Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 22, 2019

I got so much done, and this was just highlighted by the day my internet satellite was installed—and I suddenly got dragged back into the distractions of email and social media and had the least productive day ever. So, here are my top tips to help you create unbridled productivity. Turn Off All Notifications . Track Your Results.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

‘Why do good projects go bad?’ – This seems to be a question a lot of project managers end up asking themselves. This blog post presents some of the most common project management mistakes made by companies all over the world. An organisational culture that is not ready for project management. Resisting change.

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Leading Blog

JULY 12, 2019

Increasing shareholder value, company market share, or worker productivity just doesn’t jazz the average worker. As a leader or manager, you have to attend to the goals of your board or bosses and to the career aspirations of your workers. Aligning Goals Increases Workers’ Courage. It doesn’t matter what your company peddles.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 10, 2021

The harsh reality is that few entrepreneurs become successful in their careers, irrespective of whether you use money or popularity as metrics to measure success. Imagine there are two people in a room selling identical products. Success is a metric you can measure through different metrics. Conclusion.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Setting the right targets and goals over the short and long terms is a fine art that requires a delicate blend of unbridled optimism and cold-eyed realism, sometimes bordering on schizophrenia. (I’ve 3) Dream and Goal set realistically in a 12-24 month window, and, this is very important: If you hit them, raise the bar quickly.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Define Your Metrics. Starting from your own performance metrics, you have to extend individualized and group metrics for your team. A research paper titled Metrics: You are what you measure by John R. A research paper titled Metrics: You are what you measure by John R. Management isn’t just about goals.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Success means different things depending on your industry, your products, your market and, most importantly, your goals. The crux of measuring success in business is quantifiable, trackable metrics. Sales metrics. Take a look at customer demographics, and whether certain products are more popular in certain areas.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Boost Employee Productivity A study by Stanford University found that remote workers are 13% more productive than their in-office counterparts, making it a compelling reason to consider remote work. Additionally, project management tools like Asana and Trello have helped me stay organized and on track.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 16, 2014

Peter Fingar, co-author of Business Process Management : The Third Wave , then asks these measurement corollaries in his 2013 article “How Do Your BPM Metrics Measure Up?”. Set Clear, Specific Goals – The leaders must have clear goals and they need to articulate them. Metrics should cause action today.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

The oilfield services industry (OFS) encompasses all products and services related to oil exploration and extraction. Cost-Effective Oilfield services are vital to oil and gas exploration and production success. Service providers must establish key satisfaction metrics and present them to the producer on every job.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 19, 2019

Many IT executives moan about mismanagement in so many projects. In fact, even with project management applications, IT projects often end up taking much longer than anticipated and going beyond the budget. While every project is different, the problems that may impact and possibly put projects at risk are often pretty similar.

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Great Results Team Building

JUNE 5, 2018

And whatever trophy or result you desire – whether it is for an athletic team performance or a corporate project or a sales goal – the attainment of that goal will be the result of focusing on things other than results. Trophies are nice – but they are a by-product of caring about things that matter more. For example….

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

In long term-projects, even short-term ones, it is imperative to have a system through which results are measurable. Productivity Increase : One great advantage of having performance measures is that it increases productivity in any given task or project, especially in a team. Establish Long-term Goals and Objectives .

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 10, 2022

Even when leaders see the need and benefits of changing a process or a platform, the entire team must ultimately buy-in and make a commitment to adapt if the changes are to have a lasting and positive impact on productivity and results. 6 Need clarity of a metric to measure the progress and results.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 17, 2012

Why do the goals that you’ve set out for your team to accomplish matter? So how can you make sure the goals you’ve set out for your organization are aligned with your noble cause? Is your focus solely on how to achieve goals and not addressing why they matter?

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Link Performance to Goals It might be easier to convey a perspective with fixed start and end points in mind. While listing the things to say in a performance review, try to link it to a fixed goal so employees can visualize how they are currently measuring up to it without feeling cornered by your phrasing.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2021

These roadblocks can create a negative impact on the productivity of the team and business. Then how would you drive efficiency within the team so that productivity doesn’t falter? Design a precise project plan. You must have a clear and precise project plan before starting the task. Appropriate success metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Start by reflecting on some of the projects you’ve completed, the teams you’ve been on or the roles you’ve served in. An elevator pitch about the size, product/service, and ultimate fate of the companies you’ve worked at can ensure a quality discussion about your candidacy. .

