Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The oldest surviving example of a structure composed fundamentally from steel is the Iron Pillar of Delhi, which was erected around the year 402 and weighs over six tons, with a number of inscriptions dated from many different periods of history.

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Decker Communication

JULY 29, 2020

Just because you shared it once in a company all-hands or a weekly Zoom meeting with your team doesn’t mean they grabbed onto that critical action that you’re requesting. To further drive memorability take your message one step further using SHARPs. SHARPs are powerful, make sure they’re in your messages. Then do it again.

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Decker Communication

JULY 20, 2021

Speak Human – If and when you watch the show, you’ll see how much Ted speaks in SHARPs, a cornerstone of the Decker Methodology. A SHARP (Story, Humor, Analogy, Reference/Quote, Picture) is that one bit of emotion that pushes our listeners over the edge – it makes them willing to act or be influenced.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 7, 2023

in 2022 as the sector saw a sharp reversal in fortunes. Often, however, companies are forced to lay people off in response to a very particular crisis. The furlough schemes utilized during the Covid pandemic are a very recent example of them in action. Nearly 100,000 workers were let go from the tech industry in the U.S.

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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.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2021

At some point in your business demand could rise rapidly resulting in a sharp spike in sales. Scaling in business is when a company is leveraging resources and increasing revenue. As you expand, it should be central to your company to find updated customer contacts, and you might need a reliable CRM tool to help. Housekeeping.

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Decker Communication

APRIL 21, 2022

Whether it’s a quarterly business review, a company town hall meeting, or really anything where we’re trying to influence, we tell, tell, and then tell some more. Start a sentence with, “For example…”. It forces them to provide an example of proof and ultimately a w owable point for the audience to say I GET IT.

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Decker Communication

JULY 29, 2020

Just because you shared it once in a company all-hands or a weekly Zoom meeting with your team doesn’t mean they grabbed onto that critical action that you’re requesting. To further drive memorability take your message one step further using SHARPs. SHARPs are powerful, make sure they’re in your messages. Then do it again.

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General Leadership

APRIL 18, 2013

Karen is the CEO of the New York-based strategic technology, staffing and project management company Sharp Decisions. Uncategorized Charity Honor Sharp Decisions V.E.T.S.' One inspiring leader who is answering the call to do just that it Karen Ross.

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Does the experience feel like being poked in the eye with a sharp stick? A key objective is aligning personal examples with organizational goals. Do you eagerly look forward to giving or receiving performance appraisals? Are you doing the poking? Most people hate performance appraisals.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Socialize the behavior guidelines by example, training and ongoing communication. Senior leaders of the company routinely showed up at these training sessions to show employees how important the values and brand were. Define the desire culture. Articulate a set of behavior guidelines for everyone to follow.

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

To make the most of performance appraisals, it’s important to use performance appraisal examples that reflect your organization’s culture and values. Providing effective performance feedback examples and performance appraisal comments can help managers provide constructive feedback that empowers employees to achieve their goals.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 21, 2021

They do this on their initiative, with no plea from your company. Walmart stores, for instance, are characterized by low prices and good virtues, which have allowed the company to change retail fundamentally. Take, for example, color. Besides, customers prefer to do business with companies they trust. Conclusion.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

In the workshops, we must have heard some version of “If management would only…” or “If the company would only…” dozens of times. or “What if the company doesn’t __?” Example: “If management would only be more fair in their selection process.”. This brought back what I learned in my initial experience in 1992.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Later I was fortunate to work on TFEL displays while at Planar; on early AMLCD while at TFS; best in class AMLCD while at Sharp; on electrophoretic ePaper while at E Ink; and presently, I get to work on every major cutting edge display technology. The military used this display in the main battle tank, for example.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

You started a company. Missing the turn or making it too late can cause a company to stagnate or implode or can spell the death of the idea; or worse, the idea becomes someone else’s to bring to market without you. The sooner you shift to the needs of the customer, the better for you and your company. Here’s an example.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 30, 2020

Sales into your business is always going to be an important aspect and one of the big priorities for your company. You need to be more sharp with your content. Things like accounts or IT management, for example. So any entrepreneur will always be looking at ways that you can boost those sales opportunities.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 14, 2021

A retired HR executive reflected on her role in the 360 carnage, “I brought 360-degree feedback systems into our company in a big way. As with any tool, for example a sharp knife, 360s can cut both ways. Aggregated assessment data can help with personal, team, and organization development.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What is business casual attire and examples for professionals in the work setting? . Business Casual Attire Examples. What is business casual attire and examples for professionals in the work setting? . For example, skirts should always stay below the knee when working a 9 to 5 job. What does business casual look like?

