Six Disciplines

MAY 3, 2011

Ohio-based Consulting Firm Sees Growth Through Strategy Execution Coaching Program. “Six Disciplines is the only program that offers a complete strategy execution framework extending from the corner office to front line personnel. At the end of the day, it is about results. ” Overall business performance both in the U.S.

Execution 101

Execution Strategy Executive Coaching Consultative 101

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor. I Think Not.

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Restructuring Blog CEO Brand 287

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., are also not business models.

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Business Model Blog Brand Depreciation 269

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. Kevin and I have been in touch and I will definitely stay linked in with him. I would love to get your insights on site and content. I Think Not.

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Blog Leadership Depreciation Brand 305

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO.

Entrepreneur 318

Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 318

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

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.

Ethics 150

Ethics Pharmaceuticals Globalization Commitment 150

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These silos are staffed with legions of “tenured&# COBOL and C++ programmers, as well as &# tenured&# IT managers overseeing the operation. Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors.

Loyalty 418

Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 418

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

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? Stating that a CEO of a start-up should operate with the same term limit constraints of a CEO of a Fortune 500 company is very unrealistic and dangerous thinking.

CEO 287

CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

The cost per employee is half the EU average, and the number of days spent on training is at its lowest since 2011. Work Based Learning Lead, phs group I know more about budgeting, about innovation, about how to manage the finance side of a business, I know more about commerciality and strategy.

Productivity 52

Productivity Products Short-term Proposal 52

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

While much has been written about corporate vision, mission, process, leadership, strategy, branding and a variety of other business practices, it is the engineering of these practices to be disruptive that maximizes opportunities. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

Business Model 300

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 300

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Unless you are a very large enterprise it is unlikely that you have the time, money, staffing, or external professional relationships to execute a brand management strategy such as the one outlined above. The preceding description paints the perfect illustration of why branding is one of my favorite topics…It is complex.

Brand 271

Brand Blog How To Public Relations 271

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Rarely will you come across a static opportunity in the sense that it will stand idle and wait for you to act…Significant opportunities are not only scarce, but they typically operate on the principal of diminishing returns. So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again. I Think Not.

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Blog Leadership Self-aware Crisis 394

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Any well crafted strategy anticipates obstacles and factors in multiple “ what if &# scenarios. display: none; } 3 Tweets Building a Great Team | Catalyst 2 Tweets Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth My experience with most executives and [.] link] Ryan Marshall Terrific post!

Contingency Plans 302

Contingency Plans Planning Blog Ryan 302

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success. Share and Enjoy: View Comments bfpower Well said, Mike.

CEO 294

CEO Blog Delegation Covey 294

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Henry Sr. and Mike Myatt, Michelle. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.] I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

Blog 419

Blog Reputation Participative Brand 419

In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 24, 2011

by John • July 24, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 3 Comments. Marketers operate in a dynamic world. Here’s a clue to the French liquor-maker’s culture, from their annual report: “We will continue to raise our game so that creativity and innovation are the heart of our model. July 25, 2011 at 6:19 am.

CEO 100

CEO Advertising Brand Creativity 100

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. link] Scot Herrick Best practices excuse management of really understanding their business and strategy. And what are your strategic goals?

Blog 293

Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 293

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Visit this… 2 Tweets Gossip in the Workplace | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Gossip in the Workplace…At first blush the [.] While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

Environment 419

Environment Blog Due Diligence Brand 419

QAspire

JANUARY 8, 2014

James is an experienced operations manager who is passionate about improving quality, reduce cost and increase efficiency of operations. Strategy development is an opportunity to set direction, and develop people. Technical reviews are a chance to manage both innovation and risk, and…develop people.

Management 171

Management Blanchard Benchmarking Blog 171

N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

As we approach this 4th of July weekend I can’t help but think of our founding fathers and the sacrifices they made when they fought to establish our country’s freedom. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] patriciazell Wow…thanks, Mike! link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Patricia…I hope this post helps in some way. I Think Not.

Brand 299

Brand Depreciation Blog Politics 299

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

The goal of a sound brand exposure strategy should be to increase your demand, which in turn allows you to pick and choose your opportunities, which in turn further increases your demand…the goal is not to seek every opportunity in the marketplace, but to have the right opportunities seeking you. and ATIG, Productivity links.

Brand 318

Brand Brand Management Blog Media 318

N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

I think not. While confidence can be mistaken for arrogance, and vice-versa, they are clearly not interchangeable terms. I now respond to this quote with "If someone were to lack generosity it would define them as greedy, as would one lacking confidence define them as arrogant. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

Blog 403

Blog Loyalty Long-term Brand 403

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Business Model 295

Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 295

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue?

Blog 392

Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 392

In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. The role has been relegated to middle managers who are brand custodians, not leaders in innovation. But before marketers embark on the operation, they must be sure the patient is in the hands of a capable surgeon.

Magazine 100

Magazine Brand Article Marketing 100

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Productivity links said: n2growth.com: Looking For Leadership: By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Really? Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point? They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers.

Leadership 417

Leadership Blog Consultative Brand 417

Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

HP announced Whitman’s appointment on September 22, 2011 but given the public comments, customers seem to think it’s a bad choice. at some of their past strategy choices and follow the yellow brick road. The HP Board of Directors has to be focused on prevention and good business practices to build a long term strategy.

Hotels 150

Hotels Wireless CEO Long-term 150

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Even solid world class institutions like the University of California Berkeley under the leadership of Chancellor Birgeneau & Provost Breslauer are firing employees, staff, faculty and part-time lecturers through “Operational Excellence (OE) initiative”: last year 600 were fired, this year 300. Julia Fernandes Very nice post.

Blog 419

Blog Brand Consultative Depreciation 419

Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

The cost per employee is half the EU average, and the number of days spent on training is at its lowest since 2011. Work Based Learning Lead, phs I know more about budgeting, about innovation, about how to manage the finance side of a business, I know more about commerciality and strategy.

Productivity 52

Productivity Products Short-term Proposal 52

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

In the business world, as a chief executive officer or entrepreneur, corporate messaging is the key to both your personal and professional positioning strategy. It takes a blending of approach to craft the right message and this will not happen when operating in a vacuum.

Blog 289

Blog Audience Brand Influence 289

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design. I Think Not.

Brand 267

Brand Blog Reputation Parcell 267

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. link] mikemyatt Hi Meredith: Thanks for your comment and for the endorsement of Kevin. I always appreciate your insights Meredith. Thanks for stopping by. I Think Not.

Leadership 299

Leadership Blog Brand Consultative 299

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency. Let me ask you a question – Have you become so efficient that you’ve rendered yourself ineffective?

Efficiency 344

Efficiency Blog Brand Depreciation 344

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations. It is our higher purpose which, when coupled with Values, very much informs both the Vision and the Objectives/Strategies, and Tactics that form the road to achieving the Vision (in service of the Mission).

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Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 334

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Section III: Strategy. Great leaders are strategic thinkers who have the ability to translate their vision into an actionable strategy to insure its success. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. Want to find out? should anything be transparent?

Blog 305

Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 305

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

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.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

In short, most CRM practitioners have traditionally assumed an internal (inside-out), operationally centric approach to customer management and strategy. The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience. Both seem to be getting captured in this discussion.

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Blog CRM Management Brand 272