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Articles  |  11 February 2019
The Brightline Initiative is closing the gap between strategy design and delivery

The multitude of problems that arise throughout strategy implementation can help to be remedied by the Brightline Initiative’s universally applicable 10 Guiding Principles.

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Articles  |  11 February 2019
The Brightline Initiative is exploring how humans can thrive in the digital age

With technology continuing to grow in speed and capability, it is critical that leaders are able to exhibit the attributes that can’t be replicated by artificial intelligence in order to remain successful


Articles  |  11 February 2019
Power to the People

Leaders pursuing a change of strategy often overlook the individuals in their organisation. But with huge sums of money at stake between strategy design and delivery, it is time to rethink the ‘people gap’.

Topics: People

Articles  |  4 January 2019
The Innovator’s Mindset: Radical Can-Do

Brilliant strategy and high-tech wizardry will only get you so far. Innovation demands relentless execution driven by a radical can-do mindset.


Articles  |  27 November 2018
Smart and simple strategy decisions to minimise regret

Why we should not try to pick the best option, but instead use simple rules to eliminate the worst choices


Articles  |  27 November 2018
Uncertainties and risks of strategy implementation

A framework that helps executives classify and understand the risk profile of a strategic initiative


Articles  |  27 November 2018
The four types of strategy work you need for the digital revolution

The most successful companies learn how to transition seamlessly between different strategy implementation approaches


Articles  |  27 November 2018
On timing and rhythm for strategy implementation

Every executive needs to address four timing dilemmas in their strategy process


Articles  |  27 November 2018
The importance of resilience for delivering strategies

Without resilience, you would need to be omniscient (predicting everything) or rely on luck


Articles  |  20 November 2018
The three Cs of better strategy implementation

When it comes to strategy implementation, there’s often a gap between what businesses aim to deliver and their de facto capabilities. Reasons for disconnect between a desire to improve strategy and an ability to do so boil down to three...


Articles  |  2 September 2018
Netflix’s success demonstrates the importance of strategic agility

One of the main drivers for the remarkable success of the streaming service is strategic agility. Netflix’s ability to adapt in in order to grow is a lesson for businesses of all sizes.


Articles  |  2 September 2018
Ten questions to help you turn strategy into reality

The gap between strategy and implementation is often fatal. The good news is that it can be closed.


Articles  |  1 August 2018
Strategic Initiative Management: The PMO Imperative

For many businesses today, generally only two things are certain: greater uncertainty and an accelerated pace of change. Globalization increases the scope of competition. Digitization hastens the pace of business. Customers are more...

By: BCG
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Articles  |  1 August 2018
A Way to Assess and Prioritize Your Change Efforts

Change is the status quo. Companies the world over realize that success depends on their ability to respond to new opportunities and threats as they emerge, and to keep rethinking their strategies, structures, and tactics to gain ephemeral...

By: BCG

Articles  |  1 August 2018
DICE® – A tool for Executional Certainty

The ability to deliver successful change is increasingly becoming a real determinant of competitive advantage. Yet, delivering successful change is one of the toughest challenges that companies face, especially complex, high-stakes,...


Articles  |  1 August 2018
Getting Smart About Change Management

The business world, like the geopolitical world, has entered a new age of uncertainty. Turbulence is affecting more and more industries, more frequently and more severely. One-time market leaders and corporate giants fall rapidly from...

By: BCG
Topics: Management

Articles  |  1 August 2018
The Hard Side of Change Management

Studies show that in most organizations, two out of three transformation initiatives fail. Managing change is tough, but part of the problem is that there is little agreement on what factors most influence transformation initiatives. Ask...

By: BCG
Topics: Management

Articles  |  24 July 2018
Change is a part of any successful company's growth

The ability to affect major change is increasingly becoming a critical determinant of competitive advantage. Yet, delivering successful change is one of the toughest challenges that companies face


Articles  |  19 July 2018
Changing Change Management: A Blueprint That Takes Hold

Organizations can successfully manage change—and make sure the changes stick. BCG explains the impact of the Change Delta.


Articles  |  16 May 2018
If your strategy isn’t working you probably need more than a reorg

We’ve all seen it: A corporation’s strategy isn’t panning out and, as a result, the executive team announces a reorganization (reorg). In the face of failed strategic change, reorgs are a common solution.