N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2011

I have watched entrepreneurs and executives initially trivialize the value of influence in a capital transaction, only to regret it down the road. That being said, they also need to be actively engaged in catalyzing high impact sales, marketing, and business development activities with strategic and tactical partners outside the portfolio.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In 2004 the Corporate Executive Board’s research showed an 87% decrease in the likelihood of departure for highly engaged employees. If we look around and see that people are disengaged, that leaders are driving toward tactical outcomes and short-term wins, and that organizations are blindly driving ahead.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

I believe the same characteristics that are present in the heart of a warrior are also present in the most successful executives and entrepreneurs. I’ve rarely come across students of military history that don’t have a great command of both strategic thinking and tactical implementation.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

and is an expert on risk, strategy, and finance. We demonstrate that agile organizations possess both strategic and tactical agility. Tactical agility enables employees at all levels to take smart risks, capture opportunities, improvise and innovate as they execute a clear strategy. Northern Command.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Section IV: Tactics. Great leaders tend to be tactical geniuses and display a strong bias to action. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. They understand the difference between raw data and useful information. should anything be transparent?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

It is my experience that they either lack the personal skill sets, or haven’t built the right executive team to lead change, they just don’t recognize the need for change, or they just don’t care. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Begin by taking a look at your current operations and identify the practices that are causing environmental damage. If your staff can work from home, you’ll reduce your carbon footprint, and your company’s finances will receive a boost too. First thing’s first: you’ll need to find your flaws. Green Initiatives.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Unless you are a very large enterprise it is unlikely that you have the time, money, staffing, or external professional relationships to execute a brand management strategy such as the one outlined above. The preceding description paints the perfect illustration of why branding is one of my favorite topics…It is complex.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

Those professionals that have self respect, and demonstrate a true respect for others regardless of their station in life, are much more likely to be successful over the long-term than those that use the tactics of disrespect to humiliate and intimidate. I think not. Ramzi I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Lack of Interaction : Along the lines of number one above, if executives, management, and staff don’t proactively seek your advice and input then you have a respect problem. Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 10, 2020

Do a little digging to see what kind of operating systems and machines people use at work. ERP software has been used to improve a variety of business operations. Certain ERP programs can help you better manage HR, or even your finance department. Consider Current Tech Needs.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Each one also contains a marketing plan and executive summary template. Kudos to Invoiceberry for figuring out this effective lead-gen tactic too! These plans are tailored to meet your financing requirements which is a huge bonus for those seeking funding through banks. If you don’t mind doing that, it’s a good deal.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Facebook, which has more than 600 million users and was valued at $50 billion in a recent funding round, is grabbing online-advertising from Yahoo, MySpace and others. Facebook executives aren't shy about their aspirations. "We Email and search are two of the most used and most effective marketing tactics.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

It has definitely caused its fair share of angst, frustration, and vigorous debate among executives and professional advisors simply for the reason that it is one of the few metrics that touches virtually every aspect of a business.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

When you own and operate a business you need to have certain procedures for an efficient and seamless function. Sometimes the difficulty of managing your time makes for a haphazard operation. An inefficient operation results in unproductive activities which often miss the point and worse yet, result in wasted time and wasted resources.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 19, 2015

Organizations rely on their data in order to make critical operational, tactical, and transactional business decisions that significantly affect the survival and livelihood of their company. The data with which is used to make decisions must be accurate, consistent, and reliable.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Then we have to deconstruct our abilities in each area, map a tactical plan to get better and measure our progress. In whatever role we choose to excel, we first must 'know' the inter-connected elements that define competency. Short of this, saying we need to be more disciplined is like shooting at a target in the fog.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., link] ATIG We must rethink the leadership tactic !!!! They are the ones that put the needs of others, as well as the needs of the organization, ahead of their own. only to fail in miserable fashion.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 4, 2017

How can you demand efficiency if you are not operating efficiently yourself? Working with a cash flow finance company is highly recommended. If you get an indication that a client is not going to pay on time, a finance firm will pay on their behalf. The client will then pay the lender instead. Do your research beforehand….

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Those professionals that have self respect, and demonstrate a true respect for others regardless of their station in life, are much more likely to be successful over the long-term than those that use the tactics of disrespect to humiliate and intimidate.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 13, 2017

If you want to grow your business , improve your productivity, and generally operate well, here are some of the key areas you could consider outsourcing. Then there’s the actual administering of your business operations. It’s nothing all that new, but as trends go, it’s certainly making waves out there in the business world right now.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Think About Finances. Finding a good mentor, with a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur or executive in your field, can take a huge amount of the weight off your shoulders. As these people become more familiar with their departments and senior roles, you should keep them in the loop about more executive decisions.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Not only is this operational approach costly, but outsourcing activities face many challenges such as communication barriers, untimeliness, and data errors. The ability to automate processes has transformed business operations; in order to thrive in a competitive market, businesses must conform to the new business model of automating work.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

I have found that highly productive executives and companies clearly understand the value, leverage, efficiency, and economies of scale that are generated by assembling highly focused, motivated, and productive teams. Team building basics are often overlooked by ineffective leaders or unproductive companies.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. What’s a manager or executive to do? How do your organization’s strategic and operational goals inform what work roles will be needed in the future? Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The first type is known as tactical performance. Tactical performance is how effectively your organization sticks to its strategy. In Precision’s case, good tactical performance required developing rules, checklists, and standard operating procedures and then following them closely. Overdoing Tactical Performance.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2024

Automation also reduces the risk of errors and ensures consistency in the execution of HR processes. Consolidated HR Operations What is an HRIS? An HRIS consolidates HR data and processes in one place, enabling cost savings and streamlined operations compared to using disparate tools.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2014

According to “Spin Selling” author Neil Rackham, when Xerox first established a sales operations group in the 1970s to take on activities such as sales planning, compensation, forecasting, and territory design, group leader J. Second, they must be strategic and tactical.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

I will onshore, offshore, outsource, insource, or execute whatever business strategy I implement without regard for diversity. Do you really want to financially incentivize your executives to make hiring decisions that place a greater value upon diversity mandates than qualifications? In fact, the report points out how “U.S.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 28, 2016

And you probably won’t even know you’ve been affected until it’s too late to prevent significant damage to your company’s finances, operations, and reputation. But the scale of the problem means cybersecurity should be a concern for every executive, from HR to Marketing. The risk is growing.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A full-service agency will also have an account, finance, and creative team. They manage marketing operations. Marketing operations specialists oversee day-to-day functions and use data analytics to evaluate overall performance. They also participate in strategy-level conversations and cross-tactical execution planning.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

HAVING ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ REGARDING PERSONAL VS. BUSINESS FINANCES. He currently co-owns and operates three entrepreneurial companies with his father, Elliott Greenberg, which have each flourished for over 10 years. In this way, important business matters become family matters. About the Author.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2017

Streiff’s drive to speed up decision-making, overcome bureaucracy, and deliver rapid execution, exposed historic and deep divisions between executives at the consortium. Organizational politics refers to a variety of activities associated with the use of influence tactics to improve personal or organizational interests.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

While I might spend a bit of time evaluating the most efficient strategy for getting to the other side of said wall, it will ultimately be my focus on the tactical execution of conquering the challenge that will determine my success. link] mikemyatt Bingo – plan, execute, assess, and adjust. Great post, Joe M.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

You see, while creativity is a clearly a valuable asset, unbridled creativity where random, disparate ideas abound outside of a sound decisioning and execution framework will create distraction and chaos much more often than they will lead to innovation. It must be actionable through tactical implementation.

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