Evolving at the Velocity of Change

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There exists within every organization today a growing polarizing tension. At one pole is the organization’s compelling, innate need for stability, high predictability and controlled risk. At the other pole is the organization’s compelling, innate need to rapidly respond to its mutating markets which creates chaos, low predictability and uncontrolled risk. The management’s desire for thoughtful centralized decisions is in tension with the market’s demand for instantaneous de-centralized decisions. This tension will continue to grow.

Organizational survival requires that leaders cope with this tension daily. Prosperity requires that leaders enthusiastically embrace and reconcile this tension. The energy of reconciliation not only points the way into your future, it will carry you there! This eLetter is dedicated to providing you with information and perspectives designed to stimulate your creativity and innovative talents as you pursue your destiny in the 21st Century Economy. Enjoy the journey!

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