Let’s set the scene. You’ve just delivered a high-stakes transformation update to your board. You’ve spent weeks refining the message, anticipating tough questions and preparing for a productive debate. But …
Many organizations have invested in AI with urgency. They launch pilots, deploy tools, and form innovation teams. Yet despite the activity, meaningful business impact remains elusive for most. Initiatives stall. …
Why Most Transformation Efforts Stall (Even the Smart Ones) Transformation doesn’t fall apart because people don’t care. It falls apart because people assume readiness when it hasn’t been tested. A …
Every organization wants to transform. Few are structurally equipped to sustain it. The breakdown rarely happens because the strategy was weak. It happens because the system underneath the strategy can’t …
Senior leaders don’t need another abstract framework. You need a clear way to move an organization from “we should change” to “we changed, it worked, and it’s now how we …
By Cynthia Short And the choices you’re making… whether you admit it or not. Every belief that blocks transformation once kept us safe. “We need alignment first” prevented costly mistakes. “Clear …
Before your next big meeting or transformation pitch, consider this: will your message simply be heard, or will it move people to act? We’ve all seen it happen: the strategy …
We’re thrilled to share a proud moment for Lexico: our Founder and CEO, Damani Short, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 4th Annual Technology Leaders Awards and …
Why redefine talent? Damani Short breaks down the benefits: reduced risk, capability time and cost efficiency. Embracing a broader view enhances adaptability and enriches experiences for all team members. Explore …
In this week’s episode, Damani Short emphasizes the critical need to think more broadly than just purely badged employees when redefining talent. With widespread talent shortages and high turnover intentions, …
Damani Short delves into the power of focusing on business capabilities—ranging from market entry strategies and product development to customer relationship growth and back-office support. By mapping these capabilities, organizations …
Damani Short breaks down some of the challenges of broadening the talent definition, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding and integration across all levels of an organization. At Lexico, …
Damani Short delves into a pivotal question faced by organizations worldwide: Do businesses thrive on talent, or is it the capabilities that truly matter? What are business capabilities? Business capabilities …
While the industry buzzes about the challenges in attracting, developing, and retaining talent, Damani Short takes a step further to question the definition of talent and its role in enabling …
Your talent strategy isn’t just a component of your business – it’s the backbone of your success. It’s crucial to continuously invest in employee growth, align talent plans with your …
By Cynthia Short Leaders, lean in. It’s time to challenge the gospel of business as usual. You’ve likely heard whispers of Integrative Thinking, a concept pioneered by Roger Martin, former Dean …
By Cynthia Short A transformational change initiative is one of the most important things an organization can take on. It’s also one of the most difficult. It can involve widespread changes …
By Cynthia Short What is Human-Centered Design? Human-centered design is very often narrowly thought of as being applied to a product, visual, or interface design work. But human-centered design is an …
By Damani Short Focus on Fundamentals of Business At the start of 2022, many business leaders find themselves staring down the barrel of change. They’re dealing with challenges related to inflation, …
In our video series on data-driven organizations, Cynthia Short and Dan Mishich discuss how being data-driven translates to the everyday actions of an organizations, and the outcomes it delivers. They also cover data democratization and the importance of empowering teams with access to data.
By Damani Short I’ve had the opportunity to lead business transformations for companies like Newell Rubbermaid, United States Olympic Committee, Johnson Controls, and Shutterfly throughout my career. And through Lexico, a …
By Damani Short What is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation is the process of using technology to create better customer experiences and more effective business operations. It’s not just about the latest …
Lexico’s Transformation video series not only defines what transformation is, but acts as a guide to help business leaders design the required cultural shift to enable and avoid common pitfalls along the way.
Blind spots can have serious impacts on business growth. Their hidden nature makes them hard to see, and even harder to remove. What’s more, very few blind spots are one-dimensional. …
By Cynthia Short Why Digital Transformation? I often get asked why we focus on transformation work, specifically at Lexico. Digital transformation can not only improve cost savings and efficiency, but also …
Lexico is excited to welcome Randy Melvin, our new Head of Talent.
