HBR IdeaCast

Streamlining Your Company’s Strategy

Apr 20, 2021

Felix Oberholzer-Gee, a Harvard Business School professor and author of "Better, Simpler Strategy," discusses the pitfalls of overwhelming strategic complexities in organizations. He champions a streamlined approach focused on two core value drivers: customer and employee satisfaction. By simplifying strategic initiatives, companies can enhance both worker experiences and customer engagement. Oberholzer-Gee also shares innovative methods for aligning teams around these values and adapting strategies for better performance in competitive markets.

26:23

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Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Strategic Complexity with Simplicity and Creativity

4min

Understanding Market Dynamics: Value Creation

8min

Navigating the Shift to Value-Based Strategy

3min

Harnessing Value Maps for Strategic Success

11min

Streamlining Business Strategy for Exceptional Performance

2min

Felix Oberholzer-Gee, professor at Harvard Business School, says many organizations spend so much energy on strategy that it overwhelms with conflicting priorities. Instead, he argues companies should simplify and focus on two value drivers: customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction. By aligning strategic initiatives on these alone, leaders make their workers’ jobs less complicated and also improve customer experiences. Oberholzer-Gee is the author of the HBR article “Eliminate Strategic Overload” as well as the new book "Better, Simpler Strategy: A Value-Based Guide to Exceptional Performance."

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