- How does alignment change the dynamics of the school of fish?
- How do you think “before vs. after” feels to an individual fish?
- What about your organization…and you individually?
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Strategic Alignment – A Picture Worth 1000 Fish
Impact of Vision Void – “Flight to the Past”
Have you seen or been part of an organization that didn’t seem to know where it was going? I think all of us have had this experience at some point – I know I have. To gain an appreciation for the criticality of vision, this post is the third in a series highlighting what happens when it is absent – “vision void.” The first dealt with reasons for vision void, the second on just one of its negative impacts (fragmentation & replacement).
Today, I want to discuss another very common negative impact…one to which organizations with a long and rich heritage are especially prone. It is a “flight to the past” mindset. The most typical version of this form of “vision replacement” is that the organization reverts to a “glory days” legacy, focusing on preserving and refining “tried and true” practices at all costs – despite clear signals that the world is changing around it. (more…)
Style: Give Summer a Classy Fall Upgrade
Wow, talk about a “cold snap” in South Carolina. It’s gone from being in the 80s-90s (with lots of rain!) to low 60s. While it’s very unusual (..and sure to rebound – hopefully!), it’s a reminder that fall is lurking just around the corner.
So, it’s time to pull out the sweaters, sweatshirts and jeans, right? Nope, I don’t think so! One of my favorite styles for this time of year is to keep the shorts but pair them up with a long shirt or, on a colder day, a sweater…or even a blazer. It’s actually a nice way to give shorts a really classy touch and a major upgrade over the traditional (..and expected) summer t-shirt.
Oh…and by the way, if it warms up a little during the day, you can always roll up the sleeves and…voila, you have a short-sleeved sophisticated summer look.
So here’s the look…Tell me what you think. Hey, and let’s add/try something fun. If you send me a picture of yourself with this look, I’ll post it on my blog (johannes@johannesmutzke.com)! A chance to be famous…(well, sorta)…and just have fun.
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