Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Making Decisions to Make You Most Productive by Kevin Eikenberry on December 20, 2010 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning Decisiveness is an important skill. This article gives you tools to help you do just that.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer The Quest of Better Outcomes: Hierarchy And Process In quest of better outcomes (efficiency, results, productivity, improvements etc.), These structural changes won’t produce the desired outcomes if the flow (process) aspect is not addressed. Because, work flows horizontally.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

This article addresses the frequently forgotten and unanticipated factors diminishing the return on process reengineering projects. 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.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

This article addresses the frequently forgotten and unanticipated factors diminishing the return on process reengineering projects. 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.

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Jason Womack

AUGUST 2, 2011

The entire inventory of what: - you do by 10am each morning - systems/tools/gear/technology you count on to get your work done - brings you rest, relaxation, rejuvenation and reinvention Those inventories are critical to the change process. When I recognized the impact of this on productivity and performance (and, our upcoming marriage!)

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Key Performance Indicators to Align the Contract Management Process With Your Sales Process. The merger of contract management processes with sales processes has become a top priority for CEOs and CFOs as the ability to get contracts signed, tracked and filed becomes a critical component in driving revenues.

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Jason Womack

AUGUST 14, 2011

I started off by sharing my perspective of the productive process, and what you can do to improve workplace performance habits and practices. Among some of the things we talked about was this "four-phase" approach to productivity: 1. Identify: 2. experiment: 4: Assess: Again, we start by identifying something as possible.

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QAspire

JANUARY 21, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Lessons in Using Checklists for Managing Processes Most quality management theories and modern management practices rely heavily on checklists as an important tool to get things right the first time. Checklists help in controlling quality of the products in verification stage.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Key Performance Indicators to Align the Contract Management Process With Your Sales Process by Adobe/EchoSign, Inc. The merger of contract management processes with sales processes has become a top priority for CEOs and CFOs as the ability to get contracts signed, tracked and filed becomes a critical component in driving revenues.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 29, 2010

So many people go off half-cocked and attempt something grandiose or unattainable by any measure and then find themselves cashing in again on a failed project, initiative, or life goal. Set up goal markers to check off during this process. Set up goal markers to check off during this process. Initiate the finance process.

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QAspire

JANUARY 20, 2011

Companies are working ways out to deliver more value, people in organizations are evaluated based on value they create and clients seek “value-adds” in products and services they purchase. Somewhere, in this process of constant realignment and improvement, ‘waste’ is introduced.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2011

If you can meet these simple goals for each project, then you will achieve total success. These goals are generic to all industries and all types of projects. Regardless of your level of experience in project management, set these 5 goals for every project you manage. The trick is to be focused.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Worrying projects your thinking in the future and you really can’t do much about that. 80/20 Your Projects. I kept a file (at home) of what projects, people, and departments were doing. Come up with new ideas, new processes, new efficiencies and present them to anyone who will hear. Be valuable to them.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2011

Home About Consulting Church Family Leadership Navigation: Home » Encouragement » 5 Step Process to Take a Dream to Reality 5 Step Process to Take a Dream to Reality January 27, 2011 in Encouragement , Innovation , Leadership with 8 Comments I like to see dreams and goals become reality. I hope this post helps.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 18, 2011

Major obstacles jump into your path and make the process of solving these problems difficult, nay impossible. Acquiesce Sometimes for the good of the project and the company (and your job) you have to give in. So make the process as clean, quick, and professional as possible. How To Be More Productive When You Work From Home.

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QAspire

JANUARY 12, 2011

We write our processes to get certified against a certain standard. We develop our products and services in line with the demands of our customers. When we continuously meet these demands, adhere to processes and improve upon them, we build repeatability in our success. It is driven by external demands. Don’t Kill It!

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I had the opportunity to interview Mr. Manwani as part of the judging process for CNBC’s Asian Business Leader Awards. To download copies of the 2011 Global Leadership Forecast, visit: [link]. Complexity: where it has become mind-boggling to make the right decisions with all the inventing variables and sources of information. -.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

That means their productivity is suffering, and so is yours. It also means they’re probably looking for another job right about now and are in the process of forcing you to go through the entire painstaking hiring process once again. And it’s not just the new hires that think so, HR agrees. Because people are complicated.

