Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The Individual Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment represents a culture that seeks to actively harness and channel worker creativity. The following characteristics, benefits, risks, and risk mitigators are representative of the Individual Initiated, Documented Processes Controlled Environment.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The Leader Initiated, Rules and Standards Controlled Environment represents a moderate leader led work environment that gives lower level mangers and supervisors somewhat more autonomy to direct day-to-day activities without relinquishing centralized control. The text above is only a small portion of this article.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 24, 2012

The Supervisor Initiated, Rules and Standards Controlled Environment is the centerpoint of StrategyDriven Culture-base Work Performance Model. The following characteristics, benefits, risks, and risk mitigators are representative of the Supervisor Initiated, Rules and Standards Controlled Environment. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

The Leader Initiated, Documented Processes Controlled Environment is one of two anchor points on the Culture-based Work Performance Model. The following characteristics, benefits, risks, and risk mitigators are representative of the Leader Initiated, Documented Processes Controlled Environment. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The Individual Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment represents a culture that is moving toward greater consistency in action if not action initiation. The following characteristics, benefits, risks, and risk mitigators are representative of the Individual Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

The Supervisor Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment represents a somewhat centrally controlled environment. The following characteristics, benefits, risks, and risk mitigators are representative of the Supervisor Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The Individual Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment is one of two anchor points on the Culture-based Work Performance Model. The following characteristics, benefits, risks, and risk mitigators are representative of the Individual Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment. Consider leaving a comment!

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

According to an article in the Journal of Neuroscience 2011 Edition, a cluttered environment is a significant barrier to productivity and working memory. Embrace the present and always strive for better work environment and productivity. Shed Unnecessary Clutter. Decluttering your workspace is needed.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The Leader Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment represents a unique cultural blend that develops over a long period of time. ’ The following characteristics, benefits, risks, and risk mitigators are representative of the Leader Initiated, Knowledge and Skills Controlled Environment. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 6, 2011

Winning in Today’s Environment : Six Imperatives for the Chief Sales Officer. Click here for more information on Winning in Today’s Environment : Six Imperatives for the Chief Sales Officer. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 19, 2011

Is our digital environment interfering with our employees’ ability to see the big picture? Is it harder to be creative when information is constantly coming at you from all directions?

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The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 29, 2010

This article is from the Connecting With People series. This post is totally tongue-in-cheek. Hopefully, you see that I advocate doing exactly the opposite of what I have written here.) Photo by David Friel. Use the links below to read more from this series. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Picture a person (adult or child) who really needs to feel some control over their choices and environment. If they don’t get this control, they will fight against the organization, people, or person who they perceive is limiting their ability to control their own environment. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Here is an excerpt from an article co-authored by Derek Dean and Caroline Webb for The McKinsey Quarterly (January 2011).

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The Recovering Engineer

MARCH 10, 2010

It may be a fact that you or I feel cold or hot in a particular environment. It is not a fact that it is hot or cold in that environment. The temperature measurement is a fact, and the existence of our feelings about the environment is a fact. It’s cold (or hot) in here. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 15, 2010

The sealed container has pressure in it greater than the pressure exerted on it by the environment. It could be a pressure cooker on the stove or a carbonated beverage bottle on a warm day. They both demonstrate my point. As a result, venting the container causes the liquid inside to vent out of the container. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 28, 2010

You are creating an environment that values invincibility and downplays learning. Posted in Uncategorized 6 Responses to “Note to c-suite: flaunt your learning and development&# Dianne: December 30, 2010 at 2:16 pm I enjoyed this article. And, it is good advice. Because I don’t believe it.

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The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Most people have a blend of the two perspectives that can change based on their environment. Often, they think about tasks with regard to how the tasks will impact other people. There is nothing inherently wrong with either perspective. They are just different. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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Chart Your Course

MAY 13, 2013

The National Association of Colleges and Employers estimates the average cost-per-hire in 2011 and 2012 was $5,100. Prepare each person with their own set of questions and have them interview the candidate in different environments. Businesses with 2,500 to 5,000 employees paid the most for new hires– around $10,000 a person.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 22, 2010

We often change our behaviors for different environments. Different environments call for different behaviors. Rather, I see it as working to create a better environment for the other person. This article is from the DISC FAQs series. It is just a matter of style. Use the links below to read more from this series.

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The Recovering Engineer

APRIL 14, 2010

When I hear this question or some variation of it, at least two things immediately come to my mind: Different environments call for different behaviors. So, you tend to adjust your behaviors to your environment. This difference does not necessarily imply that you become a different person in those environments.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 1, 2012

As we say farewell and give thanks for a successful 2011, I and the StrategyDriven family wish you and yours all the best for a happy and prosperous 2012. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. No related articles. No related articles. All rights reserved.

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The Recovering Engineer

MARCH 18, 2010

Because they work in an environment that is dynamic and rapidly changing, she often has conversations on new projects, initiatives, and ideas. Read this article: Effective Communication: Begin With The End In Mind : Guy Harris … [.] She, like many of us, has one or two challenging professional relationships.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Decide to create a positive environment. Environment matters to productivity, job satisfaction, retention, collaboration, creativity and more. As a leader, you set the tone and are the most important regulator of the environment. What environment are you choosing to create? Decide to engage.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 21, 2011

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 10, 2012

If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. No related articles. No related articles.

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 29, 2010

I’m not suggesting that we should keep pursuing relationships that have no hope of reciprocal effort or that we continue to work in environments that are toxic or dangerous (either emotionally or physically) beyond our ability to change them. I get that. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

List 10 -15 potential job satisfaction factors (money, benefits, autonomy, growth opportunity, advancement, security, social environment, etc.) Creates the environment for some very interesting discussions as well. and ask the staff member to rank them from most to least important. Then when you meet with them, you can drill down.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 29, 2010

My experience with this approach has taught me this: I still might not like parts of the environment, but the choice to take responsibility for being there rather than blaming others for my situation greatly reduces the daily stress and frustration I might feel from being in the environment. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 24, 2012

If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. No related articles. No related articles.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The text above is only a small portion of this article. Become a StrategyDriven Premium Member to gain access to the entire article and the over 100 StrategyDriven members-only articles, whitepapers, models, and tools and templates. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

This $7 Value eBook Expires 11/16/2011. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 9, 2011

If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. All rights reserved.

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The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2010

I just didn’t enjoy parts of the environment I worked in when I did the technical work. Learn More… Comments 2 Responses to “Learn From Bubble Wrap – Reinvent Yourself For Greater Success&# Russ Egan says: January 25, 2011 at 7:49 pm In what way would bubble wrap be used as a wall covering? So, I made a change.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Instead, effective risk management enables a business to accelerate its operations and market entry, to become more aggressive, an approach that in today’s fast paced marketplace environment is immeasurably valuable. The text above is only a small portion of this article. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. All rights reserved.

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