Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Creating and Capitalizing on the Best New Management Thinking. Part of our initial response was to rank management gurus according to the measurable influence of their ideas; we were the first researchers to use scholarly methods to do so. For example, a British study showed the precise ways in which management gurus in the 1980s U.K.

Prahalad 15

Prahalad Hamel Core Competence Leadership 15

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2014

We recall compiling the case notes or sales projections just before the presentation meeting. Learn when deadline crunch time is best to accomplish the optimum business objectives. Having too much time to get projects accomplished tends to breed procrastination. I’m a big advocate of Strategic Planning and Visioning.

Energy 55

Energy Strategic Planning Succession Humphrey 55

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Are budgeting measures used to manage performance? Is the performance management system focused upon outcomes? How well can management interpret and apply findings to the decision process? How do you handle crisis management and preparedness? Supply chain management should be implemented.

Strategic Planning 65

Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 65

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Getting the funds that you need from tight fisted management is an ongoing process. Sell management-clients on acquiring more returns on their investments, not just on making further investments. Reduce management’s risk in doing business with you. Acquire an upper-management mindset. Team the project.

Budgeting 50

Budgeting Planning Strategic Planning Competitive Advantage 50