N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

A goal is a specific target and the objectives are the attainment components/benchmarks/hurdles which will lead you toward achieving said goal. Goal: Take that hill – Objectives: taking out the bunkers, machine gun nests, and other fortified positions that stand in your way of taking the hill. I like Mike's framework.

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Mills Scofield

AUGUST 15, 2014

Since 2008, RISD and Brown students have united innovators around the globe, across many disciplines in a common goal, "Building a Better World". love, courage, prudence) to the design process and innovation. Indeed, we can design a better world ! My r equired haiku : Oceans deep hide rare.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 26, 2010

“Preparing your “self” first, the who you must be in order to act in the direction of goals is the foundation. This gives you the ability to DO what comes your way in support of your reaching those goals. The result is that you can have those goals at which you are aiming. Who must you be in order to enjoy the process.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 31, 2010

What also helps is, before you plan for the coming week, is to reflect on the week just past to evaluate if you’ve achieved the goals you’ve set for yourself. In addition to planning new goals, you can also improve the process in which you achieve them.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

link] Tanveer Naseer Mike, your piece is a great reminder for organizations to not obsess over their processes or their top talent, but to focus instead on what the purpose is behind their organization. link] mikemyatt Well said Tanveer. Thanks for the great insights Tanveer. Take Facebook or Twitter. Simple model.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Just because someone says something doesn’t mean it’s true…Moreover just because “Company A&# had success with a certain initiative doesn’t mean that “Company B&# can plug-and-play the same process and expect the same outcome. Okay, my question is this: What constitutes best practices in this situation?

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Talent Anarchy 1

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Founded in 2008, NewRez has grown into one of the leading mortgage lenders in the United States. NewRez simplifies the FHA loan application process, making home ownership more accessible to a wider audience. NewRez offers various ARM options, allowing borrowers to tailor their mortgage to their financial goals.

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QAspire

JUNE 29, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Enjoy The Process We live in a hyper-competitive world. This anxiousness does not allow us to enjoy the process. Sure, goals are important and attaining them is even more important. Sure, goals are important and attaining them is even more important. You get the point.

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QAspire

AUGUST 8, 2010

Whether measuring a project or a business, here are a five steps to map your metrics with your business objectives: Know your goals : Identify what are your strategic, tactical and operational goals. Understanding your business challenges and goals is the first most important step. You get the point.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Lack of Feedback : If as a leader you don’t subject yourself to a 360 review process, then you are not earnestly looking for personal growth and development opportunities. I ask myself, what would make the other person have a "WOW" experience and make me feel really good in the process. The boss will never go for that.&#

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 21, 2020

Up until now, the period following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the 2008 – 2009 financial crisis have been among the most often cited examples of VUCA environments. As a starting point, simpler frameworks make it easy to focus a conversation and align people around a goal.

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QAspire

JULY 6, 2010

Process improvement is all about managing change - and in my view, change (and its respective benefits) does not happen when you: Keep thinking big without starting small: It is easy to get overwhelmed by the large goals you have set for improvement. You think change is all about processes: Its not. Great post - thanks.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The goal of a leader is not to clone him/herself, but to harness individual strenghts for the greater good of the team and for the overall benefit of the organization. It is essential for organizational health and performance that conflict be accepted and addressed through effective conflict resolution processes.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 19, 2010

The goal was to identify the opportunities for improvement in processes. How is this conversation strengthening the alignment of people to the goal, and helping me build relationship? - - - - - P.S: A few years back, I was facilitating a discussion between the project leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

Let me begin clearly stating that it is not my goal to be perceived as a word-basher. Over the years I have found that you really can't change anyones wiring until they are committed to being part of the rewiring process. In the immortal words of Jack Webb: “The facts ma’am…just the facts.&#

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Address personal fears, listen to your own instincts and intuition, and start believing in yourself to have the tenacity and drive to see your goal of business ownership actualize. Develop a planning process that consists of setting measurable objectives. Offer support to others with similar goals of business ownership.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

It is essential for organizational health and performance that conflict be accepted and addressed through effective conflict resolution processes. The way to avoid conflict is to help those around you achieve their objectives. The Importance Factor : Pick your battles and avoid conflict for the sake of conflict.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 19, 2010

After hearing it I started to break it down to see if I could come up with a new statement for Lead on Purpose readers: Feedback: The word feedback is a technical term meaning “a mechanism, process or signal that is looped back to control a system within itself.&# These are the people who have worked smart and hard to achieve a goal.

