BMA533: Structural Leadership (Class # 5) Fall, 2005
Tonight’s agenda Leadership images Structural leadership: introduction Andersen Consulting Personal Case Discussion # 1
A Structural View Metaphor: complex machine Leader: analyst, architect Strategy: do your homework, analyze, design new approach, implement Focus: data, logic, structure, plans, policies,
A Structural View Metaphor: complex machine Leader: analyst, architect Strategy: do your homework, analyze, design new approach, implement Focus: data, logic, structure, plans, policies,
Why cases? Virtual tour: learn from immersion in different issues and contexts Application of theory to practice Diagnostic skills: increase ability to size up situations and develop strategies Test your ideas against others’ ideas
Andersen Consulting Is Ellis right in believing that AC-EMEAI’s current structure is untenable long-term? Why or why not? What are the most important strengths and weaknesses of the existing structure? Regional structure? More autonomy for each country Organize by industry? What should Ellis do now?