Strategy Driven

JANUARY 2, 2015

Remain consistent with their products, services and track record. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. Portray their company as a contributor, not a savior. Clearly defines their niche. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Websites that sell products are digital platforms, not the arbitrators of quality in the business world. Quality is not something that managers assign others to achieve. That means doing things correctly the first time, without wasting counter-productive time in cleaning up mistakes. They arbitrarily disable accounts.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Crisis management is so much more than handling of the media. We therefore mounted a full-scope crisis management initiative that focused heavily on after-the-crisis help for the victims and their families. There are three aspects to Crisis Management and Preparedness. Thinking Through the Strategies.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 18, 2013

The same planning process that nurtures Crisis Preparedness can and must also accommodate for Crisis Management. Product Recall, Tylenol. The company’s swift recall of product from the shelves and the timely response of the company CEO were part of the crisis plan that was in place well ahead of the tragedy.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Business shift from the retail dealer customer service mentality of Firestone shifted to a high-production tire operation. Not only was this a shift in company focus and customer orientation, but it put high-volume tire production and sales as the only priorities. Both Ford and Firestone turned the tragedies into shouting matches.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Just as we gain wisdom from the business failures and corporate scandals, we can learn equally valuable lessons from crisis situations that were successfully handled. The insightful companies examine their own backyards… applying the discussions, uncoverings and applicabilities to how they will better manage in the future.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 6, 2014

However, peddling sales to some ‘foundation’ that is named after your product and which supports only one cause is not appropriate. Who is to say that a sales promotion tied directly to your products is right? I replied, “No, I’m not going to be a prop in your photo opportunity, for you to sell product.”

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

Have to make cuts everywhere else to pay for rising production costs. We make a good product… that should be enough. That was caused by previous management. When you suggest that a more targeted customer focus would benefit all, including their bottom line, management often gets pious, argumentative and confrontational.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2014

Because of fear, productivity suffers, turnover increases and profitability drops. This stymies employees’ professional development and hampers company productivity. Managers and employees with the most to lose are most fearful of change. Tie activities to customer outcomes (the tenet of Customer Focused Management).

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 4, 2014

92% of all business mistakes may be attributed to poor management decisions. 85% of the time, a formal program of crisis preparedness will help the organization to avert the crisis. One-third of the Gross National Product is sent each year toward cleaning up mistakes, rework, make-goods, corrective action and correcting defects.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Are budgeting measures used to manage performance? Is the performance management system focused upon outcomes? How well can management interpret and apply findings to the decision process? How do you handle crisis management and preparedness? Supply chain management should be implemented.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2014

The production was The Sound of Music , starring Carrie Underwood. Ready… Set… Be productive. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. When working with teams, determine the best compromise working tempo.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Yet, most CEOs were never trained on how to be CEOs, with all the responsibility, people skills, leadership and ethical management that must go along with the job. This book states the case for more of a macro-focused approach to management. One third of our nation’s Gross National Product is spent in cleaning up mistakes.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 18, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along. • Do something that you are afraid to do.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 6, 2012

Among the lessons which we learned from the Y2K Bug exercise were: When they want to do so, company leadership will provide sufficient resources to plan for the future, including crisis management and preparedness (of which computer glitches are one set of ‘what ifs.’). Product recalls. Crisis management.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Most print publications now also have Internet versions, Kindle editions, or digital newsletters that can be subscribed to as well. This medium has been my preferred reading choice for a number of years now because it is extremely productive and time effective.

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