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Is your organization a pioneer in breaking down barriers between employees and customers? The Zero Distance Excellence initiative recognizes and highlights the courage and commitment of enterprises that have embraced transformation to achieve Zero Distance. Showcase your achievements and join a global community of leaders: https://lnkd.in/gDsDsNc6 #ZeroDistance #ZeroDX #Innovation #CustomerCentricity #BusinessTransformation

Ascent Growth Partners Pte. Limited is proud to be associated with Zero Distance Excellence, as a panel member for the global ZeroDX Awards. We’ve been selected for the prestigious Zero Distance Excellence programme, to lead assessments across Africa and the Middle East. It is exciting to see how, for the first time(!) organisations in MEA can now participate in this global recognition programme, for their efforts towards closing the distance between their customers, their employees and operations.   Organised by the Business Ecosystem Alliance (BEA), MLab (Management Lab), and Haier Model Institute (HMI), this award celebrates organisations achieving "Zero Distance". We have been helping organisations to achieve Zero Distance excellence by: ✨ Shifting Mindsets: where leaders can effectively challenge long-held perspectives in your organisation and shift towards mindsets of openness, collaboration, and growth. Teams more readily recognise opportunities in the midst of uncertainty, as a result, and are empowered to act. 🔑 Unlocking Market Opportunities: where teams readily use practical insights from the Zero Distance Assessment, to shape new growth options and lay out a credible journey to realising untapped value in their #ecosystem. 🎗 Collaborate and Compete: In a hyper-competitive world, we find that a new set of capabilities is required, to effectively partner as well as compete, and be able to shift between the two, when needed. We have started the assessment process. Are you ready to seize the advantage in Zero Distance? Feel free to contact us for an introductory call - https://lnkd.in/dsQhxjCm #ZeroDistanceExcellence #anticipation #ledershipmindset #growthstrategies #innovation #growth

Management innovation is around us, but are we taking notice? Some examples: -8 Trends from the Corporate Rebels -Beyond Budgeting -Cynefin and Estuarine Mapping -Don Reinsertsen's Principles of Product Development Flow -RenDanHeyi -Musk's Methods -Toyota Production System -Value Planning I suggest that few forms of adaptiveness at the team or network of teams level (pick your poison) will survive in the long-term without Beyond Budgeting, which is more about management and leadership principles than budgets. Well, the Drucker Forum is setting up a Vienna Medal 🏅 for Management Innovation. The article names some names. Who do you think could be candidates? See also: Richard Straub Closing the 15th Global Peter Drucker Forum - https://lnkd.in/eSiDku9u

Diana Kander's latest article “Help your team stop overcommitting by empowering them to say no” emphasizes an essential skill in today's corporate world - the power of saying "no." Overcommitment can stifle innovation and misuse talent, affecting our ability to create true value. Key takeaways: · Develop a Value Assessment System to prioritize high-value projects over low-level tasks. ·  Track Pivot Indicators to identify and respond to potential project failures early on. ·  Celebrate Rejection. Saying "no" to a good idea that isn't good enough creates room for groundbreaking innovation. ·  Reward Initiative. Empower employees to run with their high-value, viable ideas. Remember, focusing on what truly matters requires us to confidently say "no" to opportunities that don't generate value. #leadership #innovation #corporateculture https://lnkd.in/gdrcapHW

I just wrote an article on Coopetition, a dynamic business approach that is poised to reshape our interconnected business landscape. Coopetition refers to the simultaneous cooperation, collaboration, and competition between businesses or individuals, and it has gained popularity in recent years. I invite you to delve into this powerful concept by reading my most recent article, "Exploring the Power of Collaborative Competition." 🤝 Let's discuss the potential of #Coopetition, #BusinessInnovation, and #CollaborationAndCompetition to drive growth and success in today's fast-paced business world. #n2growth #leadership #executivesearch #competition

In today's dynamic landscape, the power of collaboration, both within and beyond our teams, is an absolute game-changer! Sure, we're all striving to be our best selves in this individualistic society, but let's face it – that can sometimes lead to communication hiccups. It's high time we tweak our approach and embrace the fact that a collaborative, cross-functional mindset is the secret sauce for organizational success. My journey in Industrial and Organizational Psychology revealed a simple truth – collective efforts are the real deal. Sales and product teams? They share the same goals, just with a unique flair. Technical support and dev teams? Two sides of the same coin, aiming for user-friendliness and stellar client support. 2024 is my year for relationship-building and forging new connections. Let's create a culture where collaboration isn't just a buzzword but a genuine desire. The future of business is knocking – let's leave the old ways at the door and dive into this exciting era together! 💪🚀 #CollaborationRevolution #FutureOfBusiness

Recent research suggests that when resources become limited, many business leaders’ inclinations are to become risk-averse and protect their own interests, fostering a culture of conservatism and prioritizing stability over innovation. In such circumstances, the emphasis often shifts toward preserving existing assets, reducing expenditures, and maintaining the status quo, which can hinder the organization’s ability to adapt, pivot, and thrive in a competitive environment. However, it’s precisely during these challenging times that the untapped potential of collaboration can be a game-changer. If you’re a leader struggling with risk-taking, here are four strategies to make the mindset and behavior shifts to become more collaborative and unlock growth

Are you a collaborator? Does your organization welcome collaboration? Many in the management ranks or organizations often talk about collaboration. While the interest or intent exists in many cases, I frequently see that the circumstances lacking. This Harvard Business Review article highlights some reasons parties might seek to collaborate. Limited resources and expertise are common triggers to becoming more open in working with others. It can also be a reason to mitigate risks. An interest in collaboration is not enough. Parties need to understand the enabling factors for mutually beneficial efforts. While not an exhaustive list, it helps to understand: - Roles and responsibilities - Boundaries, flexibilities, and timelines - Allocated resources of all sorts - Benefits vs costs (and risks) - Defined goals - And an exit criteria (upon achievement or breaking out if things did not work as planned) Too often, I see, outweighed self-interested agenda or an inability to change specific rules and processes within orgs or their budget/planning cycles become a barrier to collaboration. Less often, I see passionate visionaries with high influence within their orgs lead collaborations. We need more of that.👏 Fashionably, over the past decade, I’ve noted a growing interest in MOUs and announcements without actions. As if signalling collaboration and doing not much about it is a meaningful activity. 🤔 What do you think to be an enabler of collaboration? #innovation #management #leadership #partnership #collaboration

Navigating the dynamic real estate landscape feels akin to the Chinese curse, "May you live in interesting times." Amidst uncertainty, it's common to adopt a scarcity mindset, fostering a culture of conservatism. Yet, reframing challenges as opportunities for innovation can spark transformative change. Instead of merely preserving the "core" business, leaders can, and should, strategically invest in innovation, paving the way for new revenue streams, products, consumers, and occasions – a forward-thinking approach for a promising future.

In today's fast-paced business world, innovation isn't just about having great ideas – it's about cultivating a team that can turn those ideas into market-leading advances. If you're ready to build a team that not only meets but exceeds expectations, my upcoming webinar is your essential playbook. In my 1/16/24 session, I will delve deep into the strategies that underpin successful teams. https://lnkd.in/dpgafyQB