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Efficient vs. Effective | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency. It’s not really that there is anything wrong with becoming more efficient, but what I find is that far too many executives major in the minors when it comes to efficiency. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know?

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Could Solar Power The Next Industrial Revolution?

The Horizons Tracker

This growth has been driven by the tremendous technological strides made by solar power. For instance, Hello World , one of the finalists in the recent MIT Solve competition aims to use solar power to build Wi-Fi education hubs in parts of the world that lack access to both energy and the internet. It’s estimated that around 3.5

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Making The Cloud Sustainable

The Horizons Tracker

At a time when so many are urging society to make any post-COVID recovery as green as possible, there is an obvious desire for the data centers that power so much of the modern world to be as green as possible. The sector has made considerable strides in recent years to become more energy efficient. Jevons paradox.

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Speak Your Truth So That Others Can Hear It

Leading Blog

When this happens, I interpret this as meaning that our team isn’t working very efficiently. Using this language is a powerful way to deliver a message to others without making them wrong. For example, instead of saying, “That meeting went way too long,” you can say “The meeting ended 20 minutes past schedule. How do others see it?”.

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Buzzwords Aren't All Bad | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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Leadership & Initiative Overload | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. Have you bought-off on the myth of multi-tasking, or do you believe in the power of restraint and focus? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Bottom line…success equals focus. All Rights Reserved

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Why Your Good Leadership Isn't Great.

Rich Gee Group

How can you communicate more effectively and efficiently in 2011? Persuasion, Motivation, & Coaching What techniques do you use to get your teams to efficiently execute company strategy? recent posts 3 Tips To Take More Powerful Notes During Meetings. Do you know what talents and issues your team leaders have? Smile or Die!