How do companies grow? Is there a pattern that can guide entrepreneurs, offering a roadmap for every stage of their venture? A set of strategies that most companies execute as they grow?
Over the years, I’ve compiled a set of guiding principles into a series of slides, tips, and cliff notes – my management compass. Here are three I’ve kept so far. I recommend the exercise – creating and maintaining them has brought clarity and direction to my leadership journey.
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Loved the excerpt in the HBR tip of the day and later reading the article “True Leaders are Also Managers”, a leader who doesn’t manage is like an orchestra conductor who suddenly forgets to give the tempo.
Aesop’s fables are simple yet so true. They’re not just for kids; managers can glean valuable lessons from them too.
Gary L. Nelson, Karla L. Martin, and Elizabeth Powers have figured it out. In their Harvard Business Review article, “The Secrets to Successful Strategy Execution,” they outline a compelling framework to enhance company performance and achieve goals.