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The Essence of Strategy (Part 2) | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

The Essence of Strategy (Part 2). by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. And yet, specificity and focus is the key to great strategy. The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. In the CEO Afterlife.

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$17.14 Can Change Your Thinking. Guaranteed.

Rich Gee Group

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson makes that cut. It’s chock full of great strategies and ideas – this is not a boring ‘this is my opinion’ self-help book. Candidly, I’m blown away. Go out and buy this book today. Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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Pfizer’s Straight Talk on Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

You can see evidence of Pfizer’s commitment in Ian Read’s letter to stakeholders the year after he became CEO: In 2011, we thoroughly explored what our culture is and how it needs to evolve. They embody our humanity and innovative spirit, and are determined to tackle some of the most pressing health care challenges of our time.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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Should CEOs Have Term Limits? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go? Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO?

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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? but to focus on compensation strategy that builds on performance. I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic.

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8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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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