Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-09-23

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • Getting company positioned for a strategic acquirer; useful tips… http://t.co/5J004WVb #
  • Big Wi Fi users don't benefit from bandwidth upgrades. WF is slower than direct connection http://t.co/qf74lfV8 #
  • Utah founded home automation company Vivint attracts Blackstone to make deal http://t.co/YdMz80hu #
  • Terrific insights & truths I've never seen articulated so well;really reflects a great challenge 4 boomers who led & t…http://t.co/gAKRbTZ1 #

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Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-09-16

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • Leo Hopf's presentation from his book Re Think, Re Invent, Re Position is excellent! http://t.co/PQgsSTtd #

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Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-09-09

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • finding markets 4 yield opportunity.latest Brazil bond issue http://t.co/dK3PM68m #
  • speed of change in mobile tech is breathtaking Can Nokia get back into mobile leadership? Chances 4 Motorola w google …http://t.co/nhhUtLsL #
  • utah home security & technology co shopping a sale of itself. 250mm ebitda http://t.co/CzIueaJ2 #
  • In NYC week of 10/8 for M&A and BRIC specific meetings & conferences. Send me a note to connect #
  • Pretty simple steps in a revenue process, but few seem to follow…why is that? http://t.co/3F7v41LW #

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Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-09-02

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • My understanding in small to lower mid market is that China cos r trying to expand globally via US acquisitions http://t.co/xQqagQlJ #
  • Good dialogue on Apple-Samsung trial implications on creativity, product development, PR & brand perceptions http://t.co/17aculKH #
  • Simple pure brand that ties to legendary creative heritage. I use the notebooks constantly. Brand extension into digit…http://t.co/OzRiKhtw #
  • I just registered for the 2013 International #CES Join me there #
  • Building a Chinese brand WW.. How much did IBM PC acquisition help Lenovo? http://t.co/mxt9U6SC #
  • fundamentals expressed in attached seem so obvious it should be easy… right? http://t.co/vqtA2yRz #
  • large or small brands can learn from this article on AT&T http://t.co/lnFt75lM #

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Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-08-26

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • Competitors to Apple have work ahead to innovate & compete Is jury verdict good or bad for market innovation? http://t.co/HlZFJqC2 #
  • point of view on cultural empathy relationship to global leadership effectiveness http://t.co/DvU0ELyq #
  • Biblical tenets applied to management People & character is source of success, failure & mediocrity See ?s below if un…http://t.co/8SGLC3hV #

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Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-08-19

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • Market is indicating FB not worth what the co thinks. That's OK… the company performance and value will settle into …http://t.co/U4Q1IYNF #
  • http://t.co/rOwbsXpY Brazil RIO needs to focus on who and what they are & nothing else and I expect their games will be fantastic…. #
  • Significant Business implications raised from content of insurance thought leadership http://t.co/2ISgGRoO #
  • represent WW growth for PC industry? http://t.co/oFjp2b3H #
  • Dubious skill sets/ competencies @ retailers exist to go v Google http://t.co/lILdknOo #
  • nice presentation on Ucue TV http://t.co/CCOpUJSk #
  • I liked hearing Rosann's perspective from F25 background to application to small cos on how she helps business owners…http://t.co/yjt922B3 #
  • Good discussion on gov't role 4 US to hash out People's memory short central gov't economic control ? Soviet Union col…http://t.co/aJR8ESQ6 #
  • Apple brand and product marketing virtues will keep them @ leadership in the mobile game, but not all to themselves… http://t.co/zyYc4bmk #

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Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-08-12

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • Sticky, challenging situation.Believe dynamics of smartphone are fluid. How long can Apple dominate w Android system a…http://t.co/PTnZovvt #
  • Changing key personnel can help BUT only if fundamentals are going to be reviewed & changed Zynga brings attention to …http://t.co/jFiztFj9 #
  • US is quite adaptable; there's promise 4 more robust economic future http://t.co/G4PCVlR3 #

