Starbucks and the US$100M hire?
In August 2024 Starbucks removed its then CEO, Narasimhan, and appointed a ‘rock star’ CEO & Chair, Brian Niccol, with a hiring package worth more than US$100M. SBX shares immediately jumped almost 25% adding ca. US$25B to their market value.
'Playing to Win' as a strategy process framework
A friend was looking to engage a consultant to guide their business through a strategy process. We chatted about it over a few drinks one night, and a few days later he asked: what do you think of the framework in ‘Playing to Win’? Here’s what I told him: maybe you’ll find the advice useful.
Horizon 2 - 'no man's land'
There's a reason Horizon 2 was referred to as 'no man's land' in a recent HBR article. It is the catalyst for organisational transformation, but it presents unique challenges for senior managers.
Growth & Organisational Renewal - the work of Horizon 2
McKinsey's three horizon strategy model highlights the distinct elements of strategy which tackle the challenges across different time horizons.