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Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader | In the CEO.

In the CEO Afterlife

Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader. Ever since the Tylenol tampering recall of 30 years ago, the performances of companies in crisis have come under public scrutiny. You’d think a company drilling on the ocean’s floor would be adept in risk management planning. In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home.

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The Big Picture of Business – Cut the Weeds: Focus on Priorities and Strategy, Avoid the Time Zappers

Strategy Driven

One of the by-products of being high-profile is that you get hangers-on. Most mean well and want to associate with someone successful. Some are groupies, and some are outright users. The art is to discern and marginalize the weeds from your path. One mean-weller kept hounding me.

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The Big Picture of Business – Doing Your Best Work on Deadlines: Mobilizing the Energy for Best Business Success

Strategy Driven

The production was The Sound of Music , starring Carrie Underwood. Ready… Set… Be productive. We just had the first live TV musical play extravaganza on television after a 50-year hiatus. This TV special got a lot of attention because it was unique live, just like opening night of the Broadway show on which it was based.

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The Big Picture of Business – Avoid the Tired, Trite Terms: Encourage Original Thought, Focus on Priorities and Strategy

Strategy Driven

Remain consistent with their products, services and track record. Portray their company as a contributor, not a savior. Clearly defines their niche. Say things that inspire you to think. Compatible with other communications. About the Author.

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How Dumb Is Your Business?

N2Growth Blog

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. It was exactly the simplicity of their business model and their product that made them into the company that they are today.

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Why Businesses Fail | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Making sound decisions is a skill set that needs to be developed like any other. By developing a qualitative and quantitative filtering mechanism for your decisioning process you can make better decisions in a shorter period of time. Decisions made at the gut instinct or data level can be made quickly, but offer a higher level of risk.

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The Big Picture of Business – Quality is Important for Business: Real Quality vs. Arbitrary Metrics

Strategy Driven

Websites that sell products are digital platforms, not the arbitrators of quality in the business world. That means doing things correctly the first time, without wasting counter-productive time in cleaning up mistakes. Productivity translates to profitability in an advantageous climate in which to function.

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