The Horizons Tracker

JULY 25, 2023

Instead, their focus was on the benefits of reduced operational costs. This human-centered approach moves away from the complexity of technology and instead emphasizes what these machines actually do in human terms, and the impact on humans, society, and business.

Technology 93

Technology Short-term Policies Letter 93

Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

A Transpersonal Leader operates beyond their own ego and personal drivers and balances the needs of all the organization’s stakeholders. This means they are making decisions in full consciousness of their sense of purpose, ethics, and values. This approach self-evidently enables a mindset that offers a long-term perspective.

McKinsey 294

McKinsey Emotional Intelligence Crisis Self-aware 294

Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

The term artificial intelligence first appeared in an article by Stanford professor John McCarthy in 1979. It will be one of the many technologies that comply with Amara’s Law (named after the scientist and futurist Roy Amara): We tend to overestimate the effect of technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.

Emotional Intelligence 251

Emotional Intelligence Short-term Technology Banking 251

Talent Anarchy 1

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

is committed to simplifying the borrowing process, providing flexible terms, and ensuring accessibility for a broad spectrum of customers. Competitive Rates and Terms When it comes to borrowing, the interest rate and loan terms are critical factors. Transparent Terms and Fees Personify Loans believes in transparency.

Credit Scoring 78

Credit Scoring Short-term Long-term Compliance 78

Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 22, 2018

They all: · Made fact-based decisions · Built great teams · Made ethics a part of the culture · Engaged listeners · Evaluate constantly · Embraced change · Inspired Make fact-based decisions At the start of each morning, Craig Ryden—the CEO of Yankee Candle—would look at the sales from the previous day in great detail.

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CFO Leadership Ethics Long-term 169

Steve Farber

JANUARY 24, 2012

My good friend and work-ethic expert, Eric Chester , (author of the fantastic Reviving Work Ethic: A Leader’s Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Emerging Workforce ) recently shared with me his perspective on the relationship between passion and work. Please read his words and comment away!

Ethics 102

Ethics Short-term Learning-by-Doing Reputation 102

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. Journal of Business Ethics , 56 (3), 233–243. References Adams, J. Avoiding Accountability in Organizations.

Strategy 78

Strategy P&L Taylorism Taylor 78

HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

But it’s not just about the immediate impact on day-to-day operations. Attendance and punctuality also speak to an employee’s overall work ethic and dedication to their job. Displays a strong work ethic by always showing up to work on time. Balances short-term and long-term solutions when solving problems.

Review 105

Review Performance Review Ethics Teamwork 105

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 25, 2023

Consumer non-durables refer to products that have a relatively short lifespan, like food, beverages, and personal care items. Supply Chain and Operations The efficient movement of products from manufacturers to consumers is crucial in the consumer non-durables industry. But is it a good career path?

Career 78

Career Supply Chain Pharmaceuticals Industry 78

Lead Change Blog

JULY 28, 2016

Most of us operate in some formal fashion with others in professional alliance. I am a Realtor®, which means I have met certain requirements and agreed to operate at a higher standard of service and ethical behavior than someone who is simply a real estate agent. IN SHORT …. COMMUNITY DISCIPLINE.

Real Estate 150

Real Estate Fashion Short-term Learning-by-Doing 150

Leading Blog

MARCH 29, 2013

Importantly, “That perspective enables us to rein in our smartness and harness it to serve a larger purpose in an ethical and appropriate manner.” Some focus on short-term goals and on deepening their depth of knowledge in their domain of interest. It’s about “transcending it and gaining a broader perspective.”

Crisis 285

Crisis Workshop Short-term Business Model 285

Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

Yet, without the right culture, organizations cannot succeed short term, nor can they endure. Teams with strong positive cultures can weather short-term blows to engagement, such as economic downturns, anxiety over mergers, or increased competition. Culture Spark. Organizational culture is often seen as an elusive topic.

How To 107

How To Middle Management Reputation Short-term 107

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Poor Communication Skills : Show me a leader with poor communication skills and I’ll show you someone who will be short-lived in their position. Bottom line…unproven leaders come with a high risk premium.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 9, 2016

.” Paul Polman, the CEO of Unilever, announced that shareholders should sell if they did not agree with his decision to stop giving quarterly results and focus on the long-term creation of value that is “equitable, shared and sustainable.” Operations in a Connected World. Insight Center. Sponsored by Accenture. .”

Short-term 8

Short-term Company Long-term Ethics 8

CEO Blog

JANUARY 22, 2011

Success is the result of a little small things done repeatedly like: 1 - Work ethic. Pointing out how short sighted companies can be to not give staff power to solve problems quickly. Many people ask me my secrets of success and I am not sure there is any one thing that really stands out. I worked hard and long. 6 - Be lucky.

Succession 190

Succession Leadership Pipeline eBook Long-term 190

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Ramcess Jean-Loiuis, Pfizer’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer, is not short on ambition. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: We operate to uphold justice, promote the rule of law, and develop ethical, transparent, and representative decision-making.

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Diversity Commitment Learning-by-Doing Globalization 102

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. Our responsibility is to respect the ethic.

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Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 334

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2016

It’s hard for good, ethical people to imagine how these meltdowns could possibly happen. many of us face an endless stream of ethical dilemmas at work. We were surprised that 30 leaders in the study recalled a total of 87 “major” ethical dilemmas from their career histories. Wells Fargo. Volkswagen.

