Episode 111 – Judge Gerald Rosen – architect of the grand bargain

Episode 111 – Judge Gerald Rosen – architect of the grand bargain

By on Feb 13, 2017 in Adaptive Reuse, Change, Collaboration, Consensus, Detroit, Discovery Process, Disruption, Lead by Action, Navigator, Podcast, Process, Reinvention, Risk, Simplify, Stakeholders, Sustainable, Vision |

 

 

You see a lot being a federal judge for over 27 years, but nothing could prepare him for the role he was to play in Detroit’s bankruptcy. Join us for a fascinating interview where Judge Rosen shares some stories behind the grand bargain that saved Detroit.

QUOTE IT

“Get out of the river nile … and confront the realities.” (13:26)

 

“Resolve the underlying structural problems.” (14:19)

 

“The real core is about creating more heros and less villains.” (20:40)

DIG IN

 

  • (4:54) Recognized a different approach was needed.
  • (7:50) The binary equation.
  • (11:54) Creativity when obligation exceeds the revenue stream.
  • (15:31) Be tenacious and persistent.

 

TIP OF THE WEEK:

Leaders are tenacious and persistent. Ask probing questions from stakeholders and customers. Leave no stone unturned when searching for solutions.