Getting interim leadership right: a field guide in times of urgency
The best moment to bring in an interim leader isn’t when the fire is out of control — it’s when you start to smell the smoke. In fast-moving environments, waiting too long to bring in an interim executive can be costly.
Operational Excellence (OE): A framework for building resilient and scalable organizations
Operational Excellence shouldn’t be about cutting costs or driving endless process efficiency. In an era defined by volatility, complexity, and rising customer expectations, it becomes a strategic capability in the company. It enables organizations to scale, adapt, and create sustainable value.
When the founder becomes the company’s bottleneck
There’s a saying: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” It should be printed and framed in every founder-CEO’s office, to remind them that at some point they need to involve others in leading their business.
Before setting your next big target, ask: Is my organization aligned to achieve it?
Many companies set aggressive growth targets – doubling revenue, expanding geographically, launching new products. All to fuel momentum. But when these targets aren’t anchored in a clear strategy that aligns with the operating models, the leaders risk that the company becomes a ticking time bomb.
The company is not a family, even if it is owned by one.
Being family-owned is not the same as being well-managed. Founders aren’t know-it-all superheroes — and when they hold on to their management role for too long, they risk becoming a liability to their own legacy. And let’s start addressing the issue with putting a stop to glorifying the word “family” used as a management metaphor. It often does more harm than good.
From hype to impact: making AI work for your business.
Every day, we are seeing new, mind-blowing news about AI! New models. Faster chips. AI assistants that speak, help us think, and even co-create solutions with us. It’s no longer a question of if we’re entering a new era — the revolution is already happening, right in front of our eyes.
Delivering bad news without losing your team is one of the most important leadership challenges
In every senior leadership role, there’s a moment when the message isn’t inspiring — it’s difficult. Layoffs. Missed targets. Strategy changes. Budget cuts. Resignations. Bad news comes with the job. But how you deliver that message — and how you treat people in the process — defines your leadership far more than the content of the announcement itself.
Communication is your strongest leadership tool, especially in turbulent times
The power of communication is not just to get the message across, but to build context, create meaning, and bring people with you, even when the road ahead is rocky. What, when and how you communicate may decide on the future of your business!
It’s not about taking over, it’s about building what’s next
The deal is signed. The emails have been sent, the logos placed side by side, and the congratulatory posts are flying on LinkedIn. Now what?
For most leaders and investors, the word “integration” kicks off the next phase of the process. But too often, it’s misunderstood. Integration is not a formality. It’s not a project. And it’s definitely not just an IT or HR checklist. It’s a fundamental opportunity (or a major threat) to the success of the entire deal.
Integration, when done without strategic clarity risks turning value creation into value destruction.
Leverage leadership to drive change and create value
In a world defined by rapid change and globalization, leadership has become critical. Organizations require leaders who can navigate complexities, inspire teams, drive transformation, and deliver results. All of that in in the context of AI shift impacting the business.