The Crusade Against Efficiency - Part 2

Let me be clear - efficiency in and of itself is not bad. But, a leader’s success lies in understanding the trade-offs and nuances… Take the example of buying a home - of course, I’d love my home to be energy efficient. But, people don’t buy a home for its energy efficiency.

As a leader in a corporation, have you thought about the type of goals that drive your people’s actions? What exactly are they chasing and why? What are its second-order and long-term consequences?

Let’s discuss…

Table of Contents

• Neutron Jack

• The Inefficient Corporate Leader

  • Real-world example: Tech

  • Real-world example: Brick and Mortar

• Performance Management

  • Real-world example: Netflix

• Real-world example: Procurement

• Real-world example: Cybersecurity