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Don’t Tolerate Dysfunctional Teams

Great Leadership By Dan

Chris Edmonds: Two key indicators of a healthy team are that they are productive (getting tasks done to standards, on budget and on time) and effective (working together with a minimum of drama.) A 2013 University of Phoenix survey revealed that nearly 7 in 10 American workers have served on dysfunctional teams.

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StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective – Gather Ye Sugar Plums While Ye May; Your Personal Discretionary Budget will be Impacted by Washington

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But ‘tis the season for budgeting for the New Year as well. Unless otherwise averted, your Christmas/Holiday or otherwise discretionary budget will fade next year to infinity and beyond. But, if you have unlimited, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical expenses, anything over $2,500 will be taxed starting in 2013.

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Brand journalism 101: Tell a Better Story

Women on Business

Otherwise, be prepared to take a lot of heat from its critics who would be elated to escort “brand journalism” out of 2013 STAT. Not every company has the budget to hire a trained journalist, however it is much easier to retain a level of objectivity and identify compelling story lines if your writer is fresh to the team.

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Complimentary Resource – Are You Ready for Big Data?

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The first weeks of 2013 were barely out of the gate when one industry analyst was already predicting that Big Data would be Time magazine’s 2013 “Person of the Year.” But what about companies with smaller staffs and budgets? Click here for more information on Are You Ready for Big Data? Consider leaving a comment!

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Big Thinking for Small Business

Women on Business

Your budget may have limitations, but your imagination doesn’t, so just because you own a small business doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for big thinking. Initiating informal conversations during off-peak hours is also part of your game plan. And, it needs to be delivered with polish and panache. Or, big execution.

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Complimentary Resource – Strategic Business Intelligence for HR: 6 HR Metrics No Executive Should Be Without

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By analyzing and reporting on the full range of HCM data, business intelligence uncovers the insights executives need for smarter staffing, planning, and budgeting decisions. Click here for more information on Strategic Business Intelligence for HR : 6 HR Metrics No Executive Should Be Without. by Ultimate Software.

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Complimentary Resource – Why IT Struggles to Innovate, and How IT Management Can Fix It

Strategy Driven

It seems that it’s virtually impossible for IT management to meet all business demands with current budgets, resources, and approaches. According to Gartner and other analyst reports: 80%-85% of IT budgets are spent just “Keeping the Lights On” (KTLO). Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.