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The Big Picture of Business – Cut the Weeds: Focus on Priorities and Strategy, Avoid the Time Zappers

Strategy Driven

One of the by-products of being high-profile is that you get hangers-on. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. Most mean well and want to associate with someone successful. Some are groupies, and some are outright users. One mean-weller kept hounding me.

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The Big Picture of Business – Doing Your Best Work on Deadlines: Mobilizing the Energy for Best Business Success

Strategy Driven

The production was The Sound of Music , starring Carrie Underwood. Ready… Set… Be productive. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. We just had the first live TV musical play extravaganza on television after a 50-year hiatus. Evaluate your progress.

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The Big Picture of Business – Avoid the Tired, Trite Terms: Encourage Original Thought, Focus on Priorities and Strategy

Strategy Driven

Remain consistent with their products, services and track record. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. Portray their company as a contributor, not a savior. Clearly defines their niche. Say things that inspire you to think. Compatible with other communications.

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The Big Picture of Business – Quality is Important for Business: Real Quality vs. Arbitrary Metrics

Strategy Driven

Websites that sell products are digital platforms, not the arbitrators of quality in the business world. A criticism of performance metrics is that when the value of information is computed using mathematical methods, it shows that even performance metrics professionals choose measures that have little value.

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The Big Picture of Business – Achieving the Best by Preparing for the Worst: Lessons Learned from High-Profile Crises, part 4 of 4

Strategy Driven

Crisis management is so much more than handling of the media. We therefore mounted a full-scope crisis management initiative that focused heavily on after-the-crisis help for the victims and their families. There are three aspects to Crisis Management and Preparedness. Thinking Through the Strategies.

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The Big Picture of Business – Achieving the Best by Preparing for the Worst: Lessons Learned from High-Profile Crises, part 3 of 4

Strategy Driven

The same planning process that nurtures Crisis Preparedness can and must also accommodate for Crisis Management. Product Recall, Tylenol. The company’s swift recall of product from the shelves and the timely response of the company CEO were part of the crisis plan that was in place well ahead of the tragedy.

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The Big Picture of Business – Achieving the Best by Preparing for the Worst: Lessons Learned from High-Profile Crises, part 2 of 4

Strategy Driven

Business shift from the retail dealer customer service mentality of Firestone shifted to a high-production tire operation. Not only was this a shift in company focus and customer orientation, but it put high-volume tire production and sales as the only priorities. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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