I deliver presentations on a range of topics, from socio-economic and political trends to business trends and management techniques. They’re provocative and informative, and my material is always fresh and updated with new information, insights, and ideas.
I scan a wide horizon for relevant information, and constantly develop new perspectives and new tools.
And I usually work on presentations right till the last minute, often including items from the day’s news—or even commenting and building on what earlier speakers in a programme might have said.
Client presentations always involve intense preparation, so even existing material is customized to meet an organization’s specific needs. The take-away is always topical, relevant, useful, and practical.
CHANGE THE WAY YOU COMPETE
Choose from these six themes—or combine them—to get the message you need:
1. MAKING SENSE OF STRATEGY
What strategy is, and how to think about it. What it takes to survive and thrive in the new age of hostile competition. New trends in strategic thinking. Which strategy tools work best, and how to use them. How to beat the commoditization trap. Why you need a breakthrough business model—and how to build one. The importance of Strategic IQ in competing for the future. How to create and implement strategy. Driving results through 30-day plans.
2. STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP IN WILD TIMES
A major wake-up call for executives in every industry. Making sense of the new realities threatening the “business as usual” paradigm. Global and local trends in politics, society, economics, and technology and their likely impact on your business. How customer behaviour is changing. How companies are adapting and competing. How to see and exploit emerging opportunities ahead of the competition.
3. DISCOVERING THE ESSENCE OF LEADERSHIP
Do leaders really matter? Why they succeed … and fail. Are they born, or made? Is there really a difference between leadership and management? The power of purpose. Why meaning is the ultimate motivator, and how to manage it. How to craft and conduct your strategic conversation to get results. How to enhance your organisation’s Strategic IQ. Communicating for maximum impact. Identifying and developing tomorrow’s leaders.
4. DEVELOPING YOUR TEAM’S STRATEGIC IQ
The war for talent continues to escalate worldwide. The development of tomorrow’s leaders has become a priority. At the same time, the notion of “sustainable competitive advantage” has become obsolete. To get ahead and stay there, firms need to dramatically raise their strategic IQ—the ability of their people to think and act strategically. This exciting presentation is based on revelations about brain science, learning, memory, and human development. It provides rich and practical insights for you and your team, and offers a new approach to personal growth and organizational development.
5. MANAGING CHANGE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Understanding the new environment and identifying “strategic inflection points.” Why the capacity for constant change is a critical strategic advantage. How to trigger change, overcome resistance, and build momentum. The leader’s role. Learning through doing and rapid results. The importance of reflection. How to win and keep the support of key stakeholders. Keeping the process alive and on course.
6. THE MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT
Management “tools” are a dime a dozen. But what works, and what doesn’t? Which ones should you use in your organization … and which should you ignore or dump? This presentation guides you through the maze and helps you home in on the few concepts that will make the most difference. It helps your team understand what they must focus on, introduces some really effective management tools, and makes sure you know how to use them.