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Balancing Present and Future: A Viable Organisation
How can organisations effectively balance the needs of the present with preparing for the future?
The Viability Challenge: Balancing Present and Future, Inside and Outside. For any organisation to be viable over the long term, it must strike a careful balance. It needs to meet the demands and realities of the present while also adapting and evolving for the future. It must optimise internal operations while responding to the external environment. Stafford Beer, a pioneer in management cybernetics, emphasised that for systems to be viable, they must be "self-organising, self-regulating, and capable of adapting to ensure long-term sustainability and effectiveness."
Is ignoring ancient wisdom our most significant modern business oversight?
Why is it that despite centuries of guidance from Sun Tzu, Helmuth von Moltke the Elder, and Carl von Clausewitz, many of today's organisations still find themselves unprepared for the challenges of the modern business environment?
Strategy Development Beyond Traditional Boundaries
The Ghosts of Strategies Past: Are We Still Haunted?
Boardrooms today are haunted by the ghosts of strategies past. With its rigid 2x2 frameworks and dusty SWOT analyses, the spectre of old-school planning still lingers in the air. Due to the complex reality organisations face today, these antiquated strategies often fail. Why?
Podcasts and Talks.
Apperences from our founder Mike Jones.
In complex and high-stakes environments, stability is an illusion. Reflecting on my experiences as a soldier in Afghanistan, this talk explores the challenges of adapting strategy and execution in the face of chaos, risk aversion, and an agile adversary.
Mike's presentation delves into the complexities of the modern business landscape, sharing insights and approaches that can help leaders navigate challenges effectively.
Systems Thinking and Strategy for Leaders : Join us for an insightful interview with Mike Jones, founder and director of LBI Consulting, as we dive into the world of systems thinking and strategy.