Strategy Driven

JANUARY 4, 2011

Ever thought about the aggregated cost that wasted time represents? Original Author Unknown How much time do you waste waiting for meetings to start late? How much time does your organization waste? If you have, the number is most assuredly staggering.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2011

Document Process Management : The Case for an Integrated Lifecycle Approach. Learn how you can manage enterprise information and evidentiary records in a well documented and consistent manner, while reducing costs and increasing productivity. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. by Oca Business Services.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 9, 2011

Process automation and streamlining as a form of cost reduction has driven corporate rightsizing; eliminating the lifelong job security of times past and heightening employment risk. You just finished reading Talent Management Best Practice 1 - Ensure Employability ! Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2011

Regardless of your level of experience in project management, set these 5 goals for every project you manage. Jason Westland introduces us to a Method123 Project Management Methodology (MPMM TM ), which defines the best practice phases, activities and tasks required to complete a project on time and within budget.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Another tool, the roles and responsibilities matrix, provides the needed performance assignment clarity for those minute undocumented tasks and group activities; helping eliminate the risk of redundantly performed work that would unnecessarily slow progress and raise costs. Please login using the box in the sidebar.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Talent Management Helps Small Companies Make Big Moves by SuccessFactors Learn how small companies can achieve growth and productivity goals and ultimately transform themselves. Cut costs: Help your managers and employees spend less time shuffling paper and more time doing real work. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2010

If singularly assigned to project specialists, this work detracts from these individuals’ productivity; unnecessarily inflating time and monetary costs. Let’s face, I think communication is a major part of ANY sound (and successful) project management team! Please login using the box in the sidebar. Not registered? Try it out!

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 25, 2011

Loss of productivity costs resulting from acts of incivility and poor managerial behavior are staggering and yet goes largely unrecognized. Loss of productivity costs resulting from acts of incivility and poor managerial behavior are staggering and yet goes largely unrecognized. Not a StrategyDriven Premium Member?

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 31, 2011

It’s easy to see why competition drives down costs. The favored insurer passes along artificial cost increases directly to their customers, while disadvantaged competitors have to charge even higher premiums to continue offering access to offending providers. Johns Hopkins is not alone. Patients, of course, lose.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Complimentary Resource – Talent Management Helps Small Companies Make Big Moves. Six Mistakes Companies Are Making Today And How You Can Avoid Them.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

In order to make these decisions, they need detailed assessments of the costs, benefits, and risks associated with each proposed initiative; including both ongoing operational and newly proposed activities. Providing leaders with the information needed to make the best investment selections for the organization is a daunting task.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Executives and manager are rightfully concerned about the costs and potential returns associated with the investments before them. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. To enable comparison, risks are also presented in monetary terms. To enable comparison, risks are also presented in monetary terms. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Companies invest $10,000s, $100,000s, and even $1,000,000s in the transformation of their business processes only to realize all of the cost but far less of the value than originally projected. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Not registered? This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Therefore, managers should ensure an appropriate degree of budget confidentiality is maintained throughout the development process. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Alternative Development Best Practice 4 – Common Cost and Value Identifiers. The text above is only a small portion of this article.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2011

Tweets that mention How to Discourage Digital Distractions: Conquer CyberOverload : StrategyDriven -- Topsy.com says: January 14, 2011 at 2:40 am [.] Businesses $650 billion per year in lost productivity. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Emily C. Rushing, TSO, Inc. Speak Your Mind Tell us what youre thinking.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Companies invest $10,000s, $100,000s, and even $1,000,000s in the transformation of their business processes only to realize all of the cost but far less of the value than originally projected. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Not registered? This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 9, 2011

The costs involved, the benefits, the breadth of the network and more. 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. Their guidelines may help you weigh many options. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 13, 2011

While you can find numerous books focused on the topic of corporate finance, few offer the type of information managers need to help them make important decisions day in and day out. Examines ways to maintain and grow value through mergers, acquisitions, and portfolio management.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2011

