Strategy Driven

JANUARY 16, 2023

Improving automotive business operations is key to staying competitive in this ever-changing market. With the right automotive technology solutions, businesses can optimize their operations and maximize their profits. Investing in these solutions will help businesses stay ahead of the competition and deliver better customer service.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 14, 2020

On the other hand, while the weeks seem to go by fast, any given day can feel slow as I operate in a constrained physical domain while connecting with others through technology in the (what is it now?) 18 th week of working from home. It can all leave you feeling a little disconnected.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We definitely weren’t going there. This lesson, of course, has been both a blessing and a curse. Leaders will need to be thoughtful and strategic in establishing operating rhythms that leverage the sweet spot of the right balance between working together remotely and working together in person. And yet, we ended up going there.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Both definitions are partially correct; and, there is a piece missing. We can weave this will to push the limits into our definition of leadership. It is important to develop these apps, and the techniques associated with applying them, but what about the operating system that runs them?

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

’ Kristen Ludgate: 3M’s culture of innovation definitely comes through in the experience and approach of 3Mers during their day-to-day work. As we continue to bring our culture to life in our operating model and our HR practices, we continue to use surveys, crowdsourcing, focus groups and other tools to ensure our people are heard.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 20, 2018

I’m sure most of you have come across this idea of imagining being on our deathbed and asking ourselves if we’d regret the choices we made over the course of our lives. Of course, the point here is not for us to measure ourselves and our efforts against such remarkable and noteworthy leaders.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 22, 2021

Things move fast in the corporate world, but the government operates a little differently. An awarded grant is like a contract––the money that you’ve received or are due to receive over the course of a year or two won’t be affected by every election. Electoral results can definitely have implications for future funding opportunities.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

Bersin’s research, a cornerstone in his “ Definitive Guide to Leadership ,” reveals a significant gap in leadership development, emphasizing the imperative for companies to invest in cultivating effective leaders. The HR Digest: Your Definitive Guide to Leadership Development was the result of extensive research.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 4, 2021

Small businesses, especially those who were fledgling, have been forced to either shut down or reduce operations to the barest minimum. This is definitely not the best situation, but things will eventually turn around. Businesses have been one of the major losers to the Covid-19 pandemic that has swept the world.

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Leading with Trust

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Of course, the best option is to recruit and hire top performers, but even if you can’t afford to pay top-tier talent, you can still train and develop team members to perform their best in their specific roles. Differing perceptions among team members is why it’s critical to establish a common definition of trust.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 2, 2016

Then I remember that most leaders work in business operations and their involvement is often extracurricular. I’ve also noted how easily many business operators are impressed with the leadership development support that comes their way. Lack of executive support is a big reason why leadership development initiatives fail.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The greatest change seen is in remote work operations. The pivot has definitely forced organizations to explore the critical competencies that employees need to collaborate digitally and be prepared to adjust employee experience strategies. Resilient organizations were better able to respond — correct course quickly with change.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

He has a Board-approved strategy, a solid operating plan with targets, and a newly developed business unit organization structure to implement it. She needs her leadership team to collaborate across silos, make difficult strategic and operational decisions and lead with a more integrated “One Company” mindset. What’s the hard part?

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Strategy Driven

MAY 12, 2020

The chances are, you haven’t considered starting a mining business, and it may not seem that exciting, but you should definitely think about it because there are some great opportunities in the industry. But sometimes, the best opportunities are in the industries that nobody is really talking about.

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CEO Blog

APRIL 8, 2011

I am, of course, a great believer in innovation. By their definition, innovation has to be unique, valuable and worthy of exchange. The authors use a 4 part model for innovation - Transformational, Marketplace, Category and Operational. Each innovation in these quadrants have their own characteristics.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Of course, the unit has to be big enough for your business. Though finding the lowest credit card processing fees should not be a priority when choosing a payment provider, it should definitely be something in the back of your mind. If you have chosen to open a retail unit, you need to think about some of the following things.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It can be a tricky decision, especially if this is your first business venture and you aren’t sure what course of action is best. You are definitely spoiled for choice as there are so many programs out there designed to help you and your team save time and eliminate unnecessary tasks through automation. Invest in business improvements.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Finally, I ask, “How many of you are operating in a constantly changing competitive environment?” That is most definitely 100 percent of the hands. Beginning with the Financial Crisis of 2008, most organizations have adopted a do more with less approach to their operations. Don’t beat yourself up when you veer off course.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Of course, you don’t want to become known for boasting. they can see the flaws of their operation, but often their focus is so exclusive to results and productivity and performance that the way people treat each other doesn’t appear on their radar screens at all. You’re not alone—that’s a common fear among employees in most workplaces.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

