Entries by StrategyDriven

Management Observation Program Best Practice 4 – Observation Quotas

/in , /by

Management observation programs seek to reinforce desired behaviors while also capturing data to enable the identification of improvement opportunities. Both of these objectives require observation repetition in order to be effective; enough reinforcement points to alter or establish reflexive behaviors and an adequate number of data points collected to enable a statistically sound conclusion to be formed. Realizing the desired number of observations is most easily achieved through a quota system.

StrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 16b – An Interview with Scott Davis, author of The Shift, part 2 of 2

/in , /by

StrategyDriven Podcasts focus on the tools and techniques executives and managers can use to improve their organization’s alignment and accountability to ultimately achieve superior results. These podcasts elaborate on the best practice and warning flag articles on the StrategyDriven website. Special Edition 16b – An Interview with Scott Davis, author of The Shift, part 2 […]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:24 — 43.2MB)

Subscribe: RSS

Problem-Solving Success Tip: Define the Problem First

/in /by

It seems obvious, but how many times have we gone to a problem-solving meeting and the discussion started with either whose fault was it or an assertion about the proper solution? Instead, start by explaining what the problem is – what went wrong, what the symptoms are, what the impact on your business and your […]

StrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 16a – An Interview with Scott Davis, author of The Shift, part 1 of 2

/in , /by

StrategyDriven Podcasts focus on the tools and techniques executives and managers can use to improve their organization’s alignment and accountability to ultimately achieve superior results. These podcasts elaborate on the best practice and warning flag articles on the StrategyDriven website. Special Edition 16a – An Interview with Scott Davis, author of The Shift, part 1 […]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:53 — 28.7MB)

Subscribe: RSS

Leadership Inspirations – One Must Be Willing to Fail in Order to Succeed

/in /by

Some of life’s greatest lessons come through failure… and greatness is often born in the rising from the ashes. Everyone experiences personal and professional disappointments and setbacks. Those taking the time to critically and objectively examine and learn from their mistakes, applying those learnings to future endeavors, will inevitably be more successful. This truth is […]