Inside Track Digest February 2011
Our quarterly strategy digest that is packed with strategic advice and practical tips. Each issue is guest edited by members of our consulting team so you can hear what they have to say.
- Editor's view
Eating the elephant: tackling the really difficult issues
As business and economic interests increasingly seem to run against a tide of social, ethical and environmental pressures, tackling the really big issues that affect us all gets even harder.
Read this article "Eating the elephant: tackling the really difficult issues"
- In the news
The big idea: creating shared value
Porter and Kramer (HBR) recently put forward a compelling economic argument for creating shared value rather than just maximising profits. Could this be the start of a new way of doing business?
Read this article "The big idea: creating shared value"
- Tip of the month
Green light for change
Find out how to make the next big change strategy stick in your organisation using this tried and tested equation from GE. It's not new, but if it ain't broke...
Read this article "Green light for change"
- Your questions answered
Q: What’s the best way to persuade our leaders to lead the way in shaping a new culture for our organisation?
A: Although in theory it is easier and more effective to start culture change from the bottom up – with small but positive changes to work practices and behaviours - you still need leaders to lead from the front. Too often, leaders make the mistake of exhorting everyone else to change their ways...Read this article "What’s the best way to persuade our leaders to lead the way in shaping a new culture for our organisation?"
