Culture, capability and execution
Why the people and operating systems decide whether a strategy lands – whatever the strategy is. Here’s a pattern I’ve seen often […]
The value creation gap
Why investment, ownership change and ambition don’t automatically create value – and what does. Most ownership changes – whether they’re EO, MBO, […]
From Operators to Owners
Why leadership teams have to think differently after the deal – not just work harder. When ownership changes hands, something that often […]
The Founder’s Head Is Not A Business System
When informal knowledge, judgement and relationships need to become structure. Something I see in nearly every business preparing for a change of […]
The Hard Middle of EO: Where Value Is Won or Lost
The Hard Middle of EO Where Value Is Won or Lost There’s a moment in the life journey of every employee-owned business […]