Check out the Henry Mintzberg paper: https://ics.uci.edu/~corps/phaseii/Mintzberg-StructureIn5s-MgmtSci.pdf
Summary Keywords
#globalrecognition , #peoplefirstculture, #digitalproducts
#continuousimprovement, #leadershipbehavious, #zerodistance #frontlinerespect, #organisationalculture, #agiletransformation #technology #technologyliteracy, #customerconnection, #entrepreneurialmindset, #processcontrol ,#innovationecosystem, #frontlinedecisionmaking
Introduction
Episode 190, featuring Craig Brown, founder of Everest Engineering, explores the concept of zero distance leadership, a people-first approach to organisational excellence. Craig shares his journey of building a globally recognised company that emphasises autonomy, respect for frontline employees, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Key themes include:
The power of people-first leadership and fostering bold, empowered teams.
The importance of zero distance—minimising gaps between leadership, employees, and customers.
Lessons from the Haier model of decentralised, entrepreneur-driven organisations.
How Everest Engineering scaled rapidly while navigating crises like the pandemic.
The role of leadership is to enable decision-making at the front line rather than relying on bureaucratic control.
Episode Links:
Youtube Full episode: https://youtu.be/EgDj0bd_E_8
Enterprise Excellence Academy: https://www.enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/podcast/episode/7b12043d/190-global-success-in-a-competitive-agile-world-with-craig-brown-founder-of-everest-engineering
Contacts
Brad: connect via LinkedIn or call him on 0402 448 445 or email [email protected].
Craig is contactable on:
· LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigwbrown/
· On his website: https://www.everest.engineering/
What next?
1. Download a guide to using AI from Everest Engineering: https://www.everest.engineering/ai-guide
2. Here is the Henry Mintzberg paper: https://ics.uci.edu/~corps/phaseii/Mintzberg-StructureIn5s-MgmtSci.pdf
4. Last Conference: https://www.lastconference.com/
To learn more about what we do, visit www.enterpriseexcellenceacademy.com.
Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.