Question: We’ve brought in a number of high priced consultants to perform a business case analysis. In hind sight, it appears we could have done the same work with internal resources. Why then did we hire these costly advisors? StrategyDriven Response: There are many reasons for hiring consultants. One or more of these likely applied […]
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The U.S. economy is still in a deep funk, and for many small business owners that means business isn’t exactly booming. Forced to do more with much less, the small businesses that have managed to survive and even thrive during these tough times have recognized one important factor: You can’t always compete on price, but […]
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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 61 – An Interview with John Maxwell, author of The 5 Levels of […]
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The Talent Masters: Why Smart Leaders Put People Before Numbers by Bill Conaty and Ram Charan About the Reference The Talent Masters: Why Smart Leaders Put People Before Numbers by Bill Conaty and Ram Charan provides unprecedented insight to the people development programs of several legendary organizations including General Electric, Proctor & Gamble, and Novartis. […]
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The Supervisor Initiated, Documented Processes Controlled Environment represents a move toward standardized, centralized control. This culture set benefits from greater local control than the leader initiated organization while still maintaining a degree of oversight that enhances standardization and centralized direction setting. Subsequently, organizations where work activities are supervisor initiated and controlled by documented processes tend to exhibit a very limited degree of creativity and flexibility.
The socialization of medicine is not a new discussion. Indeed, government involvement in healthcare has increased for decades. Regardless of the noble intentions of those desiring ‘healthcare for all,’ economics reveals that in the end everyone suffers. The following video is that of a lecture made by Nobel Laureate and Economist Milton Friedman. In his […]
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What I Didn’t Learn in Business School: How Strategy Works in the Real World by Jay B. Barney and Trish Gorman Clifford About the Reference What I Didn’t Learn in Business School: How Strategy Works in the Real World by Jay Barney and Trish Gorman Clifford reveals the shortfalls of the principles learned in the […]
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The Individual Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment represents a culture that seeks to actively harness and channel worker creativity.
Do you lead your team like you’re the great and powerful head of your own nation? Hidden away in your office, shielded from others, do you deliver orders that must be followed, never considering what your employees might think? Do you parade the halls, factory floors, or store aisles of your organization, holding audience with […]
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Businesses should review their Strategic Plan annually. New year projections are the best time to benchmark progress and adjust sights for the coming term. Additionally, corporate executives must have personal goals written, in conjunction with a professional business coach or mentor. Goals require measurable objectives, with realistic dates and percentages for successful accomplishment. Goals should […]
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The Advisor’s Corner – When Should Consultants Be Used?
/in Resource Management, Tactical Execution, The Advisor's Corner/by StrategyDrivenQuestion: We’ve brought in a number of high priced consultants to perform a business case analysis. In hind sight, it appears we could have done the same work with internal resources. Why then did we hire these costly advisors? StrategyDriven Response: There are many reasons for hiring consultants. One or more of these likely applied […]
Competing on Service: Eleven Ways to Beat the Competition by ‘Hugging’ Your Customers
/in Customer Relationship Management/by Edward D. HessThe U.S. economy is still in a deep funk, and for many small business owners that means business isn’t exactly booming. Forced to do more with much less, the small businesses that have managed to survive and even thrive during these tough times have recognized one important factor: You can’t always compete on price, but […]
StrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 61 – An Interview with John Maxwell, author of The 5 Levels of Leadership
/in Management & Leadership, StrategyDriven Podcast/by StrategyDrivenStrategyDriven 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 61 – An Interview with John Maxwell, author of The 5 Levels of […]
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Recommended Resource – The Talent Masters: Why smart leaders put people before numbers
/in Recommended Resources, Succession & Succession Planning, Talent Management/by StrategyDrivenThe Talent Masters: Why Smart Leaders Put People Before Numbers by Bill Conaty and Ram Charan About the Reference The Talent Masters: Why Smart Leaders Put People Before Numbers by Bill Conaty and Ram Charan provides unprecedented insight to the people development programs of several legendary organizations including General Electric, Proctor & Gamble, and Novartis. […]
Corporate Cultures – Supervisor Initiated, Documented Processes Controlled Environment
/in Corporate Cultures, Premium/by StrategyDrivenThe Supervisor Initiated, Documented Processes Controlled Environment represents a move toward standardized, centralized control. This culture set benefits from greater local control than the leader initiated organization while still maintaining a degree of oversight that enhances standardization and centralized direction setting. Subsequently, organizations where work activities are supervisor initiated and controlled by documented processes tend to exhibit a very limited degree of creativity and flexibility.
StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective – Socialization of Medical Care
/in StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective/by StrategyDrivenThe socialization of medicine is not a new discussion. Indeed, government involvement in healthcare has increased for decades. Regardless of the noble intentions of those desiring ‘healthcare for all,’ economics reveals that in the end everyone suffers. The following video is that of a lecture made by Nobel Laureate and Economist Milton Friedman. In his […]
Recommended Resource – What I Didn’t Learn in Business School
/in Decision-Making, Recommended Resources, Strategic Planning/by StrategyDrivenWhat I Didn’t Learn in Business School: How Strategy Works in the Real World by Jay B. Barney and Trish Gorman Clifford About the Reference What I Didn’t Learn in Business School: How Strategy Works in the Real World by Jay Barney and Trish Gorman Clifford reveals the shortfalls of the principles learned in the […]
Corporate Cultures – Individual Initiated, Documented Processes Controlled Environment
/in Corporate Cultures, Premium/by StrategyDrivenThe Individual Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment represents a culture that seeks to actively harness and channel worker creativity.
Break the Innovation Chokehold: How to Stop Ruling Like a (Not-So-Benevolent) Dictator and Start Encouraging Big Ideas
/in Innovation/by Michael FeuerDo you lead your team like you’re the great and powerful head of your own nation? Hidden away in your office, shielded from others, do you deliver orders that must be followed, never considering what your employees might think? Do you parade the halls, factory floors, or store aisles of your organization, holding audience with […]
The Big Picture of Business – Setting, Meeting, and Benefiting from Goals
/in Practices for Professionals, Talent Management/by Hank MooreBusinesses should review their Strategic Plan annually. New year projections are the best time to benchmark progress and adjust sights for the coming term. Additionally, corporate executives must have personal goals written, in conjunction with a professional business coach or mentor. Goals require measurable objectives, with realistic dates and percentages for successful accomplishment. Goals should […]