What to Do About It You’ve got a solid strategy. You’ve consulted the team, captured the big ideas, and built the plan. It’s thoughtful. Ambitious. Grounded. And yet — things still fall through the cracks. If this feels familiar, you’re not...
Why Leaders Must Understand the Organization as a System
You’ve seen it before: one department’s thriving while another is treading water. Everyone’s working hard—but the organization still isn’t delivering the results you need. The problem isn’t effort. It’s the system. In the first session of the Effective Managers...
How Organizations Really Work: The Performance Model That Drives Sustainable Success
This session introduces the foundational model behind the Academy—the same one I’ve used with leadership teams around the world. It helps you see your organization not just as a chart, but as a system: inputs, structure, leadership, and culture working together to...
The Consulting Advantage: Why Management Consulting Still Matters in an AI World
The Consulting Advantage The management consulting profession is changing fast—and if you’ve felt the ground shifting under your feet, you’re not alone. Technology is transforming how we work, AI is automating tasks we once billed hours for, and clients are demanding...
Why Top Performers Don’t Always Make Great Managers
One of the most common assumptions in organizations is this: the best performer on a team is the best candidate to lead it. It seems logical. After all, high performers are dependable, they meet or exceed expectations, and they understand the work deeply. So when a...
Fit to Role: Aligning Skills and Job Requirements for Optimal Performance
Introduction The alignment of employee skills with job requirements is not just beneficial, it is essential for maximizing employee engagement and the resulting productivity. This blog explores the importance of fit to role and how organizations can effectively match...