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

. “I’ve noticed we’ve had a few missed deliverables lately (or late work, or poor performance metrics). My plate is already full, but I also want to ensure our team meets our goals. Workplace gossip will tank productivity and then your manager has to deal with the lazy coworker AND the distraction it’s causing.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Still, a few of these are worth noting: the productivity it provides, the increased ability to fix bugs faster with this approach, and the ability to avoid adding unnecessary code. Set Reasonable Expectations : Setting clear expectations before beginning the project will help to ensure a successful one.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 10, 2018

Intuitively, many entrepreneurs and businesses believe that the key to faster growth and success is more products, features, and markets. It’s a tough world even for big-company generalists, who take on the complexities of product diversification. Well-articulated goals and metrics. Just ask J.C.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Not only do companies need to put out job postings and hire correctly, but they also need to ensure that employee productivity is maintained and any roadblocks to their work are addressed immediately. Companies need employees to run their business and these individuals are hired by HR.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2021

How much would they be willing to pay for your product or service? For this step, you need metrics like trends, size, as well as projected growth. In other words, your goal is to learn about your competition, not your consumers. What’s the size of your target market? What are their buying habits?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2016

As I engage with senior leaders to learn how they view leadership, the concepts they provide are almost exclusively financial metrics. Beyond “making money” or “finishing projects,” what is the meaningful outcome of the work? Do your products and services help improve the quality of life of customers? How do customers benefit?

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 24, 2014

Working on a team can be rewarding and increase productivity OR it can be a nightmare and make everything more awful. Return to your Project Charter and confirm that the team knows the Goals, Roles and Procedures. Here’s an example of ‘ Goals of the Team Project’ survey questions and format.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Additionally, it provides clarity about their specific roles and responsibilities, ensuring that they have a clear understanding of what is expected of them and how their contributions fit into the larger organizational goals. This includes instructions, tips, and best practices for navigating and maximizing the utility of the digital tool.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Business is a fast and zigzagging road – a road that needs guardrails to keep businesses and projects on track. you need to establish your own guardrails so you do not drive your company or project into the weeds. Replicating your successes to bring your product to the masses. Define when you have completed your zig zag.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 25, 2012

One would think that a company where employees are encouraged to meet deadlines and rewarded for doing so consistently would lead to super-productivity and efficiency. Staying focused on a goal. But when the goal becomes more important to management than the underlying values of the organization, it can lead to a dysfunctional culture.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 6, 2011

The COO Nikhil recently promoted Jackson from Production Manager to General Manager of Production. A promotion that required Jackson to; Determine, handle and plan many projects of the Subordinate Managers, as well as his own capability to see the interconnectedness within each project.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

With the way trends and technology keep adapting, having strong control over the human resources invested in a company and planning for the long term can be just as crucial a decision as planning a new product launch or seeking a profitable business deal. Investment in HR Technology Another investment avenue is in HR technology.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

A great leader who can identify concerns and build enthusiasm – even on high-risk projects – brings a new level of trust and freedom that drives everyone to impressive heights. Leadership training can take many forms, including online courses and workshops, but can also be customized to meet specific organizational goals.

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HR Digest

JULY 17, 2019

HRs control a lot of data, such as labor costs, cost of employment, cost of turnover and others, which are used in different ways to unravel critical information and as a key indicator for performance and productivity. HRs must be equipped with the percentage values of these metrics in their organizations. Disrupt talent analytics.

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The Empowered Buisness

JANUARY 26, 2016

BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal , a concept introduced by Jim Collins in his book, “Built to Last.” A bigger, bolder, more powerful outcome than goals with a target timeframe of 10 – 30 years from now. It can uncover whether the underlying reasons for your goals/decisions are for healthy or unhealthy reasons.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

They must be relevant, meaningful, in alignment with cultural values, and tied to the right set of metrics. My experience is that bonuses are absolutely effective given this caveat: they must be structured and implemented properly. It is not the bonus that is right or wrong, but the manner in which it is rolled-out.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Writing a thank you email to your coworker or supervisor for assistance on a project can include a more elaborate explanation of why you are thankful. I would love to collaborate with the company to further these goals. Try to mention people and projects by name to personalize the email. No one enjoys receiving those.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The CHRO functions should be recognized as imperative in building and assigning talent and as the appropriate channel to unleash the organization’s workforce in the most productive sense. Designing the specific metric requires a huge contribution from the CHRO. The HR is supposed to be a true partner to the CEO, just like the CFO.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 22, 2013

Their direct manager is noticing a lapse in time for responses to customers and project members, poor delegation of tasks and prioritization of incoming and outgoing work, plus increased signs of stress with the employees. Positive ways to increase trust and influence amongst project support staff and peers. Goal Setting and Time Span.

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