Posts Tagged ‘value’
Intelligent Governance – Key to value from AI
We have been holding back on an insight on AI. It felt like a bandwagon not worth jumping on, nor lamely exploiting in pursuit of clicks. Yet we have thoughts, as experienced practitioners in how digital technology delivers value we have insight we thought we would share. If only to clarify for ourselves our position.…
Read MoreWhat’s the Point? Getting Strategy Right
Prompted by reading and reflecting on a recent article “Getting strategy wrong and how to do it right instead” published in McKinsey Quarterly, we concluded that the best place to start is with the “what’s the point” question. Real, open, informed discussions amongst senior leaders are essential if you are going to get strategy right.…
Read MoreDeveloping key relationships to enable delivery of value
A recent article in Harvard Business Review identified four elements of the playbook that differentiates organisations that deliver class-leading productivity improvement. The ability to capture value from digitisation was the first of the playbook’s elements. Based on cross sector research by a team from McKinsey, the playbook’s other elements were “investing in intangibles”, “building a…
Read MoreDelivering client value through focused, yet carefree talk
A team conversation this week prompted the reflection that fresh perspectives and new productive actions result through focused, yet carefree talk. Noting carefree might not be quite the right term, it’s certainly not care-less. By focused yet carefree, we mean that uninhibited talk that is based on trust. Talk that is not wedded to any…
Read MoreClient First and Clear: Thoughts on being a coach and a consultant
So, what did you do at work today, dad? Whilst its getting on for 30 years since our son first asked me that question, it remains a powerful and useful question for us all at Laing Russell. What did you do? What difference did it make? What did you learn? What will you do next? The…
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