We have just published Taming the Agile Enterprise – Value Network Mapping. This article presents Value Network Mapping. Value Network Mapping is an advanced technique that builds on the capability mapping work that is presented in the June 2008 Harvard Business Review article co-authored by Dennis Stevens, ”The Next Revolution In Productivity”. Value Network Mapping [...]
“‘Management’ means, in the last analysis, the substitution of thought for brawn and muscle, of knowledge for folklore and superstition, and of cooperation for force. . .” ~ Peter Drucker As an executive you are responsible to take action to help your company survive and grow. You have a strong vision, good people, and clear [...]
Raise the conversation above blaming and conflict by Dennis Stevens Being good at performing projects is increasingly important in many companies. It is through projects that changes in technology, organizational structure, business models, and processes are made in the company. Additionally, the work that many companies deliver to their customers is performed through project management. [...]
Developing A New Management Capability by David Hallowell & Dennis Stevens Over the last three centuries advances in technology, supportive government policies, and expanding and changing trade networks have combined to lead to major changes in organizations and how businesses create value. At each of the major changes new challenges for managing organizations arise. Management [...]
The future is in your hands by Pete Blazek & Dennis Stevens When I was in the fifth grade, I didn’t think much about my future. I was focused on hanging out with my friends, playing baseball and swimming, getting my school work done, avoiding bullies, and trying to get girls to talk to me. [...]
Ric Merrifield on Business Architecture by Dennis Stevens Ric Merrifield is the head of Business Architecture for Microsoft. To view another interview with Ric check out http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=179160#179160. 1. What is Business Architecture and how does it relate to Strategic Alignment? Business architecture is not so different from the architecture of a building in that it [...]
Keys to the Kingdom of Strategy Execution by Dennis Stevens Being agile is critical to an organization’s success. Agility is the power of moving quickly and easily is response to outside forces. And, there are so many forces to keep pace with. Like competition, regulatory changes, technology innovation, demographic shifts, globalization, and the never ending [...]
Developing the Skill Set of Tomorrow’s Leaders by Pete Blazek & Dennis Stevens The executive leaders of tomorrow – today’s mid- and senior-level managers – are in a challenging but exciting period of corporate change. Adapting to that change with new perspectives and aligning everyday actions with strategic goals are core skills managers will need [...]