I practice what I preach with those routines but, like everyone who is reading this, have had to learn over the past couple of weeks how to adapt those routines to the new realities of social distancing and life and business operating rhythms that are radically different than what they were pre-pandemic.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Of course, in an ideal world, your income will always be more than your outgoings, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to cut back. The very first thing that may surprise you, but should definitely be apart of your business plan at some point down the line, is the hiring of staff. Upgrading Operations. Hiring Staff.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 21, 2019

California’s Assembly Bill 5 (“AB-5”) that radically alters the definition of an “employee” so that companies can no longer misclassify would-be employees as independent contractors. Officially known as Dynamex Operations West, Inc.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Getting ahead and ensuring rich and varied opportunities is all about becoming dispensable… in a constructive way, of course. There’s a fine line between being a vital member of the team and creating an exclusive ‘do not fly zone’ in which others can’t (or won’t) operate. Let’s face it.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 26, 2017

For example, there are IRS approved tax preparation courses that will help you gain more clients, and you’ll be included in the Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with credentials and select qualifications. Even though you may be a small operation, be sure to give each customer your undivided attention that they deserve.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

When using ceramic filter elements there is definitely the possibility for filtration at extremely high temperatures and pressures. Not only is this advantageous, but so too is their ability to remain stagnant when in operation. Of course, the benefits in general have been assessed in this article.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 9, 2018

With the New Year now well under way, many of us are understandably creating goals and developing plans for what we’d like to achieve over the course of the next 12 months. In the meantime, here are my Top 10 leadership insights of 2017 as chosen by you, the readers of my award-winning leadership blog. “The

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2020

Of course, it will vary what you need to know, depending on the kind of business that you have. Flexible working, especially in recent weeks, has improved so much, and more and more businesses are seeing that it can help their business, so it is definitely something that is here to stay.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? After starting and selling 3 companies now I can look back and see I was definitely the seagull in the fist one, arguably all 3. Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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The Center For Leadership Studies

AUGUST 28, 2023

Assume you have a team that is operating on all cylinders. By definition nimble means “quick in movement or in action; agile.” Leadership During Change Speaking in general terms, when change hits , your readiness to perform shifts. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it is without question “a thing.”

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 23, 2021

Also, ensure that you operative do all they can to resolve the customer’s issue or query in as few communication as possible, as this will show your customer that you value them and their time as is much more customer-friendly than dragging things out and making an issue of it. Provide special offers and discounts.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

For more, visit the overview at this link or sign up for the free online course, Servant Leadership 101. We’re near the end of our series on the definition of Servant Leadership through the acronym SERVANT. Operating environments change rapidly. The second-to-last principle is Needful. Max De Pree.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 4, 2017

You have, no doubt, heard the saying ‘cash is king,’ and it may be cliché, but it is definitely the truth. Businesses run efficiently when they have clear procedures in place, and this is definitely the case when it comes to maintaining a healthy cash flow. How can you demand efficiency if you are not operating efficiently yourself?

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Strategy Driven

MAY 8, 2018

We’re not going to look at some of the things you can do to make your business operate in a more cost effective kind of way. It’s something that’s definitely worth considering and looking into if you haven’t had any experience with cloud computing and storage just yet. Outsource Certain Minor Things. Travel Around Less.

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Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Kona shares the starkly different definitions of ‘basic needs’ between the USA and Haiti and how it affects her productivity and impact…a lesson for us all! Of course, I don’t want to minimize Haiti’s long-term infrastructure needs, including electricity and internet. 2 Degrees of Separation?

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 17, 2019

Of course, growth and expansion are vital parts of running a successful company but expansions should always be undertaken with great care and consideration. Whether you want to view dental practice listings to buy up other local practices or take over retail operations, it’s worth exploring and considering going forward.

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