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QAspire

AUGUST 15, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 10 Pointers to Build Comfort Within The Team It pains to see teams where people work on a common goal but don’t get along well with each other. Don’t talk small : You have a goal to achieve as a team. We work in teams and knowing how to get along well with others is extremely crucial.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 18, 2010

Another well-respected organization, the Corporate Executive Board, released research last year that concluded 75 percent of the employees were not engaged and giving their best efforts and of the 25 percent who were engaged, 60 percent were not aligned with organizational goals. This common sense approach is all too uncommon in practice.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The key is to set specific goals for what we want to achieve (plant the seed) and then work hard and nurture those goals. Decide what you want and “plant&# the goal in your mind. The process takes time and multiple iterations; it requires vision and hard work. Believe in your ability to achieve them.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Try to grasp their thought process in the situation and avoid using your own principles and values to judge them. Understand: Remember, compassion requires that you put your judgment aside. Try to see the plight of your friends, enemies, those that are different from you, as well as those that are like you. Compassion doesn’t judge.

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QAspire

JANUARY 12, 2011

We write our processes to get certified against a certain standard. When we continuously meet these demands, adhere to processes and improve upon them, we build repeatability in our success. Processes given them a firm base on which they can build excellence. Bottom line : Pursuing excellence is a worthy goal.

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QAspire

JULY 1, 2010

For any effort where you have goals, time line, constraints, dependencies, risks and need of resources to be managed - you have a project on your hand. Know your goals (Vision) : Lets say you want to pursue a certification in your field. Now, that’s a goal - a project for you. Name it as “Project Certification&#.

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QAspire

JANUARY 16, 2011

Leaders frame complex strategies, use heavy weight terminologies to describe their plans, set up complex processes and use a lot of jargons when communicating for a change. When leaders are absolutely clear of their vision, goals and the means to attain those, they can simplify things a great deal.

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Roundtable Talk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

→ Goal Setting for Dummies Posted on September 30, 2010 by LeaderTalker | 2 Comments Here’s my confession. I’ve never been big on setting goals for myself. Anyway, if you’re like me, here’s a process that has actually helped me become a goal setter. How do the goals “sit&# with you?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

To make progress: Set a goal: Perhaps you’ve received some feedback recently that you know you want to take action on; start there. Describe what it will look like when you’ve reached that goal. Take a stand to do your best: You won’t be perfect, but vow to do your best at reaching your goal. Don’t you?

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QAspire

JULY 18, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Connecting, Building Relationships and Team Success Quality of relationships between the team members is one of the determinants of success as a team - be it project, process improvement initiative or an organization building one. Processes are crucial but not sufficient.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

You deserve input – but that done not mean that 100% agreement is the goal. Consensus isn’t the goal. I particularly liked: "Consensus isn't the goal. Tim, Mark, Hans and perhaps others correctly offered alternatives to a team decision making process based exclusively on consensus. Good input is.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2011

Set yourself 5 personal goals to achieve. If you can meet these simple goals for each project, then you will achieve total success. If you can meet these simple goals for each project, then you will achieve total success. These goals are generic to all industries and all types of projects. The trick is to be focused.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 6, 2009

I set the goal more than a year ago and determined to carry it out after being accepted to the St. So, I knew my goal would be challenging. reach my goal). However, the feelings I experienced during the entire process, and especially after the race, were incredible. George Marathon last spring. My previous best at St.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 27, 2010

Enjoying the process makes you open to more creative solutions and enjoying the people makes you open to new avenues of collaboration and discovery! Can you remember such a time (if so, please share it with your comments on this post)? I enjoy my everyday at work now, considerating myself fortunate and part of a dream team.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The “manager&# is the person who makes sure people follow the processes (good or bad) that have been put in place. The leader focuses on moving towards a higher, more valuable goal. My primary point here is that we (PMs) need to really own what goes on with our products, and not just manage processes.

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QAspire

JULY 27, 2010

Delivering great experiences through people, processes and leadership comes with a cost, but that cost is far less than the cost of losing a customer and then acquiring a new one all over again. While reading I recalled one of your tweet “Quality is never a short-term goal. Check it out if you haven’t already !

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 31, 2010

While I am not a big fan of the concept of a “resolution&# I am a big fan of “goals&# (which are more about destination and results). Just because some people don’t keep their resolution (reach their goal), doesn’t mean you can’t. Setting a goal improves your likelihood of success.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 7, 2011

I explained my reason for the three words – to give us a focus at a level above goals – that would guide our conversations, decisions, and actions. We are in the process of forming a new team and want a strong team ethic and identity towards our key stakeholders. We at the Kevin Eikenberry Group do that too.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

From the 2008 global financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing, devastating effects of war and conflict, real leadership is required to navigate these challenging times. Organizations with a clear vision that prioritize goal setting are a must.

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