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If strategy is the map, your operating model is the vehicle, and too many organizations are driving with the parking brake on. 🚗💡 Reading “A new operating model for a new world” helped me see exactly where leaders can rewire structures, decision rights, and tech to actually close the strategy→performance gap. Practical, evidence-backed steps for anyone running operations or leading change. Worth a read. #operations #leadership #strategyexecution

Why do so many companies know exactly what’s wrong… and still do nothing? Every quarter, leaders analyze, diagnose, and present the same issues, disconnection, low engagement, slow execution, yet months pass with no change. * What if the real problem isn’t insight, but inertia? * What if fear of change has become the biggest silent killer of organizational progress? * And how long can a company survive when “understanding” replaces “acting”? In our latest newsletter, Sergi Garcia-Preckler, from The Morphing Group, challenges leaders to confront the hidden cost of hesitation and rethink what decisiveness truly means. #Leadership #DecisionMaking #OrganizationalEffectiveness #TheMorphingGroup https://lnkd.in/ecCwuKp9

From firefighting to foresight In many organizations, leadership is rewarded for putting out fires - not preventing them. But in global operations, firefighting becomes a liability. I’ve led transitions where we had to shift the mindset from reaction to anticipation: reworking processes, aligning stakeholders, redesigning operating models that support proactivity over crisis management. Success comes when your systems can absorb uncertainty - when teams can see threats early, act decisively, and avoid the “firefighting trap". As @McKinsey highlights, rethinking operating models is no longer optional; it’s a requirement for organizations that want to scale sustainably in volatile environments.  What structural change helped your team stop reacting and start planning? If you believe sustainable leadership demands foresight, share your perspective. 🔗 Link to McKinsey article in the comments. #operationalleadership #riskmanagement #scalablegrowth #organizationdesign #leadership (Comments: “Link to McKinsey article on new operating models”) https://lnkd.in/eZSz3rgG  The full article shares practical insights on how global organizations can redesign operating models to build resilience and stay competitive in today’s volatile environment.

A great read from McKinsey & Company on how organizations can rethink their operating models for a rapidly changing world. True transformation happens when #purpose, #people, and #performance are not treated as separate pillars, but as an integrated system driving long-term value and resilience. McKinsey’s research also highlights a striking insight: even high-performing companies deliver, on average, only about 70% of their strategy’s full potential with the gap often rooted in shortcomings within their operating models. A timely reminder that aligning how we work with why we work is key to lasting #impact. In the #ESG space, this resonates strongly: embedding #sustainability and accountability into the core operating model is what turns commitments into measurable impact. It’s a reminder that agility and clarity are as essential to responsible leadership as they are to business success. #transformation https://lnkd.in/eeU86JaS

Digital transformation is mission-critical but most efforts still fall short. McKinsey reports that 70 % of transformations fail to meet their objectives. Robi® flips the script. Our AI-powered platform surfaces the cultural, behavioral, and execution gaps that derail change. With real-time insight, data-backed strategy, and execution tracking, teams move with clarity, speed, and measurable accountability. McKinsey: Why Do Most Transformations Fail? https://lnkd.in/eqJRZP3T #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #FutureOfWork #Innovation #Culturefy

In uncertain times, CEOs must avoid an overly cautious approach to prevent missed opportunities for growth and innovation. Embracing calculated risks can turn inaction into a competitive advantage. A balance between operational diligence and visionary investment is crucial. CEOs need to quantify the costs of inaction, engage diverse perspectives, and challenge biases to cultivate strategic risk-taking. By dedicating time to big-picture reflection and actively seeking external insights, leaders can identify growth opportunities and drive transformation. This proactive approach mitigates the fear of failure and empowers organizations to thrive amidst volatility, turning challenges into pathways for success. #leadership #innovation #riskmanagement

I’ve learned the hard way that “transformation” stalls when it isn’t anchored to a clear true north. When I align cost, growth, organisational effectiveness, and digital enablement to that north and hard-wire the cadence into BAU, the momentum sticks and value compounds. Early wins matter (most value lands in the first six months), but what endures is treating performance as a system, not a project.  #Leadership #Transformation #TrueNorth #Execution #OperatingModel #DigitalEnablement #Growth #CIO #CTO #cloudtransformation #digitaltransformation #hyperradical https://lnkd.in/gwFNcypQ

Steve Jobs understood something most leaders don't: Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. But here's what made Jobs truly transformational, though: he changed how entire industries thought about what was possible. That's the difference between incremental improvement and comprehensive transformation. For accounting firm leaders, this mindset shift is everything: Systems Thinking: Seeing your firm as interconnected processes, not isolated departments Future-Ready: Building capabilities for tomorrow's challenges, not just today's problems Cultural Evolution: Transforming how your team thinks about their work, not just what they do Leaders who tinker around the edges, introducing new software here and tweaking processes there, while the fundamental way they operate remains unchanged. They're improving, but they're not undergoing a transformation. Comprehensive transformation requires a different approach. It's about reimagining your entire firm's operating model: how you deliver value, develop talent, serve clients, and position for the future. In Allinial Global’s Accelerate program, "Driving Comprehensive Transformation" teaches you to think like Jobs, boldly, systematically, and with an eye toward what others think is impossible. Because in a rapidly evolving profession, the firms that transform comprehensively define the future. #Leadership #AGNext #Accelerate #agproud #CPA

What does “no strategy” really cost? More than most leaders realize. ❌ Misaligned priorities. ❌ Wasted resources. ❌ Lost opportunities. ❌ Teams pulling in different directions. When companies operate without a clear roadmap, they often end up paying more in mistakes, inefficiencies, and missed chances than they would by investing in strategic alignment. Strategy isn’t an expense; it’s an investment that pays for itself. It ensures every decision, every dollar, and every effort works toward the same destination. 💡 The real question is: can your business afford to keep operating without one? #BusinessRoadmap #SustainableGrowth #StrategicPartner #LeadershipExcellence #SinfonicaStrategies #BusinessPlanning

Here is why a dedicated Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) is essential to lead, drive, and coordinate the company’s transformation efforts. Achieving sustainable change while running day-to-day business requires focused leadership - it cannot be treated as just another item on the CEO’s or CFO’s agenda. #transformation #leadership https://lnkd.in/di48R4Z9