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I was speaking with a client yesterday about an upcoming event in Palo Alto, California. We got to chatting about, obviously, the economic challenges that swirl around us, and the mindset that is quickly enveloping so many organizations. Here’s what I think is going on: there are many organizations entering a state of absolute paralysis. […]
Read MoreIt’s back! Aggressive indecision! With all the economic turmoil, leaders, executives and staff have the “deer in the headlights” syndrome. I spoke about this trend extensively on stage during the last recession in 2001-2002. People got into the message, and it restored their enthusiasm for the future and innovation. I actually wrote about “aggressive indecision” […]
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Given the rapid pace of global economic developments in the fall of 2008, it’s interesting that the number of organizations bringing me in for a leadership or management event has increased. That’s because, despite perilous economic times, CEO’s in a variety of industries are working hard to ensure that their organization stays focused on growth. […]
Read MoreEmpowering staff and partners to make quick decisions is an essential component of innovating in the high-velocity economy. Particularly given that right now, optics are really important. RBC Plaza’s Grand Opening is on, but, Um, About Those Sky Divers … (from iStockAnalyst) Oct. 2–RALEIGH — A big building calls for a big celebration. But when […]
Read MoreThe last few weeks have seen a variety of keynotes for leadership meetings — for a telecom company, food services organization, commercial real estate & property management firm, among others. These have involved audiences from 250+ to 800+ executives. Obviously, the economy weighs heavily into my observations on stage, and in the questions in the […]
Read MoreGiven the rapid pace of global economic developments, organizations are faced with a pretty stark choice. The CEO of a company that is having me speak to an upcoming leadership meeting stated it this way: their choice going forward is to : Freeze: do nothing Innovate: respond to rapid market change through innovation, particularly with […]
Read MoreSo I’m in an airport, on my way to keynote a conference on economic development. And of course, I saw the latest news on the ‘bailout’, and the plunge in the Dow. And so I went to look up the definition of being an optimist, to reassure myself: Optimist: 1. One who usually expects a […]
Read MoreThe CBC contacted me for my thoughts on the events this week, and in particular, the impact on the Canadian economy. They invited folks to write in with their questions. As you can see, many people are worried about the safety of their investments. I take the first question — about whether there is a […]
Read MoreI don’t want to distract from the seriousness of the events unfolding on Wall Street, but check out these headlines: American banks face financial meltdown if their reforms fail. Mortage Meltdown! Bloody and Bowed — Money Managers Remain Badly Shaken by the Meltdown. Market Cap Meltdown — Billions in Blue Chip Stock Values Have Been […]
Read MoreI’m often providing detailed strategic guidance to senior executives and leaders on trends and the future, and certainly the economy has become a big part of what I address today. Much of my time is spent putting into perspective the fact that we’ve always had downturns; there’s still plenty of growth opportunities out there; innovation […]
Read MoreI’m hitting the ground running this week, with an opening keynote presentation for a global legal firm, who are holding their annual shareholders / partners conference in Las Vegas. I’ve got about 800 commercial lawyers in the room; many of whom are experts in very specific niches involving real estate, financial deals, intellectual property, commercial […]
Read MoreThere are a zillion fast, zippy cool trends out there. And then, there are the big, sweeping, massive transformative trends that change entire economies. I just finished writing an article for an executive publcation. Here’s one reality I pointed out: at a fundamental level, we are witnessing a massive global leveling of wealth throughout the […]
Read MoreMemo To: CEO’s worldwide, (particularly in the financial sector) From: Jim Carroll ————————- I know things are extremely busy, particularly given our economic climate, but I think there’s a key issue that you need to make sure is on your agenda. The most important thing that you can do *right now*, as you work to […]
Read MoreI keynoted the 2008 Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America Expo New York yesterday, on the theme of “”How to Unlock Your Potential in the High Velocity Economy.” Just about a week from now, Dubai will hold a similar event. The challenge for the AJMA members is that they now find themselves in a world […]
Read MoreGloom has set in on global markets. Volatility rages. Some organizations have gone into a mode of “aggressive indecision,” deferring action while they try to figure out “what comes next.” A pretty lousy strategy that is doomed to fail in the longer term. Future oriented leaders understand the reality of growth. They know that we […]
Read MoreOrganizations today are looking for deep insight into the trends that will affect their markets and industries. CEO’s are focused on the need for innovation, knowing that a world of high velocity change requires that they respond to opportunity and challenge in an instant. They are looking for guidance on establishing high-performance, innovation oriented teams […]
Read MoreEven as news and financial pundits endlessly debate the question, let’s face reality: the US economy is in a recession. Given this reality, the key question going forward is: what do you do now to ensure that you remain innovative, competitive, and forward-oriented? Innovate for the upturn! That’s the key message I focused on with […]
Read MoreCredit Suisse, headquartered in Zurich, is global financial powerhouse operating in 50 countries; 48,000+ employees, assets of $75 billion US, and net assets under management of $1.345 trillion. They’ve just released their 2008 Bulletin magazine, a publication provided to key investment banking, private banking and asset management clients worldwide. They’ve include a fairly lengthy Q&A […]
Read MoreJim Carroll is frequently approached by global news organizations to comment on economic issues. He was recently interviewed by the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) for his perspective on how the Canadian economy will be impacted by recent global events. This document summarizes key components of the interview. The interview includes a variety of topics, including […]
Read MoreI spent the day yesterday with management executives and store owners of DoItBest, one of the largest US hardware retailers. It’s a fascinating organization, because in the midst of the current economic challenges in the US, it’s managed to grow its profit at the same time that it saw a dramatic revenue decline. As with […]
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At the Swiss Innovation Forum in Zurich, I took a look at the real impact of globalization — the new consumer, market commoditization, rapid emergence of new business models, shortened product lifecycles….. That’s why innovation is critical : organizations today are in a situation in which everything around them is fluid, constantly changing and evolving. […]
Read MoreNext week – August 25th — I’ll be doing an online Web conference for SAP, on the topic of “Creating a Growth Culture through Innovation.” Ties in nicely to all the work I’ve been doing in writing Frogs in Texas through the summer. Have a look at the details here. SAP is also having me […]
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