Check out the Henry Mintzberg paper: https://ics.uci.edu/~corps/phaseii/Mintzberg-StructureIn5s-MgmtSci.pdf

Summary Keywords

global recognition, people-first culture, digital products, continuous improvement, leadership behaviours, zero distance, frontline respect, organisational culture, agile transformation, technology literacy, customer connection, entrepreneurial mindset, process control, frontline decision-making, innovation ecosystem

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 in enabling decision-making at the front line rather than relying on bureaucratic control.

Episode Links:

Youtube Full episode: https://youtu.be/bul8hZ7O6H0

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/

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