La haute direction est divisée sur les changements de stratégie commerciale. Comment allez-vous naviguer sur ce terrain incertain ?

Understanding current strategic issues and collating senior leadership team's objectives is the first and foremost thing. We can also take bottom to top approach or top to bottom approach in collating the organization's existing strategies and then start analyzing external and internal environmental factors using different strategy frameworks like SWOT, PESTEL and PORTER'S five forces. Then Start navigating team through implications of strategic recommendations or changes. However, senior leadership team's strategic decisions might get influenced by external forces like stakeholders, shareholders and investors etc.

To navigate a divided senior leadership team, facilitate open discussions to understand different perspectives and concerns. Present data-driven insights and potential impacts of proposed changes. Seek common ground and propose a phased approach or pilot initiatives to address differing viewpoints and build consensus.

El diálogo abierto facilita la comunicación efectiva y la colaboración entre los miembros del equipo. Esto permite compartir ideas, experiencias y habilidades, lo que enriquece el proceso de toma de decisiones y mejora la eficiencia. Fomentar el diálogo abierto en la estrategia empresarial es crucial para promover la confianza y la transparencia, mejorar la comunicación y la colaboración, fomentar la participación y el compromiso, identificar problemas y mejorar continuamente, gestionar el cambio de manera efectiva, crear una cultura de aprendizaje y reducir malentendidos y conflictos. Estos aspectos son fundamentales para el éxito y la sostenibilidad de cualquier organización.

Uniting Leadership Through Common Goals Identify Shared Objectives ↳ Pinpoint goals that all leaders agree upon. Build a Strong Foundation ↳ Use these objectives to craft a unified strategy. Focus on Unity ↳ Concentrate on what unites, not divides, the team. Guide Decision-Making ↳ Let the shared vision act as a guiding north star. Finding common goals is key to overcoming division. A shared vision aligns leadership, guiding decisions and ensuring cohesive strategy development. This approach fosters unity and collective success.

At SAB, we've learned that leveraging the diverse expertise within the leadership team is essential for driving consensus and achieving success. It's all about making each member of the team feel validated. By acknowledging and validating each leader's viewpoint, you create an environment of respect and collaboration, which is crucial for finding common ground. This not only enhances the quality of the strategy but also fosters a culture of collaboration and mutual respect among your senior leaders.

Building consensus especially among leadership team is challenging. Consider leveraging external expertise if possible. If consensus remains elusive, focus on a pilot approach to test strategies on a smaller scale, allowing data to inform the final decision. In change management, transparency and continuous communication are key to ensuring alignment and minimizing resistance.

Navigating divided senior leadership on business strategy changes requires finesse and strategic alignment. I initiate open and transparent dialogue, actively listening to concerns and perspectives from all stakeholders. I distill complex issues into clear, data-driven insights, facilitating informed discussions. By identifying common goals and shared objectives, I foster a unified vision. I also develop scenario-based plans, outlining potential risks and opportunities, to ensure preparedness for varying outcomes. Through collaborative problem-solving, constructive debate and adaptable leadership, I drive consensus and cohesive action, ultimately steering the organization through uncertainty towards a harmonized and effective strategy.