Fit To Compete Part 1 with Mike Beer

The Innovation Show

Fit to Compete - Why Honest Conversations about Your Company’s Capabilities Are the Key to a Winning Strategy

In part 1, we set the context for the book and discuss:

• Mike's background and inspiration for the book.
• The problem of organisational silence and how it hinders strategic execution and transformation
• The concept of strategic fitness and how it helps organizations align their strategy and culture
• The process and benefits of holding honest conversations with everyone in the organization
• The challenges and barriers of overcoming the silent killers, such as fear, hierarchy, and complacency
• The vision and courage to create a culture of corporate stewardship and continuous learning.

Find Mike here:

https://www.beermichael.com

The HBR article I mentioned:: https://hbr.org/1990/11/why-change-programs-dont-produce-change

The HBR article Mike mentioned: https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/16-121_bc0f03ce-27de-4479-a90e-9d78b8da7b67.pdf