Peter Drucker quoted it, and some even think he originated it. Either way, the saying is true; every organization must Evolve or Die. Don’t think so? Remember Blockbuster; Wang; TWA; RCA; etc. All were once leaders in their respective fields and are now gone.
Want to avoid going the way of Adelphia? Develop and implement a real organizational strategy. In fact, create, communicate, implement, measure and adjust your strategy at least annually to proactively control both the message and the results. The alternative is unacceptable; unless involuntary retirement is your end-game.
Google just changed their iconic logo. Yes, it is part of their overall Alphabet holdings. Apple is unveiling their newest iPhone. And I am blogging. Some might evolve the quote itself to, “Strategize or Die?
Watch for some strategic tools in future blog posts.
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