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QAspire

JANUARY 16, 2011

Leaders frame complex strategies, use heavy weight terminologies to describe their plans, set up complex processes and use a lot of jargons when communicating for a change. Simplicity within a team is a product of leading them well. They spend heavily on getting those strategies across the board and aligning people to it.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 7, 2011

This impacts the training we deliver, the way I write this blog, the way we handle Customer product orders and literally a thousand other things. What products or services would you like us to implement? We are in the process of forming a new team and want a strong team ethic and identity towards our key stakeholders.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 24, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? Your answers to these questions will help you create better and more open decision making processes, and in the meantime help you create more effective and productive meetings.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 17, 2011

by John • July 17, 2011 • Leadership , Strategy • 2 Comments. The senior folks charged with crafting the plan must enter the process with a mindset that is analytical, intuitive and creative. Low-cost producers watch their costs, productivity, sales/profit per employee and overall employment. December 2011.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Two key leader roles are required for a project team. Additionally taking time to know expertise and special interests of team members will all people to me matched to their capacity to complete the project tasks, as they are assigned. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress. Teams must have leadership.

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QAspire

AUGUST 24, 2010

You can ask your team member to perform a task or you can ask them to complete a deliverable (complete with all product and process requirements). Bonus: QAspire Blog was recently featured on Community of Program and Project Managers (PPM Community). Most of the times, in quest of “what”, “why” is missed out. Don’t Kill It!

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Innovate 3 new products by the end of the 3rd quarter. Typically resulting in; Project Comes in Over Budget – Because of inadequate planning and now everyone is scrambling like their ass-is-on-fire and creating emergencies in other departments and with vendors. If the project gets completed The Quality and Results SUCK!

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 5, 2010

This isn’t the approach that most leaders and most organizations take, but when you consider that innovation – whether for new product development, process improvements, a new marketing campaign or whatever – is always a bit of a gamble, this portfolio approach makes sense. Where does that leave us as leaders? .

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 10, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Differences Between Feedback and Advice, and Why It Matters by Kevin Eikenberry on January 10, 2011 in Devloping Others , Leadership , Learning Feedback and advice. I shall act on your advice.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer On Delivering In software world, delivering is generally associated with painful process of testing, rework, defect fixing, perfecting, packaging and then shipping. When we start important projects/initiatives, we create plans and strategies for execution. Don’t Kill It!

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 31, 2010

What is the benefit that you will derive from the process and result? It isn’t about the 10 (or 5 or 25) pounds. Why do you want to weigh less? It isn’t about the exercise regimen. It isn’t about reading that book on your nightstand. Why do you want to read it?

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QAspire

AUGUST 17, 2010

So how do you maximize your possibility of getting it first time right when you deal with projects? Here are three most important things I could think of: Clarity : In projects (or in any initiative), when you shoot in the dark, the bullet comes back to kill you. Most projects fail because of lack of clarity.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 17, 2011

Make this a project for an afternoon. Remembering successes is an important part of this process! What knowledge have you gained? You might want to do this as it relates to a specific area of your life – like in your role as a leader or at work in general (as two quick examples). Find a quiet space and think, write and inventory.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 9, 2010

If you are having performance discussions (formal and a part of your organizational process or not), I (and Steve) urge you to ask them his questions to them. There is still time to vote for Steve or our other great nominees for the Best Leadership Blog of 2011. You know you need to give them feedback. Do it now !

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

People lack the courage to change the work process. Isn’t courage sometimes lacking at work too? People lack the courage to try something new. People lack the courage to do the right thing for the Customer. People lack the courage to share a new idea. need I go on?)

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

The true structure of the organization is not what is written down on an organizational chart, but what actually occurs as people connect through roles, influence and decision-making processes. The connection and coordination necessary to get things done happens because of productive personal relationships based upon trust and reciprocity.

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QAspire

AUGUST 10, 2010

Your products/services have to first meet the basic criteria of delivering the value that client is seeking. Does your product/service meet the core expectation of the customer? Do you have right set of processes, people and technology that will help you deliver up to customer’s expectations consistently? To what extent?

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QAspire

JULY 29, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Adding Value: A Gentle Reminder Sure, as a project manager / business leader, you: Completed the project in given time frame. Early in the project cycle? Adding value – that is what project management (and all our work as professionals) is all about. Within the budget.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Put simply…not all inputs should weigh equally in one’s decisioning process. By developing a qualitative and quantitative filtering mechanism for your decisioning process you can make better decisions in a shorter period of time. Another aspect that needs to be factored into the decisioning process is the source of the input.

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