The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

“Our discursive analysis of China-EU cooperation shows why, despite good intentions and consensus on goals, cooperation has so far failed to move from rhetorical agreement to practical implementation.” Maintaining optimistic narratives constructs common interests but is unable to resolve underlying political tensions.”

Cooper 94

Cooper Politics Consensus Globalization 94

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Strangely there is a consensus on some things that people who work from home do not miss at all about their old work life. But strangely there is a consensus on some things that both groups do not miss at all about their old work life. Office Politics.

Consensus 119

Consensus Transportation Politics Participative 119

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

New research from McGill University highlights how this is very much the case in Canada, with even the political world uniting in the battle. “We know that public opinion tends to become polarized on highly salient issues, except when political leaders are in consensus. A united front.

Politics 87

Politics Consensus Compliance Survey 87

Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Historically, the vast majority of political and social change led to chaos not utopia. Implementing change today relies on building consensus rather than executive fiat. Create consensus by presenting your plan to colleagues and stakeholders. Only a tiny few lead to evolutionary breakthroughs.

Contingency Plans 251

Contingency Plans Resistance Consensus Software 251

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 24, 2020

Earlier this year a group of Harvard Business School academics warned that the dysfunctional nature of American politics was harming the country’s competitiveness. “In part these may be fed by the fact it is easy to find social consensus.”.

Education 103

Education Consensus Metrics Efficiency 103

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 3, 2022

“This is important for everyone, including leaders and policymakers, to know so we can recognize and raise awareness of the common consensus contrary to popular belief. When people start to feel in the majority with their hopes, this instills greater belief and action towards achieving and making them real.”

Consensus 73

Consensus Politics Travel Participative 73

Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 21, 2016

Consensus takes time and effort. The longer we go, the more difficult it becomes to gain the consensus we need. Political Backlash. Leaders are responsible for creating change, but most of us depend on other leaders (and entities) to work together to bring the change to fruition. Herein lies that challenge.

Consensus 120

Consensus Covey eBook Project 120

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Success with the program will require consensus across the Member States, but the paper highlights how divisive the cosmopolitan/communitarian divide can be in meeting the targets set. “The results show that political ideology is also highly influential in shaping attitudes towards climate policy.

Policies 103

Policies Consensus Crisis Cooper 103

Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

It can lead to miscommunication, misjudging the other party’s motives, inability to reach consensus, and more. Stories have the power to convey an important idea, stimulate a strong emotional response, and allow a release of political or interpersonal tension. Diffuse Tension Before It Escalates.

Storytelling 278

Storytelling Stress Entrepreneur Consensus 278

LDRLB

MARCH 18, 2013

Overconfidence in strategic planning has led to financial crisis, botched and illegal wars, and missed opportunities in business, politics, sports, and life. Toyota’s 100 year plan had weekly strategic meetings after high level of consensus was gained from the core of Japanese managers with life-time contracts.

Strategy 151

Strategy Consensus Strategic Planning Quality 151

Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 18, 2016

Such outstanding leaders – and others from the ranks of startups, politics, popular culture, and big business – hail from every ethnicity, family and educational background, and rung on the social ladder. Some lead by charisma, others by consensus building. Some emerged early in their careers, while some blossomed late.

Delegation 120

Delegation Leadership Charisma Storytelling 120

Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

In a departure from my usual policy of steering clear of politics on this blog, today’s timely guest post is by Dr. David Kantor. Actually, it's really just an example to illustrate the author's theory, so please, no political comments. I was critical of Barack Obama during his presidential stint for two faults.

CEO 227

CEO Politics Consensus System 227

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Despite its influence in popularizing ESG investing, the topic remains controversial with mixed academic consensus and political debate in the U.S. It demonstrated that focusing on financially material ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors positively impacts portfolio returns and shareholder value.

Supply Chain 17

Supply Chain Consensus Long-term Politics 17

Change Starts Here

JANUARY 15, 2013

Listen below to hear the approach she took to gain consensus with a variety of stakeholder groups on a politically charged project. Learn what worked and what didn’t. Listen to the show here (30 minutes): Be sure to visit the radio show page to listen to past episodes and subscribe to the show.

Consensus 92

Consensus Politics Project System 92

Chris Brady

JUNE 14, 2013

First, by absolute independence of mind, which springs from the ability to think everything through for yourself, and to treat whatever is the current consensus on any issue with skepticism.  Just hearing the word can evoke images of Americana, political rallies, partisanship, hotly debated issues, and harsh feelings.

Politics 127

Politics Consensus Media Conference 127

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 24, 2017

While those efforts to divide us as opposed to discovering those commonalities that bind us together might seem to be more an issue within the political and social issues realm, organizations are clearly feeling the effects of these forces within their workforce.

Team 271

Team Delegation Long-term Goal 271

Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 27, 2016

In the case of 2016, there seems to be a common consensus that this was a particularly bad year which many are glad to see come to an end. And that perhaps is the greatest gift we could offer our employees, especially in light of the political and economic uncertainties that I expect will become a hallmark of the upcoming year.

Long-term 252

Long-term Politics Consensus Learning-by-Doing 252

Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Unfortunately, for many people, fluctuating feelings can run on overdrive in response to a society overflowing with negativity – think natural disasters, mass shootings, suicides and even a heated political environment all occurring with disturbing regularity.

Strategy 230

Strategy Presenteeism Absenteeism Fashion 230

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that often these beliefs are fueled by misinformation, with this found to be more of a factor than education, political partisanship, or religiosity. Recent research published in The Lancet highlighted the persistent opposition to vaccines, even as COVID-19 highlights their importance.

Media 69

Media Consensus Education Information 69

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2014

These noble families also held positions of power in the English political system, from which they were able to pass laws that protected their privileges and claims. It was a system that remained essentially unchanged for centuries, and it assured these families a continuous flow of income to maintain their wealth across generations.