Peter Turney, CEO of Cost Technology, suggests using activity-based management techniques to recognize which business activities and which customers are causing a drain on your bottom line. Gabor George Burt encourages organizations to defy conventional wisdom, and then simultaneously pursue a differentiated strategy with lower costs.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 20, 2011

These podcasts elaborate on the best practice and warning flag articles on the StrategyDriven website.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2011

Initiatives pursued should support the organization’s qualitatively defined values, culture, and strategy while at the same time positioning it to maximize quantifiable benefit creation at minimum cost. Total Cost of Ownership [ StrategyDriven Premium Content]. Essentials of Strategic Management by J. Principles. Best Practices.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 24, 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. Resource Projection Best Practice 7 – Qualification Projections The Advisor’s Corner – If I Don’t Measure, Can I Manage?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

This white paper will examine the five common myths associated with mobile business intelligence and uncover the facts about cost, implementation, and capabilities. The Truth About Mobile Business Intelligence : Five Common Myths Debunked by Information Builders, Inc. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Before you resign yourself to living in your own not-so-amusing TV show, let me offer some commonsense management advice. If option number two sounds better to you, then read on to learn about the three most common types of challenging performers, and how best to manage them: The Prima Donna Modus Operandi (M.O.):

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Strategy Driven

MAY 17, 2018

In fact, if companies become too reckless, they can end up making a bad business deal as Entrepreneur points out Netflix did in 2011. Long-time Netflix customers didn’t like it: two companies, less convenience, and 60% more cost.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 24, 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. Resource Projection Best Practice 7 – Qualification Projections The Advisor’s Corner – If I Don’t Measure, Can I Manage?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 18, 2011

In harsh economic times, the gut reaction of many companies is one of prudence and cost control: to take short-term actions that reassure shareholders and citizens. While there’s no silver bullet, performance management philosophies suggest there are positive options before us. Start by focusing on three areas: Cost reduction.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 5, 2011

And with today’s abundance of easily accessible product pricing and performance information these individuals face increasing pressure to lower product costs and increase value. Sales Strategy from the Inside Out examines how businesses employing a consultative sales method realize dramatically increased revenues.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 29, 2012

Employees cannot help but believe the dollar means more to management than their commitment to the principles to which they espouse. Deal cost estimation should include indirect financial impacts as well as direct costs. Such sales decisions typically require higher-level management approval. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2010

A special gift for StrategyDriven readers… We are pleased to announce that Rick has made his ebook, Introduction to Change without Migraines TM , available for download at no cost to our readers. Simply click on the link above to download your copy of this remarkable ebook on effective change management.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2011

What poor retention is costing you. However, when performed together, your department, plant or organization will be transformed into a sophisticated retention machine that will be the envy of your fellow managers or competitors. Certain managers tend to churn thru people… even the ones the managers hire themselves.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 23, 2011

The efficiency by which the system of inputs, resources, controls, and triggers acts together determines the overall quality and cost of the resulting outputs. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Inputs are acted upon (worked) by organizational resources in a prescribed manner at a determined time to yield these outcomes.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2012

His research provides insight to the financial costs such hostilities have on an organization as well as the proven methods for effectively dealing with such ill-mannered individuals. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Management and Leadership – Leadership Lessons from the United States Naval Academy: 3 Minute Rule.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Finance Without Fear : A Guide to Creating and Managing a Profitable Business by William S. Hettinger and John Dolan-Heitlinger Finance Without Fear should be read by anyone starting or managing a business. The easy-to-read style helps remove the fear of finance for the entrepreneur, the small business owner, and the manager.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 20, 2011

He is in the trenches with hiring managers and candidates almost daily – and has worked with thousands of each. As a result, he understands the frustrations of both hiring managers and job seekers. In addition to cost, why is developing an effective recruiting strategy important? Who manages your capital?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

According to one estimate, the cost of hiring the wrong employee can be up to twice that person’s annual salary! 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. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Health insurance costs for small businesses increased from 1999 to 2007. zurich car insurance says: January 7, 2011 at 8:09 am This clearly effects hiring as many small businesses have been able to exclude part time employees from healthcare benefits and from its total number of employees.

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