Suggests that in transforming their companies CEOs and management teams often do not act extensively enough to reposition their businesses. States that companies should be prepared to implement programs that are fast, focused and simultaneous in order to create a better and long‐lasting...

States that the nature of the workplace is changing rapidly with top‐down leadership no longer relevant. Believes that leaders have to have the kind of vision that transcends the mundane, everyday happenings. Determines leaders need to be highly principled, with integrity and unafraid of...

Profiles Warren Bennis — synonymous with the study of contemporary leadership ‐who has been, amongst other things, adviser to four US Presidents — Kennedy, Johnson, Carter and Reagan. Describes leadership as having four competencies common to it, and these are: the management of attention;...

Looks at the problems created when a new CEO is appointed and says the first 100 days are critical. Highlights six ways for chief executives to take full advantage of the fluid period occurring following a new CEO appointment, these are: start with where you want to end up; understand the lie of...

Determines that nowadays organizations can no longer afford to adapt gradually ‐ evolving as the environment alters. Contrasts the mechanistic process of ‘managing’ with all its overtones of risk reduction and keeping the show on the road. Lists out eight steps for leading change drawn...