1. BMA533: Structural Leadership (Class # 5)
Fall, 2005

2. Tonight’s agenda Leadership images Structural leadership: introduction
Andersen Consulting
Personal Case Discussion # 1

3. A Structural View Metaphor: complex machine Leader: analyst, architect
Strategy: do your homework, analyze, design new approach, implement
Focus: data, logic, structure, plans, policies,

5. A Structural View Metaphor: complex machine Leader: analyst, architect
Strategy: do your homework, analyze, design new approach, implement
Focus: data, logic, structure, plans, policies,

6. 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

7. 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?