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“a fan of author Patrick Lencioni, Stevenson borrows from his concept of "company first" in her leadership program..."In every IT transformation, you make major tradeoffs between current and future functionality, and you need to let the company's needs drive your decisions around strategy…” quote by Martha Heller
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““a fan of author Patrick Lencioni, Stevenson borrows from his concept of "company first" in her leadership program..."In every IT transformation, you make major tradeoffs between current and future functionality, and you need to let the company's needs drive your decisions around strategy, investments, and the sequencing of change. It's company first, your organization second, and you as a leader third.””

Martha Heller

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Source Article: Leadership Insights, 2023

Prioritize the company's core needs over individual or departmental preferences when planning IT change.

In simple terms: Put the company first in IT decisions.

Key Takeaway

Align strategy with company goals.

Themes

leadership IT transformation strategy

Mood

determined strategic

Type

advisory practical

When to use this quote

  • budget planning
  • software rollout
  • process redesign

Key Concepts

company-first trade‑offs sequencing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance company needs with team wellbeing?
  • What metrics ensure company‑first decisions succeed?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual team morale.

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