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What Makes Six Disciplines for Excellence A Different Kind Of Business Book

Six Disciplines

“Here’s what differentiates this book: it bridges concept and principles to execution.” ” (Sam Decker, Decker Marketing). “Full of incredibly useful tools and charts -- all about how small businesses execute strategy.” ” (David Daniels, Business & Technology Reinvention).

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Performance Measurement

Strategy Driven

Since the unit’s reported financial results were so good, the executives at the corporate headquarters didn’t ask many questions about the drivers of the unit’s profits – until it was too late. It turned out that the unit was driving profits by raising prices and cutting marketing and advertising expenditures.

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CEOs, Get to Know Your Rivals

Harvard Business Review

He claimed that based on this insight he could anticipate their market moves one or even two steps in advance. From plumbing equipment to casinos, these executives all agreed: what Chambers said was not only true but almost an understatement. He had recruited other quant experts, such as Norton, formerly of American Express.

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Three Things that Actually Motivate Employees

Harvard Business Review

The most motivated and productive people I’ve seen recently work in an older company on the American East Coast deploying innovative technology products to transform a traditional industry. ” “We’re working on the most advanced technology.” ” “Our products change lives.”

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What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

Performing market assessments. Managing tight deadlines, revenue targets, market demands, prioritization conflicts, and resource constraints all at once is not for the faint of heart. So, what should you consider if you’re thinking of pursuing a PM role? Running design sprints. Feature prioritization and roadmap planning.