Jason Womack

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

You see, there are SYSTEMS* and PROCESSES* you can use to work more efficiently OR work longer and harder. As you head in to the long weekend, consider upping your game with the Productivity Pack. Crisis Management : Eye to Eye - if possible. Here are some observations I'll share with you in this report. (As

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

If efficiency starts diluting productivity rather than increasing it something is woefully amiss. This is more than a semantical issue – it’s become a systemic problem with many individuals and organizations. What I want you to recognize is that sometimes the least efficient thing can be lead to the most productive outcome.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Put rather simplistically, a business model is the system that defines what creates value, generates growth, and increases revenue and profit within your organization. The primary advantage that a business model has over any number of other strategic frameworks lies in the fluidity of its inherently dynamic nature.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The most productive leaders I know have the ability to be extremely nice, very civil and always polite while maintaining the ability to be direct, focused, and candid. Discipline requires a systemic approach. To make good decisions, we need to understand how the system works. Thanks for the comment Patricia.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Decisioning at the information level affords a higher degree of risk management, but are still not as safe as those decisions based upon actionable knowledge. My wife has always told me that “you can’t go wrong by going right,” and as usual I find her advice to be spot on…Never compromise you value system, your character, or your integrity.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 17, 2011

These two unprecedented events are stark reminders that effective crisis management involving complex science and technology is wholly dependent on well-thought-out — and actively practiced — crisis response plans. The possibility of a well blow-out was explicitly addressed by systems, processes and technology.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? That is the question.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

I find that it's rarely this bolt of lighting epiphany and rather a collective result of thinking systemically about solving a key problem. It is far more than an ethereal statement – it is a catalyst for creating a focused, impassioned and productive workforce. Vision is often misunderstood. Thanks for sharing Mark.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Initially Tony Hayward, then CEO of BP, was actively engaged in the crisis. Then curiously, likely on the advise of legal counsel, he pulled back and seemed unable to manage the crisis. He even went to Houma, La., to provide on site assistance. And it did not help when he said he wanted “to get his life back.&#

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. Perhaps most importantly they have the ability to align interests and sell the vision unifying leadership, management, staff and external stakeholders as well. Want to find out? On with the exam… Section I: Character. Section III: Strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

I have found that the most common reasons people tend to cite in support of using no are as follows: It helps to keep them from wasting time; It somehow manages risk; It builds character, and; It helps them focus by not biting off more than they can chew. Eroarea lui NU in management:[link] [.]

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 20, 2014

Crisis management is the ultimate stress test for the CEO and other top leaders of companies. The mantra for all leaders in crisis management must be: “It is our problem the moment we hear about it. Preventive systems and testing should be in place to reduce the issues to an absolute minimum.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

“My way or the highway&# leadership styles don’t play well in today’s world, will result in a fractured culture, and ultimately a non-productive organization. Visit [link] to learn more about the leadership system. They understand the power of, and necessity for contextual leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Moreover if they decide to develop the application should this be done internally with existing staff, or outsourced, and if outsourced will it be done domestically or offshore and who will manage the process. It has been my experience that whenever methodologies become productized objectivity is removed from the equation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

"False" beliefs, a lack of sincerity, or any belief system that is not genuine can be harmful. What I was able to take away from your comment was insightful if viewed with perspective.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

I forget who it was, but some researcher determined that a person can really only manage relationships with about 150 people. Then we look for tools and systems to manage those relationships and expand our capacity for more relationships, and they can add an additional layer of complexity.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Organizations should coordinate management skills into its overall corporate strategy, in order to satisfy customer needs profitably, draw together the components for practical strategies and implement strategic requirements to impact the business. This is my review of how management styles have evolved. Under it, people were managed.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

In an era that encompasses mistrust of business, uncertainties about the economy and growing disillusionments within society’s structure, it is vital for every organization to determine, analyze, fine-tune and communicate their value systems. We must learn to benefit from change management, not to become victims of it.

