As I wrote in my last post, I’m starting this multi-part series of blogs assuming the Strategy Creation phase is complete. This is partly because my expertise is greater after this stage but also because I’m well aware of the turmoil, friction, and bitter disagreement that can arise when discussing strategy vs strategy planning vs […]
Strategy Deployment: The Forgotten Phase Read More »
Late in 2023, I wrote a series of blogs about my experiences implementing Business Operating Systems (BOS) and how their elements can be combined to ensure alignment and performance with the organization’s strategy at every level. Between some of the training material I’ve developed over the years and many of these articles and blogs, I’ve
A BOS as easy as ABC…. Read More »
How often do many of us now look at a picture and wonder if it’s real or the output of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm? What about an article or a blog? What about a song? What about a person? Yikes! You’ve taken this too far, Darren (well, maybe for now). I’ve wanted to take
The Humanity of Technology Read More »
No, I’m not referring to that ’80s one-hit classic (bonus points to those who remember the band’s name). In the middle of the ikigai circles is that unique core or center where everything is achieved for life satisfaction (or so the theory goes). After discussing my unique skills and interests, I’m left to write about
Meeting in the middle Read More »
I’m sure many of you of a certain vintage recognize the saying above. It was the hallmark opening of ABC’s Wide World of Sports, hosted by Jim McKay from the early 1960s to the late 1990s. The words, coupled with the images and the background music, conjure up memories of athletes’ greatest moments and, in
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat? Read More »
It’s been a busy five months since I began exploring my unique skill set and interests, and initiated the topic of ikigai. Now, I transition over to what provides me joy and excitement. Do the two concepts overlap? Perhaps somewhat, but not entirely. Maybe that has contributed to the diversity of my career so far.
No, I’m not crazy enough to begin teaching dance lessons as my next service offering. 🙂 Maybe a bit less exciting, I will discuss my career through the decades, emphasizing my solopreneur journey over the last five years. A funny thing happened on my path to career development. There was a first job. Then a
Two steps forward, one step back Read More »
When speaking with people, I often use the terms “sectors” and “industries” interchangeably and incorrectly. Despite the numerous industries I have worked in, there are countless more that I haven’t explored. Interestingly, many industries are worried about using outsiders. Meaning they’d rather rely on those with specific industry experience. Off-topic – I chuckle when I
I’ve written much about Business Operating Systems (BOS) and how they form the framework for strategy development, deployment, and execution. It is many chain-linked and aligned processes, cascading throughout a company’s functions, teams, and individuals. They operate in alignment with the organization’s core values and purpose (or mission), which are typically identified at the very
Is Your SMB ready for a BOS? Read More »
I wrote late last year that I’ve seen a few trends in business over the last decade + which causes me some confusion and maybe even angst. Aside from the proliferation of C-suite roles that I wrote about, the other item that has become a pet peeve is the number of “flavours of the day”
Let’s savour the (real) flavours. Read More »