Ethics 11

Ethics Company Emotional Intelligence Short-term 11

Coaching Tip

JANUARY 5, 2013

If you try to create profit in any other way, you may succeed in the short term, but in the end the natural movement of society will crush you and you are bound to lose. CSR is not charity; it is an investment made in order to create value and does not differentiate between commercial and CSR activities.

Short-term 106

Short-term Bottom-up Loyalty Morale 106

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

Organizational purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. Operations are sound, professional and productive. You have and regularly update-benchmark a strategy for the future, shared company Vision, ethics, Big Picture thinking and “walk the talk.” In short, never stop! Philosophy.

Leadership 50

Leadership Benchmarking Learning-by-Doing Ethics 50

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2014

Make a careless, short-sighted, ill-conceived move and suffer the perilous consequences. Most of the time it merely takes tenacity and good old preparation to ensure you are aptly equipped to assert mutually desirable terms, anticipate objections, and discern what are motivators or ‘hot buttons’ will resonate with your opponent.

Short-term 68

Short-term Document Ethics Competitive Advantage 68

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

I’ve been a consultant for almost 20 years, advising companies on complex challenges in ethics, risk, and responsibility. Happily fading from memory is the cliché that ethics and compliance teams effectively constitute a “business prevention department.”

Ethics 14

Ethics Short-term Long-term Supply Chain 14

The Idolbuster

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Today we’ll take a break from Busting Your Corporate Idol for this timely guest post from Omer Soker, Founder of The Ethics Of Success. . These managers purport to self-interest, but they are harming everyone including the company itself by operating outside of shared values.

Cooper 48

Cooper Motivation Herzberg Maslow 48

Harvard Business Review

JULY 27, 2017

Mauricio is president of the European operation for a Fortune 500 manufacturing firm, and his firm has had its trials lately. One of its major suppliers is under an ethics investigation resulting in significant delays. Yet their meetings continued to focus on the day-to-day numbers, operational processes, and immediate crises.

Long-term 8

Long-term Short-term Strategy Brainstorming 8

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times. How sad is this?

Politics 311

Politics Blog Leadership Diversity 311

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The company’s more than 80 operating subsidiaries have complete independence and minimal oversight from headquarters, which requires little else besides regular financial statements and the return of excess cash that is not needed to sustain and grow the business. A long-term investment horizon improves operating performance.

Short-term 8

Short-term Long-term Supply Chain Ethics 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The company last entered China in 2006 with a censored search engine, but pulled the plug on the operation four years later after it discovered that human-rights activists’ Gmail accounts had been hacked. It is now clear that companies operating in China are kept on a short leash even when they comply with governmental demands.

Ethics 8

Ethics Technology Short-term Compliance 8

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

To Boost Organizational Performance, Connect with the Core Michael Lee Stallard and Jason Pankau It is essential to every organization’s long-term success that employees align their behavior with organizational goals and give their best efforts. Connecting with core employees is essential to a leader’s long-term success.

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Long-term Consensus Class Follow-up 207

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 17, 2014

When confronted with an ethical decision – e.g. whether to dump toxic waste in a developing country, where it may not be illegal, when all your competitors do so as well – it sometimes costs you (a lot of) money to do the right thing. It is a very profitable operation; the company has a gross margin of 50 percent.

Management 11

Management Learning Curve Short-term Long-term 11

Strategy Driven

MAY 23, 2019

There are many types of managers but it takes a certain skill set for a manager to consistently lead their team to long-term success. Good communication skills involve really listening, keeping it short, asking questions, noticing body language and repeating back a summary of what has been discussed. Fair, ethical and honest.

Skills 11

Skills Team Delegation Construction 11

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2012

This meant abandoning IBM's existing organization, in which product silos and geographic entities operated independently and frequently were more competitive than collaborative. Palmisano could not have succeeded at placing values at the center of IBM's operations without strong principles of his own. Patience and a long-term view.

Globalization 15

Globalization Golden Parachute Short-term Long-term 15

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

He offers an example of how to present this: “Our normal expected return in a particular region is 18-24 months, and we believe that is attainable, but we’re projecting 24-36 months to achieve those objectives in a way that is sustainable and ethical.” ” Identify “moon markets” and walk away.

Management 11

Management Ethics Cost Bureaucracy 11

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2018

Over the last decade, industries, academics, and the public sector have turned their focus toward culture and ethics in response to the financial crisis as well as misconduct at a broad range of corporations. A firm’s cultural capital is a type of asset that impacts what a firm produces and how it operates. naqiewei/Getty Images.

Company 12

Company Banking Incentives Human Capital 12

Strategy Driven

JULY 3, 2015

Organizations of all sizes must have the Think Tank.which delineates future operations, including education and training. See training as an investment (short-term and long-term), not to be short-changed. The success of this enables trainers with the 'rank and file employees' to be optimally successful.

Education 50

Education Company Succession Mentor 50

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Listen in on MBA classes and corporate conferences and you will hear a lot of talk about the need for inspiring missions, ethical behavior and transcendent purpose. Our system of financial accounting rewards quarterly profits, but struggles mightily to place a value on ethical behavior. Bettinger is not alone.

Intangible Assets 11

Intangible Assets Ethics Short-term Reputation 11

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2018

Yet the terms “data science” and “data scientist” aren’t always easily understood, and are used to describe a wide range of data-related work. How companies are using artificial intelligence in their business operations. Ethics is among the field’s biggest challenges. Insight Center.

Ethics 8

Ethics Learning-by-Doing Industry Telecommunications 8