Competitive Advantage 267

Competitive Advantage Resistance Business Model Consensus 267

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 21, 2019

” There is a growing political consensus that greater tree cover provides a number of benefits to urban areas, but there has perhaps been a lack of real science behind the various projects that aim to provide that. As our ongoing research has shown, this in turn can have significant positive economic benefits.”

Quality 65

Quality Tools Webinar Consensus 65

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 5, 2019

Migration has been a hot political potato for several years, but there is a growing consensus that people’s primary migration-related gripe is the perception that some migrants don’t contribute to their host community.

Marketing 64

Marketing Long-term Consensus Report 64

LDRLB

MARCH 18, 2013

Overconfidence in strategic planning has led to financial crisis, botched and illegal wars, and missed opportunities in business, politics, sports, and life. Toyota’s 100 year plan had weekly strategic meetings after high level of consensus was gained from the core of Japanese managers with life-time contracts.

Strategy 60

Strategy Consensus Strategic Planning Quality 60

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Have they reached consensus? You spend too much time chasing folks who fit a profile but will never buy; you can’t recognize a real buyer because you’re only listening for ‘need’ and forgetting the work they must do to prepare for, decide upon, and get consensus for, a purchase. She’s got a lot of work to do before she’s ready.

Consensus 50

Consensus Price Content Marketing 50

Strategy Driven

MAY 28, 2014

But because we can’t know their decision path, or associates who need to buy-in to any change, or internal political issues, we can’t know if we are spending time wisely. But we don’t know the role the reader plays on the Buying Decision Team, how or when the content is being used, and if it’s making a difference in the buying decision (i.e.

Marketing 81

Marketing Consensus Content Follow-up 81

Strategy Driven

JULY 22, 2015

How do political in-fighting or long-term client/colleague relationship preferences factor in to the decision process? Here's why: There's no 'one' person on the committee who can convey the personal and political communication patterns that are largely unstated. How does your request fit in with their annual strategic plan?

Proposal 50

Proposal Consensus Committee Project 50

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

He said, “ I just hate having to be so political in making what we know is the best decision.” Build consensus. Be political if needed. And it is one I think we often confuse in making organizational changes, probably especially in achurch, which is often very slow to accept change. Take your time. Establish trust.

Consensus 42

Consensus Committee Politics Environment 42

LDRLB

APRIL 13, 2020

Eventually, usually when people get tired, everyone starts to compromise for the sake of consensus, and they arrive at a statement everyone agrees on…or at least everyone agrees is good enough. Then they take that statement, get it engraved on a plaque, and hang it in the entry to the home office. It needs to direct.

Mission Statement 120

Mission Statement Motivation Long-term Customer Loyalty 120

Skip Prichard

JANUARY 22, 2023

Durocher’s line is brutally honest about what most of us recognize, even if in polite Sunday School discussion, we certainly don’t want children to think the world’s like that. That sort of makes sense because somewhere, in the background, the rule of law or an agreed consensus is floating about.

How To 107

How To Open-book Wilde Constraint 107

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 17, 2019

“Undoubtedly, consensus for right-wing parties in eastern Germany has dramatically increased partly because of the refugees’ arrival. Rather, this study shows that the physical presence of refugees in a municipality does not affect local citizens’ vote and political attitudes on immigration.”

Consensus 40

Consensus Survey Analysis Politics 40

Strategy Driven

APRIL 15, 2015

Consensus stage. Buy-in and consensus necessary. Without being directly involved with behind-the-scenes politics or processes you’re left waiting, pushing product data, and hoping to be there they’re ready. Specific research for each possible solution; seek answers to how fallout or change would be managed with each solution.

Consensus 50

Consensus Brainstorming Marketing Audience 50

Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Changing a culture takes considerable time — the consensus is that it often takes a minimum of ten years and/or involves major structural and personnel change. Programs that focus on changing beliefs, attitudes and values struggle because they are deeply ingrained in us.

Goal 226

Goal Festinger Strategy Insurance 226

LDRLB

APRIL 13, 2020

Eventually, usually when people get tired, everyone starts to compromise for the sake of consensus, and they arrive at a statement everyone agrees on…or at least everyone agrees is good enough. Then they take that statement, get it engraved on a plaque, and hang it in the entry to the home office. It needs to direct.

Mission Statement 78

Mission Statement Motivation Long-term Customer Loyalty 78

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2013

He said, “ I just hate having to be so political in making what we know is the best decision.” Build consensus. Be political if needed. It’s one I think we often confuse in making organizational changes, probably especially in the church. Which is often very slow to accept change.). Take your time.

Environment 56

Environment Consensus Committee Politics 56

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Never be swayed by consensus that calls you to compromise your values, rather be guided by doing the right thing. Most people don’t have to agree with you 100% of the time, but they do need to trust you 100% of the time. Trust cannot exist where leaders are fickle, inconsistent, indecisive, or display a lack of character.

Blog 412

Blog Gordon Follow-up Open-book 412

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The conglomeration of these experiences create our political views, who we marry, how we raise our children, how we view the world, how we behave in relationships and where we live. Change needs consensus: win-win is key (we know there is no such thing as win/lose). Hearing Agreement. Isn’t there a middle road to agreement?

Consensus 50

Consensus Active Listening Learning-by-Doing Discount 50

Strategy Driven

APRIL 4, 2016

This dialogue reached a consensus among political parties stipulating that the incumbent Islamists hand over power to a technocratic transitional government. When setting up the transitional government, Prime Minister Jomaa didn’t gather the usual suspects from the Tunisian political scene. That was the beginning. Turbulence.

How To 50

How To Chief Information Officer Tourism Politics 50