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Center for Creative Leadership

MAY 19, 2019

Other surveys state that change initiatives flounder because companies lack the skills to sustain change over time. David Altman, our COO, argues for giving leaders and employees a short, sharp shock: In effect, “If you think change is constant now, then you ain’t seen nothing yet.”. . Becoming Resilient in the Face of Change.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2018

According to Econsultancy, ¾ of companies agree that email offers ‘excellent’ to ‘good’ ROI. Keep your social media pages current, looking out for opportunities to through hashtags, for example, and spend resources on fresh, visually appealing content that will get your target audience stop scrolling and pay attention to you.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2022

For example, you should always choose a professional outfit that fits well. It consists of a blouse, skirt, pants, or slacks (depending on the company’s preference), along with flat sandals or pumps. The casual job interview attire for females is quite popular among companies who prefer applicants in casual clothes.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This is to be expected; the decisions of c-suite leaders at major companies reach far into the organization’s future and can broadly impact the world at large. Our Leadership Experiences immerse leaders in powerful metaphors from professional sports, songwriting and human space travel to bringing leadership lessons into sharp focus.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

To find out, it may be worthwhile to make some sharp distinctions between what Big Data driving AI can do, and what it cannot. Otherwise, companies are in peril of becoming driverless, autonomous vehicles, subject to an uncertain future fraught with potentially lethal hazards. About the Author.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. ” “So is Allstate,” I said to myself. ” The irony in the VP’s response is the fact that this company was poor at customer service. acquired this misguided company. ” For example. Thankfully, Fortis Inc.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 16, 2018

Firstly, you will need to think about how you want to present your company online. You need to ensure that your website is easy to navigate, has a clean and sharp design, and holds all the information your customers might need. Take social media for example. Not sure where to begin? Finding your online voice.

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HR Digest

MAY 3, 2021

As the COVID-19 crisis takes a sharp turn from government to business, the issue of redefining jobs moves up the agenda. Can you tell The HR Digest readers more about these programs and how they promote change within the company in practical terms? Applying to, working at, and leaving Amazon should be frustration-free experiences.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

He also has previous leadership experience at other prominent companies. His primary focuses have been talent selection, employee engagement, and leadership development. This is in sharp contrast to those of a generation ago- teacher, banking/finance and medicine.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 19, 2020

The pivotal role of the manager emerged from an analysis of several hundred employees at a Nordic company, who were asked the extent they talk about their work with their family, and similarly, how much they talk about their family with their boss. It calls for a less rigid perspective on what is work time, and what is not.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

The truth is that great companies are those which can thrive and prosper in the absence of sophistication. If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Leo Tilman is the founder of Tilman & Company, Inc. Would you share an example from an organization doing it right? In our book, we provide numerous examples of agility. In the military realm, we use the Battle of Normandy as an ultimate example of both strategic and tactical agility. ” -Tilman, Jacoby.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 4, 2016

After securing an interview with your dream company, you need to investigate all you can about that company. But don’t forget to investigate the structure of the company, again remember the obvious stuff, like which companies they own or who owns them? What does it tell you about their company culture?

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In it, he describes  how real estate investor Sam Zell and his minions destroyed the culture of the Chicago Tribune and other great newspapers in its holding company. After he used the Trib’s own retirement plan as leverage to buy the company, Zell brought in as CEO a former morning zoo style radio shock jock named Randy Michaels.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 3, 2010

For example. Arriving On Time – Consistent punctuality sends a strong structural message to the rest of the team – it’s a critical part of “ leading by example “, especially when it comes to keeping all the trains running on time, and meeting deadlines. The last word. EVERYONE has a cubicle.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I have seen companies with fear-based cultures and its dangerous impact. These exceptional circumstances are when the survival of the organization is at stake and extremely sharp short-term actions are required to ensure that the organization survives the immediate circumstance. Beyond Fear.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 2, 2013

I know companies — strong organizations — centered on these values. Once a company starts to condone lying as a matter of course, it is headed for serious trouble. It’s that among the sharp-elbowed hordes pushing through Washington’s corridors of power, they didn’t even stand out.”

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Replenishing your stock of toner, ensuring your laptops are fully backed up with the latest anti-virus protocols, collaborating with your managed IT services, all of this will help your office functionality stay sharp and ready – much like your returning employees.

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