190 Global success in a Competitive Agile World with Craig Brown, Founder of Everest Engineering.
Enterprise Excellence Podcast with Brad Jeavons
<p>Check out the Henry Mintzberg paper: <a href="https://ics.uci.edu/~corps/phaseii/Mintzberg-StructureIn5s-MgmtSci.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://ics.uci.edu/~corps/phaseii/Mintzberg-StructureIn5s-MgmtSci.pdf</a> </p>Summary Keywords
<p>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</p>Introduction
<p>Episode 190, featuring Craig Brown, founder of Everest Engineering, explores the concept of <b>zero distance leadership</b>, a people-first approach to organisational excellence. Craig shares his journey of building a globally recognised company that emphasises <b>autonomy, respect for frontline employees, and a culture of continuous improvement</b>.</p>
<p>Key themes include:</p>
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<li>The power of <b>people-first leadership</b> and fostering <b>bold, empowered teams</b>.</li>
<li>The importance of <b>zero distance</b>—minimising gaps between leadership, employees, and customers.</li>
<li>Lessons from the <b>Haier model</b> of decentralised, entrepreneur-driven organisations.</li>
<li>How Everest Engineering scaled rapidly while navigating crises like the pandemic.</li>
<li>The role of leadership in <b>enabling decision-making at the front line</b> rather than relying on bureaucratic control.</li>
</ul>Episode Links:
<p><br>Youtube Full episode: <a href="https://youtu.be/bul8hZ7O6H0" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/bul8hZ7O6H0</a></p>
<p>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</p>
<p><br></p>Contacts
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<p>Brad: connect via <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradjeavons?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BGLnfvzirTeKETYXYCw61Nw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> or call him on 0402 448 445 or email <a href="mailto:bjeavons@iqi.com.au?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BGLnfvzirTeKETYXYCw61Nw%3D%3D&subject=Podcast%20reach%20out" rel="nofollow">bjeavons@iqi.com.au</a>. </p>
<p>Craig is contactable on:</p>
<p>· LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigwbrown/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigwbrown/</a></p>
<p>· On his website: <a href="https://www.everest.engineering/" rel="nofollow">https://www.everest.engineering/</a></p>What next?
<p>1. Download a guide to using AI from Everest Engineering: <a href="https://www.everest.engineering/ai-guide" rel="nofollow">https://www.everest.engineering/ai-guide</a></p>
<p>2. Here is the Henry Mintzberg paper: <a href="https://ics.uci.edu/~corps/phaseii/Mintzberg-StructureIn5s-MgmtSci.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://ics.uci.edu/~corps/phaseii/Mintzberg-StructureIn5s-MgmtSci.pdf</a></p>
<p>4. Last Conference: <a href="https://www.lastconference.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.lastconference.com/</a></p>
<p>To learn more about what we do, visit <a href="https://www.enterpriseexcellenceacademy.com/" rel="nofollow">www.enterpriseexcellenceacademy.com</a>.<br>Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.</p>