APPRAISING PRIOR TRANSFORMATIVE EFFORTS

If we are going to work out how to reinvent the wheel for the last time, the first thing to do is appraise some Product Management situations involved in past reorganizations (or transformations). Think of it this way: When you want to craft a strategy for the future (e.g., an organizational strategy), you should have a good picture, first, of where you were and, second, how you got to where you are. As I explain the details of my appraisals, I will note some significant factors for you to consider. As you will see, these notes will contribute greatly to the areas of work I lay out as the book unfolds.

The appraisal process starts by asking six basic questions. It’s not rocket science, and I’m not trying ...

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