N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

This is so much the case that the most often overlooked aspect of strategic planning is adequately addressing contingencies as part of the planning process. The two most common outcomes created by a lack of contingency planning are: 1.) watching things grind to a halt as you scramble to evaluate options, and; 2.)

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The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

This is a very timely, inspiring, and practical book for leading in turbulent times. The book is structured around the main finding of the research. They channel their fear and worry into action, preparing, developing contingency plans, building buffers, and maintaining large margins of safety."

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

While developing an understanding of great communication skills is easier than one might think, being able to appropriately draw upon said skills when the chips are down is not always as easy as one might hope for. Communicate more effectively. Classic business theory tells leaders to stay at arms length.

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Mark Sanborn

MARCH 22, 2022

It is also about developing a mindset and skillset that enables team members to be confident that regardless of what happens, there is a way to respond successfully. Are your contingency plans up to date? These are the things that develop practical confidence. Planning and process to agility and experimentation.

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