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.

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Change Starts Here

JUNE 3, 2014

In 2011, Mark Hughes of the University of Brighton wrote about his research into the source of the statistic in The Journal of Change Management: Do 70 per cent of all organizational change initiatives really fail? Isn’t that closer to a failure rate, in the truest sense of the term? 70% of Change Projects Fail: Bollocks!

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio 9 Team Dynamics That Get Results Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 Posted by: mike Team dynamics defined as the motivating and driving forces that propel a team toward its goal and mission 1. Two key leader roles are required for a project team. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress. Teams must have leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 17, 2011

by John • July 17, 2011 • Leadership , Strategy • 2 Comments. Include the content that matters – the well-defined strategies, the initiatives and the projects that will make the difference in taking the company to the next level. This becomes your guide for defining the strategies necessary to achieving the goals.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Thursday, October 28th, 2010 Posted by: mike Delegation of Tasks and Planning Steps Required Hoopdom: Requires teams to effectively plan a project, delegate tasks, plan for evaluation & follow-up. So hoopdom is about having fun together, while planning, delegating and following up on project plans. All rights reserved.

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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. Reiterate Objectives: They need to be communicated often to stay focused as a team. Don’t talk small : You have a goal to achieve as a team.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Successful organizations know what skills are required for a leader to be effective for the organization to meet its long term strategic goals and grow and prosper. Long term vision/goal setting and the ability to communicate that to the organization. For example, many effective leaders have the following strengths: •Coaching others.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

I’m always amazed at the number of organizations that charge sub-par leaders with mission critical tasks and then wonder why they failed to meet their objectives. The most important decision a leader can make with regard to any implementation, initiative, project, objective, goal, task, etc. Great reminder Mike.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2011

“Tom, I see where you’re going with this and I’m really interested in accelerating this one small section ASAP into our project line. I’m happy for you to escalate this to whomsoever you would like to, and I am afraid they will confirm that this project cannot go ahead in this form.&# Are you up to running it?

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 9, 2010

These are aligned with goals, values and commitments that are discussed, coached, and evaluated throughout the life span of the team. Objectives : Does the team clearly know and accept them? Is there a need for sub-groups within the team for this project? All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

When exploring these strengths discussions and process development of existing customer and stakeholder interactions will evolve and create increased commitment to the values and goals for the product launch. Objectives and Outcomes explanation; Facilitation and team development with team leaders. All rights reserved.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Should bonuses come off the top-line, bottom-line, be based on contribution margin, be subjectively or objectively distributed, be paid in cash, stock, options, profit sharing, perks, or some other mechanism? I take away from your post that an objective in bonus pay should not create negative outcomes (us vs. them, entitlement, etc.),

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 21, 2011

These business leaders then direct either a business case or project plan to be developed which is immediately funded; circumventing the organization’s business planning process. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. That's only a small sample of this article. This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

In fact, if you take a close look at the data, it’s amazing how bad many of us in business are at utilizing our time and staying focused on our goals. The consequence is we tend to focus on short term outcomes and lose sight of larger goals and objectives. Gillian is a Partner with The Potential Project Australia.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 15, 2012

Most companies have a well-defined strategy that is intended to align the actions of all individuals, teams, and business units to achieve corporate goals. To close the gap between strategy and execution, companies need to align business strategy with actual initiatives, projects, and daily activities across the organization.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 11, 2011

For this reason, actions that are highly acceptable to or desired by one individual will cause some to pause and appear entirely counterproductive to others.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

In the business world and in the church, I’ve learned that having a good team often makes the difference in how well we do at reaching our objectives. We are part of a team and there are no turf wars on our staff and no one should be drowning in a project without some help. I have been blessed with some great teams in the past.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Next, offer them some ideas about what you think might be occurring so they have something to object to (Remember the old warmer/colder game?) Your colleague: “I think it has something to do with the project.” Keeping this in mind will help to keep your face neutral and your voice light.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Other than the obvious solution for dealing with difficult people (choosing not to deal with them at all), the best way to calm the perpetual storm is to help them achieve their objectives. The Importance Factor : Don’t allow yourself to get sucked into succumbing to conflict for the sake of conflict.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

