Strategy Meets Reality Podcast Why Management Isn’t a Dirty Word: Adam Thompson on Sequencing, Overload, and Real Execution
Management isn’t old-fashioned—it’s what makes real execution possible.
In this episode, Mike Jones is joined by Adam Thompson, strategy and execution expert, to tackle why management matters more than ever in today’s overloaded organisations. Far from being just about "nice" leadership, success demands clarity, sequencing, and the courage to have adult conversations about real work.
Adam shares practical insights into why organisations stall under overload, how to sequence tasks to unlock agility, and why execution without management is just wishful thinking. If you're serious about moving beyond slogans to real outcomes, this conversation is essential listening.
If you want to rethink leadership, management, and execution from the ground up, this one's for you.
🔍 In this episode:
- Why overload is the root cause of poor execution
- Why management, not just leadership, is critical for success
- How sequencing work reduces chaos and improves agility
- Why adult conversations—not assumptions—drive better workplace dynamics
- The real meaning of corporate courage in organisations
- How clarity and direction shape effective execution
- Why "good enough" beats perfection in the real world
🎧 Keywords: Adam Thompson, execution, management, leadership, clarity, sequencing, workplace dynamics, adult conversations, corporate courage, organisational strategy
📘 Learn more about Adam’s work: https://www.thompsonorganisations.com.au/
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