Anticipatory Leadership

Anticipatory Leadership

The biggest challenge for leaders comes with their responsibility as a leader. I know it sounds circular, but leadership is the most ambiguous role your organization has, and that’s why it’s so important and valuable. Here’s the reality. Strategy, which is solely your...

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If You’re Standing Here, Who’s Driving the Company?

If You’re Standing Here, Who’s Driving the Company?

There are many things in an organization that a leader can and should relegate, but when it comes to strategy, the buck goes nowhere. It is the leader’s prime imperative to ensure the organization has a sound strategy that will guide the company to its desired future....

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Hyper-Innovation Hangover

Hyper-Innovation Hangover

Most companies I observe deal with hypo-innovation: a condition where there’s not enough innovation in the organization to fight the gravitational forces of maturity. However, unless you’re brand new to the marketplace, too much innovation can kill your company—often...

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I Pledge Allegiance

I Pledge Allegiance

Innovation is the lifeblood of an organization, and a critical component of any organization’s strategy. Remember, strategy is anchored in the future—what your future organization will look like. For your organization to grow, your organization’s future vision must...

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About XMS

Since 1994, Excellent Management Systems, Inc. has helped leaders navigate difficult organizational changes and achieve strategic results. In a recent effort, we helped a precocious High-Tech firm develop and launch a hyper-growth strategy to accelerate revenue from $1B to $5B in four years. Contact us today if you are facing a difficult organizational challenge or desire next-level performance.