History is replete with crisis so much so that their occurrence can be counted upon with some certainty. Crisis themselves create uncertainty but it is the response or lack of response to a crisis that creates the unnecessary uncertainty that often ripples through the marketplace, government agencies, and society. ”A crisis is a terrible thing […]
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Confucius (551 – 479 BCE) Chinese thinker and social philosopher who emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity
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StrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 38 – An Interview with Robert Morison, co-author of Analytics at Work, explores how to leverage analytics to make better business decisions that ultimately lead to superior business results.
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Standards and expectations define how work is to be performed; providing guidance for the consistent, efficient, value-based execution of tasks. At the outset, developing a comprehensive set of performance standards often appears to be an overwhelming and daunting task as employees within even the ‘least complex’ organizations perform countless different activities every day. However, it is not intended that performance standards be developed for every conceivable activity. Rather, standards should be formulated for those activities reflecting organizational values, implementing corporate strategy, and presenting significant risk. The documented basis behind this finite set of standards provides the guidance needed for employees to make rational judgments about the conduct of less significant activities.
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Recently, a client called to ask for help: she wanted her franchisees to add Buying Facilitation® to their sales skills so they could close more sales. I sent them a couple of blog posts to help them rethink the differences between pushing a solution and first managing the change that a new solution would require. […]
“You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it.” Charles Buxton(1823 – 1871) English brewer, philanthropist, writer and Member of Parliament
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Our Interview with Ann Marie Sabath, author of Business Etiquette, explores the often unwritten and unspoken rules of behavior for the business world that when applied differentiate business professionals from businesspeople; setting them apart and helping them climb the corporate ladder.
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Performance appraisals are one of the most important responsibilities of a supervisor… and one of the most dreaded! Why? Perhaps the better question is – What can we do to remove the ‘dread factor?’ One way is to identify the five most important tips and make sure all your managers get a copy. Tip #1 […]
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No event response plan is even worth the paper it is written on if not promptly and properly executed. And while an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 barrels (840,000 to 1,680,000 gallons) of oil gush into the Gulf of Mexico per day1, more questions arise about the appropriateness of British Petroleum (BP) and the U.S. government’s […]
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StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective – Taking Decisive Action
/in StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective/by StrategyDrivenHistory is replete with crisis so much so that their occurrence can be counted upon with some certainty. Crisis themselves create uncertainty but it is the response or lack of response to a crisis that creates the unnecessary uncertainty that often ripples through the marketplace, government agencies, and society. ”A crisis is a terrible thing […]
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Leadership Inspirations – Getting Back Up
/in Leadership Inspirations/by StrategyDriven“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Confucius (551 – 479 BCE) Chinese thinker and social philosopher who emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity
StrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 38 – An Interview with Robert Morison, co-author of Analytics at Work
/in Decision-Making, Evaluation & Control Program, Strategic Analysis, StrategyDriven Podcast/by StrategyDrivenStrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 38 – An Interview with Robert Morison, co-author of Analytics at Work, explores how to leverage analytics to make better business decisions that ultimately lead to superior business results.
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Standards and Expectations – Defining Performance Standards, part 1 of 8
/in Premium, Standards & Expectations/by StrategyDrivenStandards and expectations define how work is to be performed; providing guidance for the consistent, efficient, value-based execution of tasks. At the outset, developing a comprehensive set of performance standards often appears to be an overwhelming and daunting task as employees within even the ‘least complex’ organizations perform countless different activities every day. However, it is not intended that performance standards be developed for every conceivable activity. Rather, standards should be formulated for those activities reflecting organizational values, implementing corporate strategy, and presenting significant risk. The documented basis behind this finite set of standards provides the guidance needed for employees to make rational judgments about the conduct of less significant activities.
When Does Change Happen?
/in Change Management/by Sharon Drew MorgenRecently, a client called to ask for help: she wanted her franchisees to add Buying Facilitation® to their sales skills so they could close more sales. I sent them a couple of blog posts to help them rethink the differences between pushing a solution and first managing the change that a new solution would require. […]
Leadership Inspirations – Find Time By Making Time
/in Leadership Inspirations/by StrategyDriven“You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it.” Charles Buxton(1823 – 1871) English brewer, philanthropist, writer and Member of Parliament
StrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 37 – An Interview with Ann Marie Sabath, author of Business Etiquette
/in Practices for Professionals, StrategyDriven Podcast/by StrategyDrivenOur Interview with Ann Marie Sabath, author of Business Etiquette, explores the often unwritten and unspoken rules of behavior for the business world that when applied differentiate business professionals from businesspeople; setting them apart and helping them climb the corporate ladder.
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Performance Appraisals – Can They Really Be ‘Stress-Free’?
/in Management & Leadership, Practices for Professionals/by Sharon ArmsstrongPerformance appraisals are one of the most important responsibilities of a supervisor… and one of the most dreaded! Why? Perhaps the better question is – What can we do to remove the ‘dread factor?’ One way is to identify the five most important tips and make sure all your managers get a copy. Tip #1 […]
StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective – Creating Event Certainty, part 3 of 3
/in StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective/by StrategyDrivenNo event response plan is even worth the paper it is written on if not promptly and properly executed. And while an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 barrels (840,000 to 1,680,000 gallons) of oil gush into the Gulf of Mexico per day1, more questions arise about the appropriateness of British Petroleum (BP) and the U.S. government’s […]
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Leadership Inspirations – How We See Things
/in Leadership Inspirations/by StrategyDriven“We see things not as they are, but as we are.” H. M. Tomlinson (1873 – 1958) British writer and journalist