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In "The Problem Today: What Matters Now," Gary Hamel emphasizes the vital role of stewardship in modern management. He illustrates how many managers fall short, prioritizing personal gain over the long-term health of their organizations. Hamel identifies five key elements of effective stewardship: fealty, charity, prudence, accountability, and equity. These principles guide managers to prioritize the collective good and ensure sustainable growth in an era of relentless competition and innovation. Embracing stewardship can transform how businesses operate and thrive.
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The Problem Today What Matters Now: How to Win in a World of Relentless Change, Ferocious Competition, and Unstoppable Innovation by Gary Hamel, 2012.
Stewardship • “Unfortunately, not every manager is a wise steward. Some behave like mercenaries – by mortgaging the future to inflate short-term earnings, by putting career ahead of company, by exploiting vulnerable employees, by preying on customer ignorance, or by manipulating the political system in ways to reduce competition.”
Five Elements of Stewardship • Fealty: A propensity to view the talents and treasure at one’s command as a trust rather than as the means for personal gain. • Charity: A willingness to put the interests of others ahead of one’s own. • Prudence: A commitment to safeguard the future even as one takes advantage of the present.
Accountability: A sense of responsibility for the systemic consequences of one’s action. • Equity: A desire to ensure that rewards are distributed in a way that corresponds to contribution rather than power. • Fairness