Understanding and Implementing Strategy

This global telecommunications company had rolled out its growth strategy to all employees, but senior executives realized that mid-level managers were not able to absorb and adapt the strategy into day-to-day responsibilities and activities. They were unsuccessful at working together beyond their immediate teams and ineffective at internal negotiations. Smith worked with the firm to develop an educational program that gave key employees a real understanding of company strategy and, most importantly, the knowledge and skills to implement strategy with confidence. [ Read more ]

Identifying and Developing Leaders for the Future

Senior leaders at an international food company expressed the need to identify and develop future leaders, including general managers, function heads and company officers. They sought to enhance their executive bench strength in a more deliberate fashion. [ Read more ]