The Practical Leader

MARCH 29, 2023

It’s seen as a measure of our productivity — even our worth. A similar study by The Economist Intelligence Unit of 343 business found “the firms that ‘slowed down to speed up’ improved their top and bottom lines, averaging 40% higher sales and 52% higher operating profits over a three-year period.”

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LDRLB

APRIL 23, 2012

This is a guest post form Soren Kaplan. Others experience the inherent tension but let short-term goals and fire-fighting consume their lives – at the expense of preparing for and positioning themselves for the future. Some leaders consciously acknowledge this fundamental paradox.

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LDRLB

APRIL 23, 2012

This is a guest post form Soren Kaplan. Others experience the inherent tension but let short-term goals and fire-fighting consume their lives – at the expense of preparing for and positioning themselves for the future. Some leaders consciously acknowledge this fundamental paradox.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 13, 2011

Since 1969, Communispond has helped over 600,000 client associates – including CEOs, board chairs, sales leaders, sports, media, and political figures – to achieve business goals by communicating with clarity and power. If the boss isn’t clear on the project’s purpose, describe its goal. Step 2: Report the headlines.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Productivity improved? New products developed? Even when the overall aim is stability, often there are still change goals: to reduce variability, cut costs, reduce the time required, or reduce turnover, for example. Each innovation brings lessons that inform ongoing operations. Costs reduced? Change management.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Since 1969, Communispond has helped over 600,000 client associates – including CEOs, board chairs, sales leaders, sports, media, and political figures – to achieve business goals by communicating with clarity and power. He also served as President of Kaplan College, a division of Kaplan Inc., Click here to cancel reply.

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