The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There has been a longstanding concern across the continent that the lack of tech companies to rival those emerging from Silicon Valley is undermining the vibrancy of the European economy. By contrast, the research found that when companies try to achieve profitability over growth, they’re actually 2.5

Press Release 104

Press Release Entrepreneur Long-term Ethics 104

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All three candidates are experienced individuals in their own fields and should help the company achieve accelerated growth in the industry. The updates to the Walgreens executive team were announced by CEO Tim Wentworth who also took up the position at the company quite recently, appointed in October 2023.

Execution 52

Execution Chief Financial Officer Team CFO 52

Strategy Driven

JUNE 4, 2020

The ability to act will help you attract your next generation of consumers, customers that prioritise ethical business practices. Bringing your team together and discussing the changes you want to make to create a more responsible culture within the company could help you to highlight other ways you can improve your impact on the environment.

Supply Chain 65

Supply Chain Energy Brand Globalization 65

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It’s a company secret.” Fostering Group Cohesion: Promoting unity at the cost of critical thinking. Conserving Emotional Energy: Quickly move on without engaging in emotionally taxing conversations. Journal of Business Ethics , 56 (3), 233–243. “Let’s agree to disagree.” Trust the process.” This is a win-win situation.”

Strategy 78

Strategy P&L Taylorism Taylor 78

In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 10, 2011

Green Company, Red Products, Black Ink. Whether the CEO is driven by personal ethics, a socially changing world, or headlines praising “sustainable” organizations, business is finally responding to the green trend—albeit slower than many would like to see. The “M” Word: A Company’s Most Underrated Intangible.

CEO 112

CEO Productivity Products Company 112

Strategy Driven

MARCH 5, 2020

Most people know about this now, and companies are doing what they can. From Starbucks providing incentives to bring your own reusable coffee cups, to other companies working on ways to use recycled frack water or non-potable brine for fracking. Tax Reductions. Green strategies often equal tax deductions. Builds Your Reputation.

Incentives 66

Incentives Energy Advertising Ethics 66

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Don’t waste your energy and psychological capital on trivial points. Present a realistic “cost-benefit” analysis of your ideas—don’t just sell benefits. Every organization has limited resources, time, and energy. Be prepared to have a realistic discussion of the costs of your idea.

Influence 183

Influence Guidelines Ethics Energy 183

Women on Business

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Green is here to stay , and if you want your business to succeed in the 21st century, I believe that you must take steps to encourage your company to become more socially responsible, more ethical, more sustainably-minded (measurably so), and more focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling. Customers speak and big companies listen.

White Paper 178

White Paper Retail Ethics Transportation 178

HR Digest

MAY 10, 2021

Japan is notorious for its work ethics and how people work to exhaustion, they even have a term for death by overwork—Karoshi. The pandemic has forced most companies to adopt the work from home model. Burnout, according to a study done by the American Institute of Stress, costs the U.S. Take a walk if possible.

Absenteeism 102

Absenteeism Stress Video Insurance 102

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Rather than over-expending resources on attracting talent, employers should take a serious look at ways to retain employees already at the company. According to Gallup , replacing an employee can cost between one-half to two times their annual salary. Image credit – Freepik) Why Is Employee Retention Important? million per year.

Process 59

Process Attrition Trends Training 59

HR Digest

MARCH 6, 2024

While organizations are busy trying to redefine their goals and re-establish themselves in their industries, employees have been somewhat forgotten as collateral, forced to adapt quickly to the swaying whims of their companies. The cost of rehiring and replacing an employee is also quite high.

Strategy 59

Strategy Mentor Creativity Planning 59

Lead Change Blog

JULY 28, 2016

I know from experience that in some companies, a “sink or swim” attitude prevails and self-interest is more powerful than community concerns. I am a Realtor®, which means I have met certain requirements and agreed to operate at a higher standard of service and ethical behavior than someone who is simply a real estate agent.