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 20, 2011

Management practices are about a way of doing things — processes, systems, procedures, methodologies. One reader noted that, “Most managers let themselves off the hook for the poor productivity of an employee.&# Of course, there is no magic, secrets, or definitive answers to these key questions.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You can follow Seth on Twitter @ThisIsSethsBlog Alexa Rank : 4,876 Google Page Rank : 7 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 35 TwitterGrader Score : 100 The Management Experts : If you’re looking for a positive spin on leadership then look no further than Phil Gerbyshak.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

This ladder holds true for managers and employees within the organization, as well as outside consultants brought in. Systems and Processes. When all succeed, then profitability is much higher and more sustained than under the Hard Nose management style. Operations are sound, professional and productive. Role and Job.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

In my opinion politically correct thinking is a large contributor to a decrease in workplace productivity, and of greater concern, to the moral and ethical decay of our society. How sad is this? Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct. Are these extreme statements?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

working with one of our business partners was installing an electronic security system in the Pentagon window that was struck. Of particular note, I remember receiving the call that a young technician (Allen Bandy – sp?) He left behind a lovely wife and 3 small children.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Most people are more products of pop culture than they are of training. Processes, trends, fads, perceived stresses and “the system” force adults to make compromises in order to proceed. I developed the concept of integrating Pop Culture Wisdom with management training and business planning over the last 40 years.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2012

Leaders need to be productively paranoid. The successful CEOs in our study displayed an odd behavior that we labeled " productive paranoia." Prior to the Oslo terrorist attack, we saw the exact opposite of productive paranoia — a leisurely attitude. The system must connect the dots horizontally.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

However it is my opinion that diversity is not being addressed properly, and as a result has become one of the leading killers of corporate productivity. When you force the diversity agenda for the wrong reasons (no matter how well intended) productivity suffers and resentment grows. In fact, the report points out how “U.S.

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Roundtable Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Their Speed-2-Green system can get you moving fast, but my big a-ha was the number of simple things that any leader can do to make an impact. During the discussion we had on our e-Roundtable session last week, Jason busted the myth that tackling the issue at a corporate level has to take decades.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I love the comment by Sally Kempton when she said…"It's hard to fight an enemy that has outposts in our heads" As we encounter challenges we are afforded invaluable opportunities to reshape our mental filters and personal belief systems. M [link] mikemyatt Hi Mark: You point about chosen beliefs is an astute one.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2014

There can be organizational paralysis, or a release of incredible and productive energy, and which of the two happens depends mainly on leadership. They are systemic. These moments are about larger systems of roles, beliefs, behaviors, and history. Crisis management Ethics Leadership' Why do we do the work we do?

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

The contemporary CEO must not only be expert at addressing the commercial verities of products, markets, and competitors. These include legislation, regulation, investigation, enforcement, litigation, ethics, reputation, crisis management, corporate citizenship, and pressures from public officials, NGOs, and the media.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 2, 2014

Secretary of Veterans Affairs, doesn’t solve the problem of an appallingly inefficient VA hospital system with long waiting times for treatment and deaths that happened while veterans waited for care. Is the scandal isolated, or evidence of a widespread systemic problem that hasn’t been addressed? Are you a distraction?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

It helps to have people that like and know how to lead (like is the born part), but born leaders without knowledge, goals and belief system are leaders for leaders sake and often end up creating a lot of trouble for themselves and those they lead. link] mikemyatt We are in agreement on all points Dan.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Aside from being costly, a flawed execution can cast doubt on management credibility, have a negative impact on morale, taint the brand, adversely affect external relationships, and cause a variety of other problems for your business. All initiatives surrounding new ideas should include detailed risk management provisions.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 20, 2014

Fox Business reported , “Barra found out about a review of the Cobalt in December, when she was still head of GM’s global product development.” Fact 5: Product assurances. Barra further promised to repair all broken vehicles (and to double the number of product reviews). On the one hand, it shows seriousness of purpose.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I started out as a sales rep selling big systems against IBM- which provided me with an early, first-hand perspective on Gravity. Once we release Gravity, we focus on finding our true value, mapping that to realistic market opportunities, create a flight plan (including waypoints to manage progress) and away we go!

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