The objectives for this project include; Have Fun! In these teams they will accomplish the following goal; Imagine 3 years in future September 28, 2013…Describe with vivid detail what your team would like the company to be like. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress. How will you know when you have achieved that action?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

During the design phase you will also establish the goals and objectives of your program. An example of a goal for a mentoring program could be that mentees will be more confident and knowledgeable when interacting with clients. An objective, on the other hand, should be measurable.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Since 1969, Communispond has helped over 600,000 client associates – including CEOs, board chairs, sales leaders, sports, media, and political figures – to achieve business goals by communicating with clarity and power. Look at one of your selected objects and start talking. Complete a thought while looking directly at the object.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Give each person whole projects instead of pieces or parts of a project. Start the year by establishing realistic and achievable objectives. Communicate, set timeframes, establish goals, and get out of the way. Grant authority and freedom to get the job done. Give them this access, and they will engage. Don’t micromanage.

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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. I think your approach makes most sense in project teams. One just left to lead a new project so now there are three of us.) Good input is.

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CO2

JUNE 29, 2010

The better employees are attracted to jobs that make a difference to customers, fellow employees, or the communities they live in and they are much more willing to raise objections when they feel inhibited from making that difference.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 4, 2015

The “them” the leader was referring to were zombie projects: the nefarious enemies of well-intentioned innovation efforts around the globe. Every year scores of people spent months reviewing recent performance and sanity-checking future projections. Every project went under the proverbial microscope.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 27, 2010

by Kevin Eikenberry on August 27, 2010 in Leadership , Learning , Setting Goals , Success I just read this tweet from @tim_hurson : &# Develop a vivid image of your goal. Yet far too many people, teams, and organizations are busy and working hard, but never finding their goals. You’ve surely seen the Where’s Waldo?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 20, 2011

Why do so many talented, well-led teams, enterprises, and organizations – many of them with clear, reasonable goals – fail to win victories that should have been easily within their grasps? Setting impossible goals. Unusually Excellent : The Necessary Nine Skills Required for the Practice of Great Leadership by John Hamm.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Even though I do talk to and work with my peers and direct reports every day they may not be completely filled in with the details of a project that I’m working on. Mike Mary Jo Asmus : September 16, 2010 at 9:35 am Mike, another way to stay in more frequent contact, particularly with important projects, is to have a daily meeting.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Recent data has shown the top 1,500 companies worldwide increased their R&D by 12 percent in 2011, as they have identified the need to maintain their edge in their respective industries. Investing in research and development helps to establish this culture and ensure the company will remain ahead of the curve. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Sales reps are not in an objective position to obtain feedback because they are too emotionally involved in the situation. The most important long term goal and benefit of Win / Loss is to increase a company’s new business win rate. Prospects often have issues with the sales rep or sales process that can impact their candor.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Your brain isn’t always as powerful as you think it is, and having a written record of your boss’s project analysis or your colleague’s sales strategy can save you from having ‘oh darn’ moments, and can set you apart from the pack and put you on a straighter path to success. This plan will help you get through the year.

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Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 26, 2014

We often: • Overestimate our contribution to a project; • Have an elevated opinion of our professional skills and standing among our peers; • Exaggerate our project’s impact on profitability by discounting real and hidden costs. It’s not quite like a carnival magic act where the mentalist moves objects on a table with her mind.

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Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

In 2011, he was signed to Ellen DeGeneres' label, eleveneleven. All of these leaders dabble in numerous channels and projects with a focus on the long-term, maximizing their brand exposure. Look at how many different projects the above examples are involved in. Your personal brand comes from you are and project yourself to be.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 6, 2010

gives you the tools to take an eclectic approach to your marketing, and pick the best, most wildly successful marketing methods – traditional, online, or both — to win at achieving your marketing goals. Her objective was to get on QVC, but she was turned down by gatekeepers again and again. and ask for their help. The result?

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 2, 2015

Your team has identified an important goal to hit, challenge to be addressed, or opportunity to be pursued. You call a meeting or two, set objectives, put a plan together, and start to execute. Certain objectives are harder to meet than you had hoped. Critical players get pulled onto another project.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 8, 2010

While men are singlemindedly focused on meeting linear goals, women are building bridges that may serve them in the future. That’s what makes it lasting, exciting, powerful, and magnetic. Focus on what’s in it for others. Men and women do approach life in different ways.

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