Richard Wilson's Linkedin Analytics

Tariff disruption is no longer theoretical—it's here. As Australian resource and energy companies navigate Trump's new trade regime, the effectiveness of your response hinges on one critical factor: the structure and capabilities of your tariff taskforce. Those without one are already three steps behind their competitors. In today's carousel, we break down the anatomy of high-performing tariff response teams: • The critical executive sponsorship model • Five essential roles every taskforce needs • Operating rhythms that balance urgency with strategy • Decision frameworks that enable rapid action • Integration points with broader business processes The difference between merely surviving and strategically thriving in today's tariff environment comes down to organisational readiness. I go into this in more detail in my comprehensive Tariff Shocks playbook. If you haven't already, now is the time to develop a robust strategy to navigate these tariff shocks. That's exactly why I've written the Tariff Shock Playbook. Want a roadmap to protect your bottom line in a world of shifting tariffs? Follow the link in the comments to get your copy for just $19.99. #Mining #Energy #Utilities #Tariffs

According to our work with resource and energy clients, up to 40% of team activities generate minimal value while consuming significant resources. Yet most transformation efforts focus on getting teams to do more rather than eliminating what doesn't work. This misalignment is costing Australian companies millions. The standard playbook of lengthy transformations and complex system overhauls isn't just ineffective—it's potentially devastating. Here's the contrarian truth: The fastest path to greater value isn't doing more. It's doing less, but better. When we help companies establish cross-functional teams, we consistently find the same pattern: Teams overwhelmed with low-value activities while strategic priorities languish. Decks no one reads. Meetings without decisions. Processes that have outlived their purpose. This operational drag isn't just inefficient—it's strategically dangerous in volatile times. The solution isn't another 6-month transformation initiative. It's immediate surgical precision: • 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 - Have each team identify their regular activities and rate them by strategic impact. • 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 20% - Most companies discover they can immediately stop numerous activities with zero negative impact. • 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 - Look for quick automation wins that free up your best talent. • 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - Direct this newfound bandwidth toward market response, customer retention, or supply chain resilience. Our most recent client discovered they could redirect 30% of their team's capacity to critical strategic work simply by eliminating unnecessary reporting cycles and standardizing routine processes—all without new systems or headcount. As market uncertainties continue, the companies that thrive won't be those with the longest strategy decks—they'll be those who create immediate capacity for rapid, focused action. What's one activity your team could stop doing today? Share in the comments, or message me to discuss how to identify more. #Mining #Energy #Utilities #Transformation

"There is nothing worse than doing the wrong thing well." - Peter Drucker