by Art Petty | Nov 4, 2015 | Art of Managing, High Performance Management Teams, Leadership, Leading Change, Strategy
Most businesses and most management teams flail and fail when it comes to the work of strategy. In today’s world, where the long-cycle strategy process has been replaced by short-bursts of experimentation and iteration, it’s essential to reduce the fail...
by Art Petty | Oct 26, 2015 | Art of Managing
Just about everyone I’ve encountered recently—or so it seems—has an ax or two to grind with their boss. From, “she just doesn’t understand me,” to, “he’s only in it for himself,” to, “he micromanages me,” the complaints sound like the story lines of bad (redundant?)...
by Art Petty | Sep 17, 2015 | Art of Managing, High Performance Management Teams, Strategy
The Art of Managing series is dedicated to exploring the critical issues we face in guiding our firms and teams to success in today’s volatile world. — Strategy processes mostly disappoint. That’s too bad, because there are few activities more essential to...
by Art Petty | Aug 14, 2015 | Art of Managing, High Performance Management Teams, Management Innovation, Strategy
The topic of transformation is a challenging one for all management teams. It’s not surprising that few muster the collective courage necessary to transform their organizations even in the face of sustained headwinds or looming crisis. Certainly, there are different...
by Art Petty | Aug 2, 2015 | Art of Managing, Management Innovation
Note from Art: Every week I offer ideas to encourage you to stretch and grow. Use them in great professional health! — Do: Ask an Objective Outsider to Observe and Offer Feedback on Your Team/Project Meetings There’s nothing like a fresh set of eyes to help...
by Art Petty | Jul 29, 2015 | Art of Managing, Career, Leadership
The Art of Managing series is dedicated to exploring the critical issues we face in guiding our firms and teams to success in today’s volatile world. — Over an extended career, you will make more than one hiring mistake. I guarantee it. No hiring manager...
