Introduction Organizational capabilities, the intricate interplay between skills, technology, governance, and processes, form the bedrock of any enterprise, bridging the gap between strategy and execution. Yet, many organizations struggle to effectively define, cultivate, and utilize these capabilities, leading to a host of issues that can hamper performance and thwart growth. This article aims to shed…...
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As businesses navigate the current landscape characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, a new perspective on strategy is emerging. This perspective is centered around the operating model – viewing it as a collection of strategic assets. Rooted in resource-based theory, it posits that an organization’s resources and capabilities form the basis of its strategy…...
Adaptive strategy and execution have emerged as indispensable in our contemporary, rapidly evolving business environment. The operating model – comprising a collection of strategic assets – has been recognized as a focal point in this new paradigm. Viewing components of the operating model as strategic assets leads us to the next logical progression – applying…...
In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape, the need for organizations to identify and cultivate the right skills is more critical than ever. However, the ‘right’ skills are not static – they change depending on the company’s current operational needs, future projects, and long-term strategic goals.This article explores the concept of cataloguing skills over three horizons…...
Introduction In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations are on a perpetual quest for agility, efficiency, and customer-centricity. Traditionally, enterprise architecture has been viewed through the lens of standalone applications interacting with each other. However, businesses are coming to realize that this model might not be the most conducive to achieving their strategic goals. Instead, the…...
The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a speculation, it’s a reality. For businesses aspiring to integrate AI into their operations, the challenge is more than just understanding AI’s potential—it involves realizing its benefits across their capabilities. This guide offers strategic advice for organizations aiming to ensure that 70 percent of their…...
Introduction In today’s fast-paced, highly competitive business environment, a company’s capabilities – its ability to execute strategic actions efficiently and effectively – are more crucial than ever. However, traditional models of understanding and cataloging capabilities often fall short. They tend to view capabilities as a list of activities, detached from the broader strategic goals of…...