Publications

Organizational Agility Basics – Presentation

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The following presentation was delivered in  Aug 202o to employees of the Department of the Treasury.  It is a basic overview of organizational agility.   Key points of the presentation are given all the disruption occurring (technological, generational,  societal) organizations have no choice but to make adjustments.  The only question is will you be reactive or proactive.  Agility requires a shift in cultural thinking, agility reduces the risk of organizational success.  I believe you will find the information informative.  If you would like to  discuss, please send an email to info@cfpinnovation.com

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Video & Podcasts

Agile Cultural Change: Embracing the Technological & Generational Change of the Next 20 Years

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I was a session speaker for the TriAgile 2020 event.  Given CoVID 19  the event was virtual.  

 

 

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Leading and Collaborating with a Changing Workforce – Presentation

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This is my keynote presentation at the Electricities Connections Summit held in February 2020 in Raleigh NC.  Most organizations are underutilizing their most valuable asset in ways that are virtually incalculable. I share insights on Millennials and Generation Z and the opportunities for all organizations.

 

 

Video & Podcasts

Can You Shift to an Agile Organization? YES! Video #4

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Stop and learn how one of the most hierarchical organizations in history became agile.

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Agile Sprint Video #1: Introduction

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This is the first of a series of videos on how an organization can achieve an agile cultural change.

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Agile Sprint Video #2: Creating a Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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All of the disruption from technology and generational change will impact all organizations.  Opportunity exists to achieve competitive advantages through agility.  Stop and learn why.

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Agile Sprint Video #3: The New Role for Leadership

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The pace of change makes it impossible for the old hierarchical approach to leadership to succeed in the future.  This video explains why and gives insights into how to make changes to improve your future success

 

News

Agile Sprint Video Series

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We are developing a series of videos on the importance of organizations making the cultural and operational transition to embracing agility.  Our view is agility is the critical competitive advantage needed for sustained success.  You can find the links to all of the series here.

Agile Sprint Series: INTRODUCTION

The New Role for Leadership: LEADERSHIP

 

News, Publications

Publication: Industry 4.0: A Roadmap For Michigan’s Global Leadership

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What are the best strategies for Michigan to leverage its unique capabilities to capitalize on the dramatic disruption related to the technological change of the 4th Industrial Revolution?  CFP colleagues, David Pistrui, Ph.D. and Darrell Kleinke, Ph.D., collaborated with Automation Alley, The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the World Economic Forum to take a deep dive into the opportunities for Michigan. Continue reading →

Blog, News

Blog: What happens if your organization DOES NOT become more agile?

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November 1, 2018

To answer the question, let’s first discuss what it means for an organization to be agile.  An agile organization proactively seek opportunities to identify and apply new ideas that improve organizational effectiveness. It also has a cultural mindset that values and encourages learning, collaboration and shared ownership of the vision, mission, and purpose of the organization.  Continue reading →