The Innovation Show Michael Tushman and Charles O'Reilly - Mastering Ambidexterity: Core And Explore
Nov 15, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Charles O'Reilly III, a renowned researcher in organizational behavior, teams up with Michael Tushman to explore the art of ambidexterity in firms. They dive into Microsoft’s cultural transformation under Satya Nadella, highlighting the LEASH model that drives effective change. The duo also talks about the challenges of balancing core functions and exploratory innovation. Key insights on creating the right organizational structures and cultivating a supportive culture are shared, offering valuable strategies for leaders.
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Core And Explore Require Different Architectures
- Core and explore businesses need different architectures, people, metrics, and cultures to succeed.
- Setting them up as separate units is conceptually simple but hard in practice due to interdependence challenges.
Manage Up And Renew Yourself
- Shape your boss and senior leaders by persistent dialogue and demonstrating the both/and value of ambidexterity.
- Develop personal renewal to sustain influence and handle resistance within the core.
Define Culture As Behavior Patterns
- Culture must be defined as reinforced patterns of behavior, not vague values.
- Defining behaviors lets leaders manage and change culture deliberately.
