Perpetuate
Business improvement is not a destination, but a continuous loop. Once the foundations of People, Purpose, Playbooks, Perform, and Profit are established, the organization must ensure these elements do not degrade over time. This principle focuses on the "Eternal Flywheel" of the business.
Objectives
Transition from a "transformation project" to a "permanent culture". Guard against the "drift" back into old habits or management by fear. Ensure the leadership council continues to invest in the next generation of A-Players.
Work Products
- ▸The Eternal Review Cycle
- ▸Polish & Refine
- ▸Cultivate the "Believer" Culture
Key Activities
MD to take a "Clarity Break"
The CEO / MD to stand back, get into a reflective mode - and take a "clarity break". Reflect on the business, re-steer where necessary. Covers topics about vision, plan, goals, people, processes, delegation, communications and priorities.
The Annual Planning / Break-away Session
Annual strategic planning to align the organization for the year ahead.
The Eternal Review Cycle
Use the established meeting rhythms to evaluate the method itself, not just the business results. Annual Method Audit, Succession Planning.
Polish & Refine the Scorecards & Profit improvements
Continuous improvement of the Playbooks based on real-world feedback. Find new profit leaks as the business scales, evolve scorecards.
Cultivate the "Believer" Culture
A healthy business culture resembles a "church" with true believers. Every new hire must be indoctrinated into the Brand Story and Core Values.
Maintain High Performance Teams
"If you could get all the people in the organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition, at any time."