Keying thought

Friend, advisor, Mark Safranski knows, better than anyone, my passion for the “portals, platforms and rule sets” which enable strategic conversations — conversations transformative to the structure of organizations in emerging markets. Keenly aware how strategic approach provides the requisite constraints and affordances of structure, Charlene Li cautions the traditional way of doing business, “You simply can’t “Six Sigma” your way into new markets”.

Setting initial conditions

Invited into a new startup, I’m heeding Charlene’s caution, using the framework she provides in Open Leadership to develop a mindful strategic approach. For now, I’ll refer to the startup as Open Social Engagement Strategy. As soon as we’ve worked out our tactical transparency, I’ll mention our startup by name, trademark ;)

Roles before rules

The operational realities of getting things done are constrained by time and responsibility. Who does what, and when, and for how long?

Then we can ask, “Who needs to be in the conversation?”

Next post: The Roles of Engagement