Six Disciplines

MARCH 21, 2011

The purpose of using the SWOT tool is to uncover or reveal the organization's competitive advantages, and what opportunities (sales, profitability) to capitalize upon. It's typically based on a review of internal and external facts and assumptions about the organization and the marketplace in which it operates.

SWOT 118

SWOT Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis Supply Chain 118

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. On the other hand, high performance is often a manifestation of excellent corporate governance.

Compliance 235

Compliance Efficiency Ethics Metrics 235

Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

I recommend that diversity audits, quality control reviews, ethics programs and other important regimen be conducted as part of Strategic Planning, rather than as stand-alone, distracting and energy diverting activities. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. A monthly recurring subscription of $9.95

Energy 81

Energy Strategic Planning Succession Humphrey 81

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

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! Great leaders will do anything to get off the bench and into the game.

Blog 387

Blog Learning-by-Doing CEO Strategy 387

HR Digest

JUNE 24, 2023

Understanding HR Analytics The Evolution of HR Management Over the past century, HR management has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from an operational discipline to a strategic function. Optimized HR Operations: HR analytics streamlines HR processes by automating data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Metrics 98

Metrics Trends Compliance Analysis 98

Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

Conventional wisdom holds that improving working conditions (which typically costs money) would undermine the competitive advantage these firms enjoy. Workers specialize in simple, highly routinized operations. They are incentivized to complete operations as quickly as possible. Operations in a Connected World.

Lean Manufacturing 11

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Compliance 11

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Startups and major tech companies, notably Alphabet’s Google X division , are investing heavily in smart car technology, as are network ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. “Self-driving” or “smart” cars will simply become whatever we call the next generation of transportation technology.

Transportation 8

Transportation Technology Software Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2012

This meant abandoning IBM's existing organization, in which product silos and geographic entities operated independently and frequently were more competitive than collaborative. Palmisano could not have succeeded at placing values at the center of IBM's operations without strong principles of his own. Directness. When the U.S.

Globalization 16

Globalization Golden Parachute Short-term Long-term 16

Strategy Driven

JULY 3, 2015

Organizations of all sizes must have the Think Tank.which delineates future operations, including education and training. Generational work ethics and why young people need executive mentoring to 'go the distance' in their careers, offering value to the company and profession. They embrace technology, rather than ideas and concepts.

Education 50

Education Company Succession Mentor 50

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2016

And this factor is likely to loom even larger in the future because many of the benefits of new technologies increase as more people join in. Companies do not all depend equally on proprietary information for competitive advantage. You can protect them better (which, as already stated, might get expensive). How can you do this?

Competitive Advantage 8

Competitive Advantage PR Information Fashion 8

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

We’ve got the latest technology. Ethics and standards… those are for chumps. Not engaging in planning for future operations: So what are you gonna do about it? Our company has got the most up to date technology. Technology represents less than 1% of an organization’s pie chart. That’s life.

Budgeting 80

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 80

Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2015

As companies operate, all make honest and predictable mistakes. That having an E-mail address or a website makes one an expert on technology. That technology is the most important driving force in business and society. Addictive organizations show frozen feelings and ethical deterioration. It is big and grandiose.

Self-aware 50

Self-aware System Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up 50

Strategy Driven

JULY 17, 2015

As companies operate, all make honest and predictable mistakes. That having an E-mail address or a website makes one an expert on technology. That technology is the most important driving force in business and society. Addictive organizations show frozen feelings and ethical deterioration. It is big and grandiose.

Self-aware 50

Self-aware System Open-book Learning-by-Doing 50

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2014

I recommend that diversity audits, quality control reviews, ethics programs and other important regimen be conducted as part of Strategic Planning, rather than as stand-alone, distracting and energy diverting activities. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. A monthly recurring subscription of $9.95

Energy 60

Energy Strategic Planning Succession Humphrey 60