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Qualcomm Vs. Microsoft: Take Second Prize Or Hold Out For First Prize?
The announcement that Steve Mollenkopf has been elected CEO of Qualcomm takes him off the short-list of candidates for Microsoft CEO. Or does it? What would you do if you were Mollenkopf? Qualcomm’s board? Microsoft’s board? IntelFreePress In this particular case,...
How To Bridge Unanticipated Discontinuities
Bridge unexpected discontinuities with preparation, discipline and flexibility all the same time. To take advantage of crises and opportunities, be ready, be strong, be open to the possibilities that interrupt your plans.
Three Different Approaches To CEO Succession At Walmart, Kroger And Microsoft… Which Is Best?
We’re in the midst of three very different CEO successions at Walmart, Kroger and Microsoft. The lesson to be learned here is clear: one size does not fit all when it comes to succession.
Executive Onboarding Conversation with George Bradt
Event | The Wharton Alumni Club (New York) | George Bradt | December 4, 2013
When Leading Teams of 30 or More, Hierarchy is Your Friend
Event | The Conference Board | George Bradt | December 4, 2013
Why You Must Train and Develop Different Things As Teams Grow
Why You Don’t Get To Choose Your Mission. It Chooses You.
Mission is not a choice. It’s dictated by others’ needs. Sometimes those others give you a mission. Sometimes you have to figure it out yourself. Either way, it’s a journey of discovery, not creation. As described in our new book, First-Time Leader (request an...
Walmart Names Doug McMillon New CEO To Succeed Mike Duke
In a surprise move, Walmart has today announced its new CEO will be Doug McMillon, a 47-year-old who started out in the retail giant's warehouse as a teen. McMillon will take the helm of the world's largest retailer effective February 1, when current president and CEO...
Evolve Your Board As Your Organization Changes
While solo entrepreneurs can get by with an informal cadre of advisors, other organizations need more disciplined boards of advisors or formal boards of directors.
How DHL Instilled A Customer-Focused Mentality Among Its Employees
Culture may be an organization’s only truly sustainable competitive advantage, but changing it is hard. The best approach is to pick one dimension and change that first.