Lisa Bodell
CEO, FUTURETHINK; BESTSELLING AUTHOR, WHY SIMPLE WINS
World’s best-known expert on simplicity helps organizations banish complexity so people can be their best and focus on the work that matters most. Simplicity unleashes the energy, collaboration, innovation, and engagement lying in wait.
Innovation | Managing/Leading Change | Leadership | Organizational Transformation
Harnessing the Power of Simplification: Your Strategic Advantage
By:
Lisa Bodell
February 13th, 2024
A few years ago, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world conducted their annual employee engagement surveys, eager to gauge the pulse of their workforce. The results revealed something odd: while employees ranked "Being an Innovative Company" as one of the highest aspects, there was a glaring contradiction. They also ranked "Ability to Get Things Done" as one of the lowest. How could a company be considered innovative while simultaneously lacking the ability to execute?