2. WHO WE ARE
Proven world class startup and strategic consulting services
300+ man-year network of Silicon Valley startup mentors,
management consultants, researchers, investors and
entrepreneurs.
Internationally-recognized global leadership in organizational
transformation and innovation development, with key content
partnerships
4. WHAT WE DO
o Work with companies/governments to develop world class
innovation ecosystems and organizational transformations.
o Operate on an enterprise, country and global scale
5. WORLD CLASS TEAM
• Thought leadership in the arena of
organizational transformation, next
generation innovation and technology
• Advanced innovation management
system scalable to entire countries and
digital eco-systems
• World class innovation training
• We can see the future clearly and can
teach you how to do so as well
6. Example Projects
Organizational (people, process and technology) Transformations
Innovation Development
Startup Training and Mentoring
Board Study Groups
Silicon Valley Tours
24. We look forward to helping you transform your
organization while staying ahead of the rapidly
accelerating technology disruption curve
Contact us:
Mark@gv-sv.com
1-650-618-5014
ONLY TWO CHOICES: INNOVATE OR DIE
Editor's Notes
Add Langdon’s Innovation material that will be the core of the software I assume. Need to show Jeff and Jack as part of the team if you are showing their books.
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Successful transformation projects starts with identifying the “Future State” vision by engaging all key stakeholders in defining the cost vs benefit of the transformation. The first step is to define current state inefficiencies and bottlenecks by identifying current state and then develop a set back plan to reach the improved future state. Key at this point to address resistance points (typically people) and resolve those up front. Once consensus is reached , then the implementation phase involves implementing the defined changes based on RoI. A key attribute is to define short term opportunities for improvement to build upon for later stages of what should become a continuous improvement process. Through measurement and management.
Most transformation projects face resistance from those most threatened by the change. Key success criteria is to ensure leadership is fully engaged and supportive of the initiative .and involves all key stakeholders. Leadership needs to constantly communicate and re-enforce to all stakeholders (especially Middle Management) the importance of the change while recognizing the pain involved. Given one can’t manage what isn’t measured, key performance indicators need to be tracked to ensure continuous improvement and dialog around how to maximize the benefits vs the cost. Then the process needs to be institutionalized in performance reviews and other reward mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement over time.
There are three key legs involved in successful transformations, people, process and technology. The process starts by involving all key stakeholders in setting clear strategies, and then defining expected goals and objectives. Done properly, change management is a key component of the institutional change process. This helps to institutionalize how decision processes are made based on best practices and optimal RoI. Agile/lean change process principles should be applied that involve short sprints followed by re-assessment of next steps to take. Another important aspect is to ensure that the proper architectural alignment is maintained throughout so that the future state is totally aligned with the company’s vison statement and goals. Again, key to success is to institutionalize the techniques so that a culture that embraces and supports continuous improvement is implemented. Important to understand that most orgnziations fail to follow through and revert to “business as usual” ways of operating that needs to be continuously resisted.