How to translate a strategy from PowerPoint to reality
One of the first things I learned in consulting is that a strategy is only as strong as its weakest
Why clarity is the most underrated leadership skill today
If I had to pick one leadership trait that consistently separates the effective from the exceptional, I wouldn’t choose
McKinsey-Bennet 9S Framework fully explained
Many of you have asked me to take a closer look at the McKinsey-Bennet 9-S Framework. Since publishing my December
Why process improvement alone doesn’t improve anything
I’ve seen teams implement flawless process maps, hold workshops with sticky notes in every color, and celebrate leaner workflows
How to make better decisions when the data is unclear
The hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make weren’t the ones with too many options or too much
How to apply the McKinsey-Bennett 9S Framework in real business scenarios
Some models stay with you. For me, the McKinsey 7-S Framework has always been one of those. Over the years,
The real reason innovation stalls inside companies
It usually starts like this: a burst of excitement, some early wins, a promising pilot. A few leaders talk about
What SWOT analysis actually looks like in the middle of a turnaround
We’ve all seen the classic SWOT slide - four neat quadrants, often with vague buzzwords like “agility” or “customer
How the McKinsey-Bennet 9-S Framework changed my approach to busines strategy
I used to think I had strategy all figured out.
After more than a decade in consulting, the McKinsey 7-S
Why I stopped trying to ‘fix’ company culture
We’re told culture eats strategy for breakfast. But what happens when you’re asked to “fix” a culture that’
