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MARCH 6, 2017

How to improve employee performance Leaders often wrestle with how to best motivate their employees to rise above their current performance and execute at a higher level. One of the keys to helping employees in this regard is to have … Continue reading →

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JULY 25, 2016

CEOs, executives and other company leaders have so much on their plates these days they often don’t have time to get the best answers on … Continue reading → Organizations are becoming flatter. Companies that once had deep hierarchies are flattening their corporate management.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2014

I recently watched a rerun of Executive Suite , based on Cameron Hawley’s book of the same name. In this black and white classic, William Holden portrays a junior executive with great vision but limited executive experience. Guest post by Andrew Cravenho.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

In his book The Right Leader: Selecting Executives Who Fit , author Nat Stoddard (with help from Claire Wyckoff) investigates the complex topic of assuring smooth executive transitions, with their primary focus at the CEO level. The first section of the book focuses on finding executives who “fit&# the organization.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

Executives: A product manager’s relationship with executives varies depending on the size of the company; the larger the company, the more removed. The same holds true for the CEO and executives at smaller companies. Smart product managers know the value of having allies in the CFO’s office.

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

If you’re a board member, do you incentivize your executives to make a long-term contribution for the company or to keep the shareholders happy this quarter? Why are you in business? What drives your daily activities—your long-term vision or making the numbers this quarter?

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

The Wall Street Journal tackles the issue of retaining executives in a recent article How to Keep Your Best Executives. And that means giving executives opportunities to take on greater responsibility, broaden their skills and cultivate a network of relationships with their peers.

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JUNE 22, 2013

Why did Kodak executives allow digital images to kill their company? What did the executives know years ahead of time that could have saved the company? Why did Zappos, the online shoe store based in Las Vegas, offer its new employees $1000 (now up to $4000) to quit their job (at Zappos)?

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DECEMBER 22, 2012

He holdsa PhD in Consulting Psychology, a Masters in Personal and Executive Coaching, and a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. From developers, to marketers to salespeople, to executives, we get to work closely with all of them. Sometimes they challenge us; sometimes they make life miserable.

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MARCH 4, 2013

The common stages of a project include Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Completion. A project is also run by a project manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day execution of tasks, and is often appointed by the project owner or sponsor.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

In a recent MIT Sloan Executive Education innovation@work post the author Eric von Hippel asserts that company leaders focus too much on what’s next based on their internal product innovators, and they do not listen enough to the people using the products. Do you watch the trends of competitors or others close to your market?

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AUGUST 24, 2013

In his book Nice Companies Finish First: Why Cutthroat Management is over—and Collaboration Is In , author Peter Shankman shows how famously nice executives, entrepreneurs, and companies are setting the standard for success in this new world. Nothing happens—good or bad—without the world knowing it.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

Managers and executives, who are trying to improve the performance of their teams, are actively helping to improve the overall performance of their organization. development) regarding the execution of work. Wondering what you can do to boost your team’s engagement and output? Leadership.

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AUGUST 17, 2013

Not all product managers will one-day lead their company in an executive roll. If you seek to lead, invest at least 50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. Invest at least 20% leading those with authority over you and 15% leading your peers.” - Dee Hock.

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JUNE 2, 2012

Think for a moment about the wise old executives that you have learned from along the way. Every story that you tell will now become an invitation to those who see you and respect you as an executive thought leader. At face value, this sounds as though you are using your personal stories.

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JANUARY 11, 2014

Bill Zipp , a leadership guru who helps executive leaders accelerate their business growth, has the perfect answer: The Hour That Changes Everything. Weekly planning: To write a long-term vision or even a yearly plan, and not work at it each week, is as futile as saying you’re going to see the world but never making travel plans.

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MAY 5, 2009

While leading a team of Product Management and Marketing professionals not long ago, I coined the term “Flying Monkeys” for all unsolicited requests from executive management on behalf of customers and prospects that surfaced while executive were on the road. This harmonic balance is easily thrown off when Flying Monkeys appear.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

The presentation was great and I want to share a few of the key discussion points (in my own words and subject to my personal biases). At the heart of most problems that occur in business settings you find the following: Lack of influence Poor teamwork Mediocre productivity. Lead with integrity » Like Be the first to like this post.

