Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Management by Objectives came into vogue in 1965 and was the prevailing leadership style until 1990. Other important components of business (training, marketing, research, team building and productivity) were all accomplished according to goals, objectives and tactics. Most corporate leaders are two management styles behind.

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Management Hostile Takeover Management by Objectives Objective 70

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Websites that sell products are digital platforms, not the arbitrators of quality in the business world. That means doing things correctly the first time, without wasting counter-productive time in cleaning up mistakes. Productivity translates to profitability in an advantageous climate in which to function.

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Quality Metrics Strategic Planning TQM 50

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. Not just their products and services, but the underlying reason that they exist – what do they really offer their customer.

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Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 344

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Management by Objectives came into vogue in 1965 and was the prevailing leadership style until 1990. Other important components of business (training, marketing, research, team building and productivity) were all accomplished according to goals, objectives and tactics. Most corporate leaders are two management styles behind.

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Hostile Takeover Management by Objectives Objective Scientific Management 50

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Professionals who succeed the most are the products of mentoring. Achievement is a continuum, but it must be benchmarked and enjoyed along the way. I heartily endorse that find a great mentor. I have had many excellent ones in my long career and have in turn mentored hundreds of others. Know where you are going.

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Mentor Learning-by-Doing Open-book Career 50

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Rather they should benchmark their decisions against the question of “is it the right thing to do?” In my opinion politically correct thinking is a large contributor to a decrease in workplace productivity, and of greater concern, to the moral and ethical decay of our society. How sad is this? Are these extreme statements?

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Politics Blog Leadership Diversity 317

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Every task should be assigned and managed according to a plan and in the light of day. Deliverables, benchmarks, deadlines, and success metrics must be incorporated into the plan. This is great way to stifle innovation without exploring extensions to existing product lines. The initiative should have a beginning, middle and end.

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Blog Innovation Strategic Planning Brand 384

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 4, 2013

It’s not enough just to handle a crisis effectively. The follow-through and crisis preparedness planning process helps to divert other crises from transpiring. Recommendations for crisis management and preparedness as part of macro planning are offered. In times of crisis, advisors are called upon more frequently.

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Crisis Airlines Transportation Crisis Management 60

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 6, 2012

Among the lessons which we learned from the Y2K Bug exercise were: When they want to do so, company leadership will provide sufficient resources to plan for the future, including crisis management and preparedness (of which computer glitches are one set of ‘what ifs.’). Product recalls. Crisis management.

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Planning Consultative Learning-by-Doing Cost 50

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Are budgeting measures used to manage performance? Is the performance management system focused upon outcomes? Can the benchmarking information be accessed regularly? How well can management interpret and apply findings to the decision process? How do you handle crisis management and preparedness?

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Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 71

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

To provide a benchmark – or a snapshot of your employees and their attitudes at a certain point of time that you can then compare to future surveys to spot trends. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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