Real Estate 150

Real Estate Fashion Short-term Learning-by-Doing 150

Leading Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

For example, starting a lawn service with a mower and a truck will demand far less investment and risk than borrowing a lot of money to buy an existing landscaping company. Business ownership consumes large quantities of time and mental energy, even after it’s running well and succeeding. Imagine yourself as an old person.

Learning-by-Doing 255

Learning-by-Doing Long-term Automotive Open-book 255

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Strive to win the big battles and don't waste your energy and 'psychological capital' on trivial points. Present a realistic cost-benefit analysis of your ideas--don't just sell benefits. Every organization has limited resources, time, and energy. Be prepared to have a realistic discussion of the costs of your idea.

Influence 135

Influence Ethics Cost-Benefit Analysis Guidelines 135

LDRLB

JUNE 12, 2013

Today, companies that will last understand that business is no longer about money-grabbing at any cost. Here’s how John Replogle, CEO of consumer goods company Seventh Generation, illustrated the link between CEO mindset and corporate behavior to me: “Understanding how you view your position as CEO informs where you put your emphasis.

CEO 144

CEO How To Mission Statement Long-term 144

Strategy Driven

MAY 4, 2020

Every startup requires funding, even if the versatility of the modern business world does reduce the costs. Moreover, it will cause serious problems if you misjudge the costs involved. The team ethic truly counts for everything. Outsourcing parts of the operation to companies rather than individuals can work wonders too.

Outsourcing 67

Outsourcing ROI Entrepreneur Banking 67

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. The answer should have been a no-brainer. ” The irony in the VP’s response is the fact that this company was poor at customer service.

Strategy 234

Strategy CEO Marketing Strategy Human Resources 234

Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Companies that just leave these matters for the IT department are most likely doomed. The researchers concluded: ‘In our experience, many companies spend 90 per cent of their investment on building models and only 10 per cent on frontline usage, when, in fact, closer to half of the analytics investment should go to the front line.’.

Leadership Styles 83

Leadership Styles Human Capital Ethics McKinsey 83

LDRLB

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. The irony in the VP’s response is the fact that this company was poor at customer service. acquired this misguided company. Thankfully, Fortis Inc.

Strategy 100

Strategy Competitive Advantage B2B Seminar 100

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 5, 2011

Strive to win the “big battles” – don’t waste your energy and “psychological capital” on trivial points. Present a realistic “cost-benefit” analysis of your ideas – don’t just sell benefits. Every organization has limited resources, time and energy. Be prepared to have a realistic discussion of the costs of your idea.

Influence 139

Influence Drucker Guidelines Ethics 139

The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Other leaders very strongly felt the company should mandate 3 to 5 days per week in the office. One argument was that the company needed to use all the costly office space that was sitting empty. They’ll say falsely comforting things about a “declining work ethic” or “nobody wants to work anymore.”

Policies 59

Policies Morale Report Survey 59

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

Joel reflects: “Whether you are hosting an all-day high-potential training or a corporate event, a professional keynote speaker has the power not just to motivate your employees, but also to help you cut costs by improving your people’s efficiency and productivity.” Both are about solid ethics, dignity, and corporate citizenship.”

Leadership Development 205

Leadership Development Development Leadership Follow-up 205

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Get a feel for the time, energy and capabilities required to do those jobs. Periodically you must create timeouts to review where you are investing your time and energy, to ensure that you remain capable of generating new behaviors to deal with new challenges. The crucial question you need to ask yourself: is it worth the cost?

Price 198

Price Leadership Long-term Short-term 198

Strategy Driven

MARCH 21, 2019

Every startup requires funding, even if the versatility of the modern business world does reduce the costs. Moreover, it will cause serious problems if you misjudge the costs involved. The team ethic truly counts for everything. Outsourcing parts of the operation to companies rather than individuals can work wonders too.

Outsourcing 51

Outsourcing ROI Entrepreneur Banking 51

LDRLB

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. The irony in the VP’s response is the fact that this company was poor at customer service. acquired this misguided company.

