Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 5, 2011

Don’t assume that executives can automatically “make the connection” between the benefit to your unit and the benefit to the larger corporation. Present a realistic “cost-benefit” analysis of your ideas – don’t just sell benefits. In some cases they are not. My answer was “winning too much”.

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Influence Drucker Guidelines Ethics 139

Skip Prichard

AUGUST 25, 2019

Another great tip comes from Steve Zanella, a friend who happens to be a senior executive in the MGM organization. We try to help leaders make a very rational cost/benefit analysis about what clinging to the raft is costing them. Back on the ground, Tim acted on the answers. But sometimes it doesn’t.

Competitive Advantage 97

Competitive Advantage Leadership Analysis Tips 97

Harvard Business Review

JULY 8, 2015

It’s an age-old complaint: executive team meetings are “a waste of time.” ” Executives and consultants have tried to improve ExCom (or ExComm depending on your acronym of choice) meetings through decision-oriented, inclusive agenda setting or by bringing in facilitators to keep people on topic.

Cost-Benefit Analysis 8

Cost-Benefit Analysis CEO Proposal Execution 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 4, 2014

Recruited by a pharmaceutical firm he rose quickly through the ranks, joining the executive team in record time. I’ve encountered many high-flying executives like Tim who function extremely well as long as they aren’t in the number-one position. Could he do a “cost-benefit analysis” of what it meant to be successful?

Cost-Benefit Analysis 8

Cost-Benefit Analysis Pharmaceuticals CEO Sports 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

For example, I know a bank executive who had twenty years of great community banking experience, but no bachelor's degree. If your speed bump is a lack of the right skills, it helps to first do a quick cost/benefit analysis to see if investing in an upgrade will be worth it. Now with his degree in hand, he is CEO.

Career 8

Career Skills Cost-Benefit Analysis Banking 8

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

You see, while creativity is a clearly a valuable asset, unbridled creativity where random, disparate ideas abound outside of a sound decisioning and execution framework will create distraction and chaos much more often than they will lead to innovation. Assess : Put the idea through a risk/reward and cost/benefit analysis.

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Blog Innovation Strategic Planning Brand 410

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2015

However, look at these findings through the lens of a cost-benefit analysis. The costs associated with regularly participating in walking meetings are next to nil. This aids executive function, which governs how we focus on tasks and deal with unforeseen events, among other things. Most likely not.

How To 8

How To Cost-Benefit Analysis Bond Participative 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2017

“Don’t walk away, and don’t give up,” he says, “Work your way up the food chain and take it to the top” of the executive leadership if you need to. Be persistent about seeking payment, advises Younger. Your emails and calls about late or missing payments serve as documentation of your efforts to be paid.

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Long-term Follow-up Project Due Diligence 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

My assessment of the action was that the policy was poorly thought out and executed and that its net impact would be negative and particularly bad for the poor. Such processes are not easy to do and ought to be guided by experts in economics, business, and technology paired with experts in policy execution.

Policies 8

Policies Banking Short-term GDP 8

Skip Prichard

JULY 26, 2021

This enables competition and removes barriers to entry by lower switching costs. Apply a cost benefit analysis. A true cost benefit analysis should be conducted to see if consumers have been harmed. “Companies win by getting bigger and ultimately dominating industries.”

Disintermediation 131

Disintermediation Cost-Benefit Analysis Short-term Long-term 131