The Strategic Decisions That Caused Nokia’s Failure
WEBNov 23, 2017 · Between 2001 and 2005, a number of decisions were made to attempt to rekindle Nokia’s earlier drive and energy but, far from reinvigorating Nokia, they actually set up the beginning of the decline. Key amongst these decisions was the reallocation of important leadership roles and the poorly implemented 2004 reorganisation into a …
The Five Key Capabilities of Effective Leadership
WEBNov 14, 2018 · Building credibility. In the figure above, building credibility appears at the centre, surrounded by arrows. This is because this key capability is both the condition and the result of the other four. It is about gaining respect from others by keeping commitments and operating with a strong sense of purpose.
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Aligning Individual and Organisational Values - INSEAD Knowledge
WEBOct 26, 2021 · These tensions between individual and organisational values have been clearly identified in management research. For example, close alignment between individuals’ values and those of their organisations leads to a number of positive organisational outcomes including a reduction in staff turnover. The literature also indicates that reflecting ...
The Fine Line Between Stubbornness and Stupidity
WEBOct 1, 2018 · Stubborn people may seem invincible, but there is a huge difference between a strong person and a stubborn person. Although stubborn people project strength and power, it is only a façade. Stubbornness is often a sign of insecurity and a way to hold on to a very fragile mental equilibrium. Truly strong people know how to compromise when ...
Business Strategy: Are You Inside-Out or Outside-In?
WEBAug 15, 2014 · In business the overarching goal is to create [long-term] shareholder value. These two approaches use very different means to achieve that end. The Inside-Out approach is guided by the belief that the inner strengths and capabilities of the organisation will make the organisation prevail. The Outside-In approach is …
Seven Signs of the Greed Syndrome | INSEAD Knowledge
WEBApr 8, 2016 · Seven Signs of the Greed Syndrome. Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries , INSEAD. 08 Apr 2016 15. It is said that without greed we would still be living in caves but, left unchecked, the insatiable desire for more and better material things can be destructive. Pavel felt that he had had a good day. At the most …
What Corporate Strategists Need to Know About Synergies
WEBApr 5, 2016 · As noted in our book Corporate Strategy: Tools for Analysis and Decision-Making, leaders should be able to use this tool to identify which type (s) of synergy they’re seeking with each new deal and to discover new opportunities for synergy within existing partnerships or proposals, e.g. by ascertaining whether a business has in its value ...
11 Leadership Lessons from Alexander the Great - INSEAD …
WEBNov 18, 2014 · 3. Create a well-rounded executive team. Alexander also knew how to build a committed team around him and operated in a way that allowed his commanders to build on each other’s’ strengths. 4. Walk the talk. Alexander set the example of excellence with his leadership style; he led his troops quite literally from the front.
Maximising shareholder value: an ethical responsibility?
WEBDec 26, 2008 · Once we embrace this definition, maximising shareholder value may well be an ethical responsibility. Vermaelen adopts the view that a company should be considered as a nexus of contracts between various stakeholders. All contracts have explicit and implicit characteristics. For example, the debt contract …
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