Tom Reeder

Helping business achieve distinctive results by advancing the business improvement process

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

From @bcg and @mitsmr authors
Tactics for resilience to systemic shocks

Anticipation
1. Prudence

Absorption [of Shock]
2. Redundancy
3. Diversity
4. Modularity

Responsiveness
5. Adaptation
6. Embeddedness

Shaping
7. Reimagination

https://t.co/5AmVwUTyBt

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

Top 3 issues facing organizations (and CEOs) in 2023, according to @McKinsey
> Rise of disruptive #digital tech
> Risk of prolonged high #inflation and economic downturn
> Escalation of #geopolitical risks

https://t.co/bq3EzW5GFe March 15, 2023

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI), is a global supply-chain disruptions measure

According to @NewYorkFed, GSCPI thru 12/2022 peaked at 4.3x standard deviations from historical mean 12/21, declined in '22, and recently stalled based on "China Factors"

https://t.co/1IxRiOBqBV

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

What a difference a week makes...
US is close to no to #negative #growth for our 3rd consecutive QTR

https://t.co/7Vr25TJxJB

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

Very nice, quick (3M7) video on managing #roles and #responsibilities for #projects through #RACI

Includes: definition of 4 generic roles, tool for project management (matrix), and tips on assessing your matrix

Note: RACI is good for #processes too!

https://t.co/mTNUpY0pph

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

This is not good...
-2.1% #GDP #growth #estimate for 2Q2022 by @AtlantaFed

Today's (7.1.2022) GDPNow projection of Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR)

https://t.co/7Vr25TK5z9

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

"How individual leaders inspire and influence others will become a key differentiator between organizations that thrive and those that do not." 2017 article from @McKinsey

20 #leadership #characteristices for #future leaders in 4 groupings

See https://t.co/j8nWlcJcjh

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

Recent @538politics survey identifies American's concerns by political affiliation. Overall #Inflation leads (50%+/-) with "Political extremism or #polarization" a distant second (30%+/-).

https://t.co/kpgPuSkvS1

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

Regional Supplemental Analysis by @NewYorkFed...
businesses' best estimate of #inflation during next 12
months, as measured by the CPI. The median expectation 6.1 % for service-sector & 6.5 % for manufacturers. #Expectations are lower for subsequent years
https://t.co/ueCM6xUg54

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

Authors' research findings:
"It’s almost impossible to build the kind of trusting relationships that were sustaining their businesses through the pandemic when only able to meet virtually"
#remotework

https://t.co/svJYjPOMUT

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

"How to" create a high performance organization through psychological safety (e.g., create #trust the environment is safe for interpersonal risk taking), according to @AmyCEdmondson:
> Set the stage
> Invite participation
> Respond productively

https://t.co/YeM5XIZ9Jk

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

"Thirty years ago 80% of the resources in an organization were dedicated to operations, and 20% to projects; today, that ratio has flipped"

Are your competencies, structure and governance aligned for #projectmanagement?

Consider a Chief Project Officer

https://t.co/bxlDLoBjGv

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

There have been a number of articles recently about the #failure of #collaboration.

@carrieyoung, a thought-leading practitioner, articulates how #technology and #tech practices are the problem, not the collaborative enabler.

Too bad she is leaving.

https://t.co/Zofl3UiXr0

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

2 research-based change concepts
"Foot in the door"
First ask to change (or do) something small. Then, once committed, increase the ask.

"Door in the face"
First ask for something bigger than what you need. Then, once refused, ask for your true need.

https://t.co/i2TAVcQg1O

[stevedenning @stevedenning]

Why The Pandemic Of Maximizing Shareholder Value Is Still Raging @Forbes Adding Purpose To Profit Doesn’t Help: The Customer Is Still Missing https://t.co/c8dREjSjZG @GDruckerForum @NickHixsonUK @experienceagile @worksonmypc @curtPoI @hhhastings @rgmcgrath

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

A bit disconcerting...
0.0% #GDP growth estimate for 1Q2022 by @AtlantaFed

3.1.2022 GDPNow projection of Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR)

https://t.co/7Vr25TJxJB

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

Study from @McKinsey late last year demonstrates the commitment of businesses to #futureofwork being #hybrid...

Companies are adjusting their physical office space

https://t.co/0eA7PBXlnY

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

The problem:
Eye-opening graphic shows China's 35% landed cost (US) advantage for manu goods

A solution:
Tufts professor dusts off a @WarrenBuffett proposal (c. 1987) applying cap-and-trade to address the US #trade deficit ("rebalancing") with #China.

https://t.co/tfOXLbHmEV

[Amy Edmondson @AmyCEdmondson]

both practical and energizing: Why the first five minutes of a meeting shape its outcome @Elizdo https://t.co/xgYK5iliB8 via @stratandbiz

[Tom Reeder @thomasjreeder]

Based on authors' research, words matter in #nonprofit #donor world...

Give People a Choice
given a choice increases donations by 28%

Turn Verbs into Nouns
“to be a voter” significantly increased turnout

Invoke the Power of "You"
“we need your help”

https://t.co/Cg3V4PNsQO