StrategyDriven contributors are pleased to introduce the organizational performance measures whitepaper: Alignment. This whitepaper elaborates on how a well constructed performance measurement system helps drive organizational alignment and provides executives and managers with timely information about adverse conditions so action can be taken to prevent undesirable consequences. Additionally, this whitepaper compliments and expands upon the principles discussed in the […]
There tends to exist a perception that companies are generally open to the identification and resolution of problems; that resources will be applied to solve issues if the gains expected can be shown to outweigh the costs. Reality is frequently different. Priority setting driven by limited resources and at times less visible agendas often precludes an organization from addressing small tactical issues and large global initiatives.
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There exists a tendency among workers to use all of the time allotted to perform a task even if the work can be done in a shorter period of time. Some organizations, through high accountability and managerial engagement, minimize the amount of lost time caused by unnecessary work expansion. In other organizations, however, a lack of managerial oversight and reinforcement of high performance standards allows the Thieves of Time to rob the organization of precious productivity.
The World Is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman About the Reference The World Is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman examines the social, political, and technological forces that are bringing the peoples of our world closer […]
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Every day, executives and managers are presented with opportunities to enhance their organization’s success. Frequently, these opportunities go unrecognized, unexplored, or unexploited because the organization is not prepared for them. Certainly, some opportunities are beyond an organization’s reach because of resource limitations. However, ensuring the organization possesses key attributes will better enable it to take advantage of those opportunities for which it has the resources and that are consistent and aligned with its mission.
StrategyDriven contributors are pleased to introduce the strategic planning whitepaper: Analysis. This whitepaper outlines and describes the major steps taken to assess the organization’s internal performance and external environment in support of long range activity planning. Strategic analysis is a critical component of the strategic planning process. An integral part of a company’s evaluation and […]
There often exists both documented and undocumented performance drivers that exert unintended pressure on individuals to act in ways counter to achieving the organization’s mission goals.
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Question: Feedback indicates my company’s current leadership training program, though inexpensive, yields little to no value. My research shows that an alternative training program has produced superior, measurable results at other organizations. How should I go about selling my manager and the organization on the need to change from our current training program to this […]
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Organizational Performance Measures Whitepaper Introduction – Alignment
/in Announcements, Organizational Performance Measures/by Nathan IvesStrategyDriven contributors are pleased to introduce the organizational performance measures whitepaper: Alignment. This whitepaper elaborates on how a well constructed performance measurement system helps drive organizational alignment and provides executives and managers with timely information about adverse conditions so action can be taken to prevent undesirable consequences. Additionally, this whitepaper compliments and expands upon the principles discussed in the […]
Business Performance Assessment Program Best Practice 1 – Executive Sponsorship
/in Business Performance Assessment Program, Premium/by Nathan IvesThere tends to exist a perception that companies are generally open to the identification and resolution of problems; that resources will be applied to solve issues if the gains expected can be shown to outweigh the costs. Reality is frequently different. Priority setting driven by limited resources and at times less visible agendas often precludes an organization from addressing small tactical issues and large global initiatives.
StrategyDriven Podcast Episode 1 – What is a Strategy Driven Organization?
/in StrategyDriven Podcast/by Nathan IvesWhat is a Strategy Driven Organization? introduces the StrategyDriven Podcast series…
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Strategic Planning – Why Do Organizations Need Strategic Planning
/in Premium, Strategic Planning/by Nathan IvesDo you know of an organization that performs extremely well during a crisis? Maybe your own?
Resource Management Warning Flag 2 – Parkinson’s Law
/in Premium, Resource Management/by Nathan IvesThere exists a tendency among workers to use all of the time allotted to perform a task even if the work can be done in a shorter period of time. Some organizations, through high accountability and managerial engagement, minimize the amount of lost time caused by unnecessary work expansion. In other organizations, however, a lack of managerial oversight and reinforcement of high performance standards allows the Thieves of Time to rob the organization of precious productivity.
Recommended Resource – The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century
/in Recommended Resources/by StrategyDrivenThe World Is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman About the Reference The World Is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman examines the social, political, and technological forces that are bringing the peoples of our world closer […]
Organizational Accountability – Increase Opportunities with Accountability
/in Organizational Accountability, Premium/by Nathan IvesEvery day, executives and managers are presented with opportunities to enhance their organization’s success. Frequently, these opportunities go unrecognized, unexplored, or unexploited because the organization is not prepared for them. Certainly, some opportunities are beyond an organization’s reach because of resource limitations. However, ensuring the organization possesses key attributes will better enable it to take advantage of those opportunities for which it has the resources and that are consistent and aligned with its mission.
Strategic Planning Whitepaper Introduction – Analysis
/in Announcements, Evaluation & Control Program, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning/by Nathan IvesStrategyDriven contributors are pleased to introduce the strategic planning whitepaper: Analysis. This whitepaper outlines and describes the major steps taken to assess the organization’s internal performance and external environment in support of long range activity planning. Strategic analysis is a critical component of the strategic planning process. An integral part of a company’s evaluation and […]
Strategic Analysis Best Practice 3 – Identify the Hidden Drivers (Continued)
/in Premium, Strategic Analysis/by Nathan IvesThere often exists both documented and undocumented performance drivers that exert unintended pressure on individuals to act in ways counter to achieving the organization’s mission goals.
The Advisor’s Corner – How Do You Sell a Major Change?
/in The Advisor's Corner/by StrategyDrivenQuestion: Feedback indicates my company’s current leadership training program, though inexpensive, yields little to no value. My research shows that an alternative training program has produced superior, measurable results at other organizations. How should I go about selling my manager and the organization on the need to change from our current training program to this […]