N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Discipline requires a systemic approach. To make good decisions, we need to understand how the system works. The most productive leaders I know have the ability to be extremely nice, very civil and always polite while maintaining the ability to be direct, focused, and candid. It takes some work, but don't settle for anything less.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Put rather simplistically, a business model is the system that defines what creates value, generates growth, and increases revenue and profit within your organization. The primary advantage that a business model has over any number of other strategic frameworks lies in the fluidity of its inherently dynamic nature.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 25, 2017

That said, there are always certain things that successful businesses have in common, and one such example is having efficient operational systems in place. Using multiple systems, or a poor one, won’t hold you in very good stead against your competition. Copyright 2007-2017 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? That is the question.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

I find that it's rarely this bolt of lighting epiphany and rather a collective result of thinking systemically about solving a key problem. Jim Collins did a good job of addressing this as have you in prior posts. Vision is often misunderstood. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. I couldn’t disagree more…In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on what I refer to as the fallacy of no. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Moreover if they decide to develop the application should this be done internally with existing staff, or outsourced, and if outsourced will it be done domestically or offshore and who will manage the process. Oh, and what about development methodology?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. Perhaps most importantly they have the ability to align interests and sell the vision unifying leadership, management, staff and external stakeholders as well. On with the exam… Section I: Character. Section III: Strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

"False" beliefs, a lack of sincerity, or any belief system that is not genuine can be harmful. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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QAspire

JANUARY 21, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Lessons in Using Checklists for Managing Processes Most quality management theories and modern management practices rely heavily on checklists as an important tool to get things right the first time. From a management and leadership standpoint, broad-level checklists can be helpful.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 14, 2013

As soon as what was once a surprise became managed by the computer (like hotel or flight upgrades) and not left to the ingenuity of the front line, it became yet another basic assumption in the expectations of customers. That includes letting go of the control by the system and command by leaders. Consequently, it now adds no value.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside. I forget who it was, but some researcher determined that a person can really only manage relationships with about 150 people. Well, most people were already around 150 before social media arrived.

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Curious Cat

APRIL 12, 2017

I have written about the efforts to have robots fill some needs in Japan previously, on this management blog and also my partner Curious Cat Engineering blog: Toyota Develops Thought-controlled Wheelchair (2012) , Toyota’s Partner Robot (2007) , Toyota Human Support Robot (2012) and Pepper, A Social Robot from Softbank (2017).

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2014

Document management software can put important documents at your fingertips in seconds and help you keep everything organized. But which document management solution would work best for your office? Here are three tips to help you understand how document management software can help and which features you’ll need to make it work.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You can follow Seth on Twitter @ThisIsSethsBlog Alexa Rank : 4,876 Google Page Rank : 7 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 35 TwitterGrader Score : 100 The Management Experts : If you’re looking for a positive spin on leadership then look no further than Phil Gerbyshak.

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Six Disciplines

DECEMBER 20, 2013

By integrating a proven best-practices methodology and innovative Outlook software, we help you to build an effective culture of continuous improvement, enabling you to achieve predictable and measurable growth. . Company E Mfg) - from 2007 to 2011 - increased Revenue for $35M to $56.5M and Profit from 4.5 % to 8.8%.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Even the term change, a concept once reserved for the innovative and revolutionary, has been hi-jacked by the politically correct. Before those of dissenting (politically correct) opinions become too outraged with my position, let me be perfectly clear that I believe strongly in respect and compassion.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Organizations deploy automation technologies as the primary resource in their Business Process Management. Fortunately, today’s business leaders have numerous technologies and solutions available in order to effectively manage and integrate their entire enterprise.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Innovative companies realize remarkable marketplace rewards. The Business of Innovation is a five part series created by CNBC in association with IBM. Within each episode, Maria Bartiromo and a distinguished panel of guests discuss what it takes to be an innovation leader.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Compensation Management in the Recovering Economy. by Plateau Systems. Using incentive pay to drive retention and innovation. Click here for more information on Compensation Management in the Recovering Economy. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Publications are entirely FREE to those who qualify.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

working with one of our business partners was installing an electronic security system in the Pentagon window that was struck. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 11, 2018

The right data management and software. Sometimes you need to look at the type of management system, software and cloud services you have to ensure that you have all you need to move your business forward. Innovative and creative social media platforms. Do you manage your time effectively? All rights reserved.

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Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

By integrating a proven best-practices methodology and innovative Outlook software, we help you to build an effective culture of continuous improvement, enabling you to achieve predictable and measurable growth. Company E Mfg) - from 2007 to 2011 - increased Revenue for $35M to $56.5M and Profit from 4.5 % to 8.8%.

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Six Disciplines

MAY 31, 2013

By integrating a proven best-practices methodology and innovative Outlook software, we help you to build an effective culture of continuous improvement, enabling you to achieve predictable and measurable growth. . Company E Mfg) - from 2007 to 2011 - increased Revenue for $35M to $56.5M and Profit from 4.5 % to 8.8%.

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Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

By integrating a proven best-practices methodology and innovative Outlook software, we help you to build an effective culture of continuous improvement, enabling you to achieve predictable and measurable growth. . Company E Mfg) - from 2007 to 2011 - increased Revenue for $35M to $56.5M and Profit from 4.5 % to 8.8%.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The HR Digest talked to Quita Highsmith to discuss the essential role of HR in building a culture of agility, innovation, and engagement. We believe that diversity is more than good for business – it’s good for scientific innovation. The HR Digest: What are the non-negotiable parts of Genentech’s company culture?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

A Roadmap For Recovery Stimulus dollars are headed toward businesses that support these Recovery Act goals: Healthcare : Modernize the healthcare system with electronic medical records systems. Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston.

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Six Disciplines

APRIL 24, 2012

By integrating a proven best-practices methodology and innovative Outlook software, we help you to build an effective culture of continuous improvement, enabling you to achieve predictable and measurable growth. . Company E Mfg) - from 2007 to 2011 - increased Revenue for $35M to $56.5M and Profit from 4.5 % to 8.8%.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 12, 2013

But we have come to tolerate the illusion that the essential matters of work can be invented, managed, and sustained through the creation, storage, retrieval, display, and publication of information. What was invented as a means to replace the post office has now become the most common management tool in organizations.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2018

Innovation is famously difficult — many projects end up losing money, frustrating employees, and going nowhere. And yet corporations and governments spend billions of dollars annually pursuing innovation. Innovation projects often fail because the resources are spent on the wrong kind of innovation.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 28, 2009

John Maxwell — author of the book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership — does a masterful job of explaining the leadership principle of influence through the five myths about leadership: The Management Myth: Management focuses on maintaining systems and processes.

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Curious Cat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

As with so many management improvement strategies how a desire to delight customers is expressed is dependant on many aspects of the existing organization. Related: Aligning Marketing Vision and Management – Delighting Customers – Customers, “Internal Customers” and End Users – What Job Does Your Product Do?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Trying to manage a business without a strategy is an approach that simply doesn’t work. IT is super important when it comes to managing and running a business smoothly. Pick a partner who will help you become more dynamic, productive, secure and future-proof, through innovative IT solutions for your business problems.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The answer often reopens the typical debate about technology; namely should a business invest in tech or should it instead focus on other factors of success such as hiring the right team, keeping track of the trends on the market and managing your brand reputation. Manage maintenance costs and schedule. All rights reserved.

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