Or vs. And
Intrapreneurship, transparency, and strategic alliances. These concepts work wonderfully in theory. They may work quite well in many businesses and for solopreneurs. But how well can the typical C-suite suit adapt to today’s more collaborative, open business environment?
Whether or not you subscribe to the ideas presented in “The World is Flat”, believe in the “New Normal”, or have experienced abundance over scarcity, each of us have experienced monumental shifts in business norms and each of us have our own definition of personal success. For some of us, it is climbing the ladder, public accolades and great perks. For others, it may be contribution and meaning coupled with work life balance. For others, work is simply a means to enable our other passions. There are countless combinations, and each adds value. However, theses perspectives do not necessarily reflect the experience or desires of many executives.
Intrapreneurship, transparency, and strategic alliances. These concepts work wonderfully in theory. They may work quite well in many businesses and for solopreneurs. But how well can the typical C-suite suit adapt to today’s more collaborative, open business environment?
Whether or not you subscribe to the ideas presented in “The World is Flat”, believe in the “New Normal”, or have experienced abundance over scarcity, each of us have experienced monumental shifts in business norms and each of us have our own definition of personal success. For some of us, it is climbing the ladder, public accolades and great perks. For others, it may be contribution and meaning coupled with work life balance. For others, work is simply a means to enable our other passions. There are countless combinations, and each adds value. However, theses perspectives do not necessarily reflect the experience or desires of many executives.
The typical CEO earned his (yes, primarily of the “he” variety) stripes through the “or” of business
Me or you
Us vs. them
Face time or play time
Professional or parent
Business or personal
Rules or chaos
Profit or people
Forward thinking organizations are increasingly open to, and incorporating, the “and” of business. These business leaders focus on solid business results and:
Me and you
We
Contribution over clock
Professional and person
Collaboration across organizations
Open and flexible workspace (check out my amazing co-working space: www.joulemn.com
Profit, people and community
How well would your CEO perform when placed in this new environment? Can he transition from closed door meetings and executive retreats to open air discussion and collaborative workspace? Could she sit down in the common area and trade ideas with whomever happen to be there? Could she consider collaboration as an alternative to competition? Does he have a life and interests beyond work?
In the past, position and information was power.
Today, information and relationships create credibility, a new kind of power.
How does your CEO stack up?
Me or you
Us vs. them
Face time or play time
Professional or parent
Business or personal
Rules or chaos
Profit or people
Forward thinking organizations are increasingly open to, and incorporating, the “and” of business. These business leaders focus on solid business results and:
Me and you
We
Contribution over clock
Professional and person
Collaboration across organizations
Open and flexible workspace (check out my amazing co-working space: www.joulemn.com
Profit, people and community
How well would your CEO perform when placed in this new environment? Can he transition from closed door meetings and executive retreats to open air discussion and collaborative workspace? Could she sit down in the common area and trade ideas with whomever happen to be there? Could she consider collaboration as an alternative to competition? Does he have a life and interests beyond work?
In the past, position and information was power.
Today, information and relationships create credibility, a new kind of power.
How does your CEO stack up?