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Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-08-05

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • Keep a founder if the drive & passion is there Coach him to grow w and for the young co. Key trait: listening & learni…http://t.co/4cdJ3EP1 #
  • Lessons learned & ideas applied to contribute meaningful growth 2 help businesses achieve goals for customers, owners …http://t.co/TIUjyGeX #
  • Klingeassociates endorsement updates http://t.co/ZHGgb9NU #

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Klinge Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-07-29

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Peter Klinge
  • Anyone know Amazon share returns to retail investor since the 1st year of its listing or last 10 years? http://t.co/dZqatUbS #
  • Important outcome will set new precedent(s) involving SW-HW interaction, industrial design; perhaps even production http://t.co/rROdXFmQ #
  • Oh boy, seems like 1984 is coming & the lemmings are stepping fwd; tell me I'm wrong? http://t.co/iNQjY9rt #
  • Oops, perhaps Samsung cld ve been a bit less conspicuous in prod design BUT Nice to have alternatives to i Phone 🙂 http://t.co/JxV24SFO #
  • Apple 2 sustain its success must keep climbing in higher value product levels via innovation to stay above ruthless co…http://t.co/JdsCtaIm #
  • More device usage; what behaviors and products you think this replaces? http://t.co/R4tN0Umb #
  • http://t.co/N9sgOIfU Leadership and the management team should inform the go to market strategy based on mission/vision and alignment of… #
  • Drucker contribution thank you to Erika Andersen in the IMD alumni group http://t.co/iUd1zEmj #
  • simple leadership principles http://t.co/twos6M9N #

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Growth, Vision, Leadership, History & Churchill

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Peter Klinge

I observe and participate in many executive and board room discussions. We try to sort out business, organizational, and leadership questions. People ask me about leadership qualities but often times they are narrowly focused on tactics and the execution of an organizational plan.

Why? Because to think through vision and leadership pieces are more challenging thought processes than those about hires in the mid to junior level positions involved with tactical execution. Not that this is wrong, per se, but without the context of the broader planning issues, the manager hires simply add head count and potential chaos if not well guided and prepared for aligned expectations.

So in seeking perspective on leadership and vision questions I’ve come across Churchill on Leadership by Steven F. Hayward, 1997. I’ve read a good deal on Churchill. Much to be commended if one can set aside his 19th century view of British Empire chauvinism in a changing 2oth century world- a credit to his unfailing loyalty to a British view of the world.

Nonetheless, faced with innumerable challenges and crises in wide management posts there’s much insight to be drawn from Churchill’s career. He was certainly bold and possessed a great command of facts balanced with intuition and conviction to execute on a strategy. His oratory skills added flourish to his ideas and made him quite quotable. Here are some principles attributed to Churchill from Mr. Hayward’s book:

  • Candor and plain speaking. Churchill’s maxim: “I often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet.” I observe many times people don’t speak clearly from the facts. Or fail to differentiate fact from anecdote. They are wishy washy about  their position. Consequently, nothing of value is said and no decision can be made.
  • Decisiveness. A Churchill maxim: “Ponder, and then act.” A leader only has to be sure of what is best to do (doesn’t know he/she is certain), and then have made up mind to act with conviction to do all possible to ensure the outcome.
  • Historical imagination. Past is prologue. Understand the facts of the present and past, and imagine or re-imagine context for a future. Develop outcomes towards that future.
  • Balance of details with the big picture. Churchill’s maxim: “An efficient and successful administration manifests itself equally in small as in great matters.”
    Develop an intellectual curiosity of the broad strategy to understand how it works, or innovates. Combine this with obtaining a view of the details to understand progress, and the consequences if certain actions are taken. Define and rely on regular reporting and reviews from the organization to track and evaluate the team’s accountability.

Peter Klinge, Jr. provides advisory and project roles to help companies grow their business. He also speaks to business groups, writes, and teaches.

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