Strategy 74

Strategy Competitive Advantage B2B Seminar 74

Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Ranking third in Popular Science ‘s list of ‘America’s Greenest Cities,’ Boston is putting its recovery money toward clean-energy initiatives. Partner with local R&D brainpower to start your own clean-energy venture. Take advantage of the military spending with a civil construction company.

Press Release 157

Press Release Discount Education Transportation 157

Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

This consulting resource is none other than your employees – and it won’t cost you an extra cent to take advantage of their expertise and tap their limitless good will, because talk is cheap … All you have to do is ask! I guarantee you will get more valuable information in just a few hours than you could possibly act upon in a year!

Committee 140

Committee Automotive Ethics Productivity 140

The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Known for their disciplined work ethic, they have seen their Boomer children “do better than they did” in education, wealth and professional accomplishment. While seniority is no longer a key factor in promotion, they are more likely than millennials to have poured years and energy into their current employer.

Emotional Intelligence 40

Emotional Intelligence Self-aware Situational Leadership Globalization 40

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Following are a few reviews that stand out and provide significant food for thought: “Trust reduces transaction costs; it reduces the need for litigation and speeds commerce; it actually lubricates organizations and societies. Though I have not yet started reading the book, just reading the reviews provided great insight on trust.

Succession 154

Succession Covey Trout Godin 154

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

I’ve been a consultant for almost 20 years, advising companies on complex challenges in ethics, risk, and responsibility. And so I get asked questions like “What evidence can I provide that doing the right thing will make or save a company money?” The executive needs a business case.

Ethics 14

Ethics Short-term Long-term Supply Chain 14

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 4, 2013

She says, “As our work becomes more complex, so do our ethical dilemmas.” Taking Risks is Necessary, But Costs of Failure Should Still be Managed discusses how to maximize innovation and improvement while minimizing the impact of failure. On the other hand, “reducing the impact of failure is very wise and sensible.”

Leadership Development 205

Leadership Development Development Leadership 360-Degree Feedback 205

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Indeed, the French president Charles de Gaulle famously visited the sprawling research parks of companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Applied Technologies back in the 1960s. Central to the success of companies such as Baidu and Tencent has been their ability to place digital financial services at the heart of their offerings.

Marketing 40

Marketing McKinsey Innovation GDP 40

Strategy Driven

MAY 25, 2011

And considering how tough it is to survive in today’s business environment, that’s very bad news for your company. When that need isn’t met, our natural response is to focus energy toward a showdown with the perceived threat. Carl, a self-made success and CEO of a venture-backed software company, is a great example.

Company 62

Company Venture Capitalist Film Reputation 62

Strategy Driven

MAY 25, 2011

And considering how tough it is to survive in today’s business environment, that’s very bad news for your company. When that need isn’t met, our natural response is to focus energy toward a showdown with the perceived threat. Carl, a self-made success and CEO of a venture-backed software company, is a great example.

Company 50

Company Venture Capitalist Film Reputation 50

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Do you have boundless energy or mesmerizing charisma? If your company has passive and/or timid leadership you will face serious problems in sustaining your competitive advantage. I am always so refreshed by the centrality of ethics, doing the right thing, and people as capital – in your work! Do you have great vision?

Blog 332

Blog Learning-by-Doing CEO Strategy 332

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

In a study we recently conducted of 150 North American and European-based companies with revenues over $1 billion, we found that along with growth, those investments can generate huge losses — more than $1 billion per responding company over the last five years. The average cost per company over that time has been $1.38

Marketing 8

Marketing Company Compliance Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2013

So here are three radical suggestions for transforming the field of supply chain ethics. Because the cost of not knowing product provenance is huge when things go wrong. This means eschewing simplistic labels ("ethical," "green") that ascribe products with a magical quality that absolves us from culpability. Was your shirt?

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Ethics Telecommunications Politics 8