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10 tests to pass for formulating a winning strategy

A winning strategy is the centerpiece of any company’s success. Yet the reality is that most strategies underperform in one way or another, with research citing that even up to 90% of strategies fail to meet intended targets. One major pitfall of new strategies is that they…

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7 Essential Tools for Strategy Formulation

The Strategic Chessboard formulated by Caliber Consulting hones in on the essence of strategy i.e. Choices. As the famous saying goes, “strategy is choosing what not to do,” and many strategic tools and frameworks miss those critical elements on…

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7 Barriers to Organizational Change

For real change to happen it needs to be individualized. Often, however, organizations take a “blanket approach” to change as opposed to a bespoke one. In this case, similar change tactics are used for different individuals at different levels with different motivations.…

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The Unsung Heroes of Cultural Change

The year was 1962, the “beautiful game’s” pinnacle moment had arrived centre stage, as football’s highly anticipated World Cup was being hosted in one of the most southern points on earth- Chile. Just less than two years earlier, the country was pummelled by history’s…

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The Talent Revolution: Unlocking Your Talent Potential

With 15 seconds left on the shot clock, Michael Jordan, soars in the air and hits the game winning jump shot of the 1982 NCAA championship, marking the beginning of an enduring legacy. Whoever thought that just a few years back the “greatest of all time,” was…

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Beyond Alignment: Why the Right Strategies Fail

It was the great Sir Winston Churchill, who once said, “however beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” Although these words were uttered close to a century ago, they were beyond their time and hinted to one of the most critical challenges executives…

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Tragedy on Nimitz Hill: A Lesson on Organizational Culture

It was a misty dark night on August 6th, 1997, off the tropical paradise of Guam. Korean Air Flight 801 departing from Seoul and manned by 42-year-old Captain Park Yong-chul was planning a routine descent. At 1:42 AM, however, disaster struck, as the plane hit Nimitz Hill…

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Keeping it in the Family: Strategies for GCC Family Business Conglomerates

Family businesses in the GCC are true heavyweights of the regional economy. With an 80% share of the non-oil GDP they represent the lifeblood of the private sector. Close to 60% of family businesses in the region sprung up during the 1940s-1960s when the oil boom…

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7 Levers For Shaping Organizational Culture

A well-defined and thriving culture is key for the success of any organization, known to create the fundament for a sustainable competitive advantage and an engaged plus effective workforce. But how can companies shape and optimize their corporate culture? A new…

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5 Tips to Uplift Your Organization Design

Organization design plays a crucial role in shaping the effectiveness and efficiency of a company. At a time where certainty is hard to come by, and paradigm shifts are a norm, organization restructuring goes beyond simply rearranging blocks on an organization chart…

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Organization Design Master Class, Dubai 2018

Organization Design Master Class, Dubai 2018

2018 ended on a high note with a highly interactive and engaging Organization Design Masterclass run by Dr. Naomi Stanford in the stunning Dubai Marina. With 60% of organization re-designs failing, it is essential for firms to firstly understand the meaning of OD …

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In-House Strategy Implementation with leading Central Bank in Africa, 2019

The Talent Revolution: Unlocking Your Talent Potential

During February, Caliber Academy had the pleasure of hosting a customized in-house training session for a group of professionals from the one of the leading Central Banks in Africa. This session focused upon strategy implementation and was ….

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In-House Organization Design with one of the Top 5 Banks in the UAE, 2019

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This April marked a special event within our calendar, we had the pleasure of conducting an in-house training event with a leading Bank within the UAE, led by the international OD expert, Dr. Naomi Stanford. This particular session took a deep dive into …

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Organization Culture Master Class, Dubai 2019

Organization Culture Master Class, Dubai 2019

Organizational Culture may be one of the most misunderstood concepts – What does culture mean and how does one ensure that the business culture reflects and allows strategic goals whilst still being sustainable? This April, Caliber Academy,…

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Organization Development & Change Master Class, Dubai 2019

Organization Development & Change Master Class, Dubai 2019

This February saw another successful master class on Organization Development and Change take place in one of the most constantly developing cities, the captivating Dubai. The session was led by Dr. William J. Rothwell, one of the leading pioneers within HR ….

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Organization Design Master Class, Johannesburg 2019

Organization Design Master Class, Johannesburg 2019

This June we had the pleasure of conducting another successful Organization Design Masterclass in the vibrant city of Johannesburg led by the industry expert, Dr. Richard Thayer. With over 40 years experience, Dr. Richard captivated the participants…

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Keeping it in the Family

Family businesses in the GCC are true heavyweights of the regional economy. With an 80% share of the non-oil GDP they represent the lifeblood of the private sector. Close to 60% of family businesses in the region sprung up during the 1940s-1960s, when the oil boom underscored the times…

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Beyond Alignment

It was the great Sir Winston Churchill, who once said, “however beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” Although these words were uttered close to a century ago, they were beyond their time and hinted to one of the most critical challenges executives face today-strategy execution…

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Strategy Execution and Performance Conference

Strategy Execution and Performance Conference

Caliber Consulting was one of the associate partners and sponsors for the Strategy Execution and Performance Conference in Riyadh, KSA which took place on December 6-10. This conference is the premier event in the region for strategy implementation and performance measurement…

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Organizational Culture Transformation Training and Certification

Organizational Culture Transformation Training and Certification

A unique training session was held in the Dubai Address Marina dedicated to organizational cultural transformation. The certified training was led by celebrated organizational design and culture guru and thought leader, Dr. Naomi Stanford. Naomi, is also a renowned writer authoring…

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The Talent Revolution: Unlocking Your Talent Potential

The Talent Revolution: Unlocking Your Talent Potential

With 15 seconds left on the shot clock, Michael Jordan, soars in the air and hits the game winning jump shot of the 1982 NCAA championship, marking the beginning of an enduring legacy.  Whoever thought that just a few years back the “greatest of all time,” was sulking ….

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HR Transformation Training and Penn State University Certification

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April 26-28 saw a very unique Penn State certified training event on HR Transformation run by Dr. William Rothwell in the Dubai Address Marina, Dubai. Dr. Rothwell is a renowned HR thought leader and author of over 100 books on HR. The course focused on defining, planning, and…

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