You're Not the Boss of Me

JULY 13, 2009

Hopefully then, we can agree that while the principle of performance review is sound, where it often falls short is in the execution of the process. In other words we operate on the principle that equity means treating everyone in the same way. So, what to do? Well, probably a lot of things, but here are a few thoughts to begin with.

Performance Review 40

Performance Review Review PR Blanchard 40

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2017

How effectively has the company adapted its legacy business to change and disruption, giving it new life? How have the firm’s growth, profits, and stock performance compared to a relevant benchmark (NASDAQ for a tech company, for example, or DAX Index for a German firm) during the transformation period? Financial performance.

Franchising 15

Franchising CEO Business Model Strategy 15

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2012

The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in. Running the business. Business development. No single branch (business component) constitutes a healthy tree. Programs must be competent, effective and benchmarked.

Strategic Planning 56

Strategic Planning Goal Planning Budgeting 56

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Businesses should review their Strategic Plan annually. New year projections are the best time to benchmark progress and adjust sights for the coming term. Additionally, corporate executives must have personal goals written, in conjunction with a professional business coach or mentor. Training is vital.

Goal 50

Goal Strategic Planning Benchmarking Budgeting 50

Strategy Driven

MAY 6, 2011

The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in. Running the business. Business development. No single branch (business component) constitutes a healthy tree. Seasoned executives face burnout daily. Body of Knowledge.

Strategic Planning 78

Strategic Planning Advertising Consultative Planning 78

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in. Running the business. Business development. No single branch (business component) constitutes a healthy tree. Can the benchmarking information be accessed regularly?

Strategic Planning 68

Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 68

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in. Running the business. Business development. No single branch (business component) constitutes a healthy tree. Benchmarking. Often, it withers and dies an early death.

Planning 60

Planning Learning Curve Learning-by-Doing Budgeting 60

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Validate your worth to the overall company operation. The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving. The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in. Running the business. Business development.

Budgeting 50

Budgeting Planning Strategic Planning Competitive Advantage 50

Strategy Driven

MARCH 4, 2011

Every astute organization assesses the status of each branch on its Business Tree TM and orients its management and team members to meet constant changes and fluctuations. As companies operate, all make honest and predictable mistakes. Running the business. Business development. That business runs on data.

Bottom-up 58

Bottom-up System Learning-by-Doing Execution 58

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2011

The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in Running the business Financial People Business development Body of Knowledge The Big Picture No single branch (business component) constitutes a healthy tree. Spot them and avoid them.

Committee 52

Committee Learning-by-Doing Consultative Budgeting 52

HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2019

Philip Morris International Operations Center Lausanne, Switzerland. Charles Bendotti: With more than 77000 global employees at PMI, collaboration for us unlocks unprecedented value and it is a necessity to ensure we can operate effectively. Charles Bendotti joined Philip Morris International in Lausanne in 1999 as Business Analyst.

Globalization 40

Globalization Human Resources Long-term Diversity 40

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2011

Organizations often assume that a promotion should involve giving star performers responsibility for managing more people and developing — rather than just executing — strategy. Many organizations lose some of their best operational people because of creating single pathways to organizational success," says David.

Learning-by-Doing 15

Learning-by-Doing Motivation Case Study Budgeting 15

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 27, 2015

Every day, senior executives get bombarded with ideas—and most of them are either woefully underdeveloped or downright batty. Executives read the same trade magazines, go to the same conferences, and talk to the same consultants. We understand how a CEO might come to such a conclusion. After a while, they all think alike.

Innovation 8

Innovation Company Engineering Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

We selected this benchmark because it reflects the phase in which companies have proven product viability, achieved initial product/market fit, and are now expanding sales and growing more complex operations. In the old model of Israeli startups, many Israeli executive teams would hire a vice president of sales in the U.S.

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Entrepreneur Marketing IPO 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in. Running the business. Business development. No single branch (business component) constitutes a healthy tree. Executives never stayed long. Body of Knowledge. The Big Picture.

Strategic Planning 57

Strategic Planning Committee Golden Handcuff Media 57