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APRIL 6, 2013

Often leaders get to a point where they realize something is “off” between their sense of what they thought executive leadership would be and what it is turning out to be.

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

Equally important is that employees are instilled with the mind-set that they are capable of successfully executing the change strategies for themselves and their organization. A successful leader who leads by example and keeps his promises will gain the trust and loyalty of his employees. Basic economics: Supply and Demand.

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

Everybody knows it, and yet too many executives, VPs, managers or other so-called “leaders” seem to forget: it’s the people that make the organization successful. It’s too easy to focus on the products or the projects and lose track of the people who are doing the work.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

One Response Doug Taylor , on December 18, 2010 at 6:17 am said: Was reading an article about an executive who embodied your 10 points – Andrew Cherng at Panda Express.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

In many cases they also have to help executives do the same. . – The Product Management Perspective: Product managers play a key role in helping their teams to embrace product vision and direction. They must learn to present their roadmaps with passion and work to convince their teams they are headed in the right direction.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2013

The publication also includes interviews with top international academics and executives from Europe and North America who offer sound advice on how to find, encourage and nurture emerging talent in the workplace.

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

Prior to assuming CEO responsibilities for US Cellular in 1999 Jack had created a “virtual organization&# where he and other executives provided leadership to the company; he empowered their employees to make decisions and run the business.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

The executive team wants to know when we’re shipping. The sales team wants to know how the software will benefit their current customers and how they message it to new customers. The developers want specifics on how to develop every aspect of the new software application. The product management team needs to fill in all the gaps.

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JULY 10, 2009

Lee Iacocca , a business executive best known for his revival of Chrysler Corp. This role is critical to the success of any company and according to Steve Johnson should have a seat at the executive table. However, the principles that lead to success are not necessarily complex or difficult.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Most people probably don’t think of themselves as a product manager — perhaps engineer, accountant, salesperson, executive or some other title fits more comfortably. Everyone has a chance to be a brand worthy of remark.&#. When it comes to creating your own success, the ‘product’ metaphor is useful.

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MARCH 8, 2010

Over time, with continued successful product releases, wise executives will recognize the crucial role product managers play in their company’s success, and the rewards and credit will come. 2 Responses Khoo Chen Hui Andrew , on March 16, 2010 at 6:33 am said: I study IT cousrse, now.

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APRIL 28, 2012

The authors of the book, Erik Peterson and Tim Riesterer , are also executives for Corporate Visions , the organization that is “all about helping companies, like yours, be different in a rapidly commoditizing marketplace.”

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FEBRUARY 4, 2012

The compelling story draws you in and helps you feel what the characters are feeling, from problems with children to conflicts with executives in the boardroom. The Anatomy of Peace goes into rich detail about the negative effects of conflict, and more importantly how we can resolve problems before they even start.

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JULY 24, 2009

What can you — the leader — do to help people in your organization understand their roles and execute effectively? When people work together — each person contributing to their area of expertise — great things happen.

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OCTOBER 8, 2011

The book is especially important for every CEO, executive and manager, and anyone who has the seed of entrepreneurism growing within. —. The United States needs to more than triple its exports in the next five years and increase them by 20 times in the next 30 years. I highly recommend The Coming Jobs War to anyone who cares about the future.

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APRIL 4, 2011

The main character is Ken, a soccer dad who goes on a journey to find out how to improve his execution and increase his success. Author Tom Connellan uses the “business fable” style for The 1% Solution, interlacing actionable ideas with a fictional plot.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

My staff watching from the factory’s executive suite, was worried the picketers would take a baseball bat to me, but nobody did, because I kept them talking. One way or another, I was determined to turn the walls between us into a bridge that could span our differences.

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DECEMBER 14, 2013

McKinsey Insights ’ Pankaj Ghemawat references a survey of senior executives where 76% of them feel they need to develop global-leadership capabilities, but only 7% of feel they are doing so effectively. How exactly – and based on what specific parameters – is your team improving? Define Your Metrics.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Then take it another step; consider the most senior leader in your line of sight – perhaps the chief executive. To help you measure your inclination and desire to rise to new levels of leadership, look at your immediate boss’s job and ask yourself if you could do it as well or better – answer honestly. thanks a lot.

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