jlondon4Apr 17, 20183 minWhy does Strategy get Lost in the Woods?Connecting strategy to execution is the holy grail of most organizations. It’s something leaders strive for, but so often the strategy...
jlondon4Apr 16, 20182 minProject Managers as ConnectorsConnections are a common point of failure in organizations. In response, most companies create roles for people to manage those...
jlondon4Apr 15, 20183 minHandoffs: Handshakes or Hugs?“It fell through the cracks.” How many times have you heard this explanation when something went wrong? A 2011 study showed that 35% of...
jlondon4Apr 10, 20182 minNix Resource AllocationI often get asked, “How can we improve Resource Allocation?” My first question is “you mean people, right?” Calling people resources is...
jlondon4Apr 8, 20183 minThe Perils of Excessing Reporting“I need that report on my desk first thing in the morning!” While this sounds like something out of an 80s movie, how much time are you...
jlondon4Apr 5, 20183 minBuilding a Sidecar won't Transform your OrganizationOne of the methods being touted for Transformation is to create a brand new organization with a new operating model and then gradually...