#177 | What Is Capability (Really)? - Capability Unboxed Mini Series (powered by CIAB+) Part 1

About this episode

The episode explores the true meaning of capability in business contexts and its implications for decision making and delivery.

Capability Unboxed Mini Series – Powered by CIAB+ | Part 1 We use the word capability constantly, in pitch decks, strategy docs, PMO reviews, but rarely pause to define what it actually means. And when organisations assume it just means skills or headcount, that’s when delivery starts to stall and decisions get stuck. In the first episode of our Capability Unboxed mini series, we slow things right down to unpack what capability really is...and what it isn’t. Drawing on 20+ years working acros...

People in this episode

Host: Fatimah Abbouchi

Topics covered

• capability
• business strategy
• project management
• organizational skills
• decision making

Keywords

• capability
• skills
• headcount
• delivery
• decision making
• business
• strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIAB+

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