Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2020

That’s how humans approach remarkable challenges… and how I’m unconsciously going about one of my projects. When projects deal with human behavior, it always results in radical uncertainty. For my project, I began by asking myself, What’s going on here? I understood that my Neural Network wasn’t the end-product itself.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the following paragraphs, we will delve into practical strategies that can significantly enhance employee engagement across your organization – and, as a natural consequence, boost productivity across the board! Prioritizing Clear Communication and Goal Alignment Transparency and clarity are foundational to engagement.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 8, 2024

Lines of responsibility can be fuzzy, and your priorities or incentives might clash with your coworkers’ goals. Once you’ve identified the root cause of the issue, you know which of the four dimensions of productive conflict to work on first. If you’re in a matrixed organization, it gets more complicated.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 23, 2020

At its core, lean project management is about delivering greater value while minimizing waste. In that sense, this approach will help you improve quality while decreasing the cost of production — but where do you begin? Make Your Projects Run More Efficiently and Deliver Better Results Through Lean Project Management.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For example, investing significant resources to develop an innovative new product makes sense if there is a realistic potential for making a profit from selling the new product. The first approach is involving others to develop high- quality team goals that produce results. Test the Quality of the Goal.

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Failure should never be the goal, but it should be a tool. You’re well past the point of no return when you finally come to the realization that the project has been a mistake all along. Not only does it hurt to discover you’ve made a mistake after investing substantial time and effort into a project.

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HR Digest

JUNE 10, 2022

Toxic productivity is a problem that many people in the workplace struggle with. This can happen for several reasons, but one of the main causes is being too focused on short-term goals instead of taking a step back and looking at the big picture. What Is Toxic Productivity? But what does productivity that is toxic mean?

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Why set goals? Career development is quite challenging to achieve without goals. Setting career goals encourages constant development. If you don’t know how to set goals, don’t worry about it. Check on them at least once a month and take on new projects to exert those skills and improve them. That’s okay.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 7, 2017

Whether you’re facing price pressure from domestic competitors, startups, powerful customers, or low-cost overseas providers, you’ve heard the mantra of “productivity” preached again and again. What typically comes to mind when your organization starts talking about increasing productivity? Suggestion boxes. Broad training programs.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

While this model has many benefits, it also presents challenges that can hinder productivity. This is known as the productivity paradox. Workplace Paradoxes: Hybrid Work Advantages and Productivity Issues The productivity paradox refers to the phenomenon in which increased technology and flexibility lead to decreased productivity.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 16, 2021

And how can you save money by using the right software product? Benefits of software products for businesses. Let’s begin with how people consume and purchase more and more software products, whether they own a business or for personal use. Thus, using a software product can bring real value to your life and company.

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 31, 2017

I am always striving to increase my productivity. I wish this was an easy goal to just check off but I have found that it’s not that easy. Increased productivity doesn’t come by blinking your eyes and clicking your heels. Here are the 3 Simple Steps To Increase Your Productivity Immediately: WRITE IT DOWN.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Don’t just say “we value collaboration,” define what collaboration looks like in practice – regular team meetings, shared documents, cross-functional projects. Align strategic goals with cultural direction – will the new culture be more risk-taking or conservative, hierarchical or flat? Remember, granularity is key.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 3, 2023

Pave the Way for a More Successful and Productive Working Relationship One-on-one meetings with your boss can be a powerful tool to enhance your career development , improve your relationship, and clarify work expectations. A list of well-crafted questions can ensure these meetings are productive and meaningful.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

He said, I busted my ass to get this done, made sure it was perfect and I met every one of the projects requirements. The goal is we need to do what matters most here. So for this kind of leader, their ability to see and touch a work product is crucial. I met with my boss today and she blew it off. Now you know how to proceed.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 19, 2017

This month’s festival is all about goal setting (especially with your team) for the new year. Jon Verbeck of JonVerbeck.com suggests that you set five shorter term quarterly goals with the correct specific numeric targets. Ensure the goals are aligned with the overall purpose and strategy of your organization. Follow Jon.

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 2, 2019

One of the top challenges facing business leaders today is productivity. As your business grows, it can be increasingly hard to keep tabs of the staff’s overall productivity and maximize human resources. Setting goals is the easiest way to start improving your overall productivity. Eliminate Paper.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 4, 2013

In general, a project is defined as an activity or endeavor that has a definite start and end date, and is done to achieve certain goals or objectives. The common stages of a project include Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Completion. Below are more useful tips on how to manage a project effectively.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 31, 2024

Successful leaders understand that how they allocate their time can significantly impact their productivity, team morale, and overall success. Start your day by identifying the most critical tasks that align with your strategic goals. Set Clear Goals: Goal setting is a cornerstone of effective time management.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2020

If you want a corporate career as a business manager or a project manager, you are aware that meeting and exceeding goals and objectives are key to your success. They need dedication and time on your part and a focused guidance to help you achieve your career goal. You just have 24 hours in a day. Learn from the past.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 8, 2023

Picture this: Jennifer, a project manager in a mid-sized tech company, was once struggling to meet her quarterly targets. Set Micro-goals: Instead of setting broad monthly or quarterly goals, break them down into weekly or daily objectives. After all, businesses thrive on efficiency and productivity.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow nearly 14% a year in the next 6 years, that's understandable: there's a lot at stake. I've learned that from my nearly forty years of working with scientists and clinicians to transform inventions into successful commercial products. Models are developed, scrutinized, and refined.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

At worst, it could be disastrous for our projects, for our teams, and for our health. We still need to reach our goals, meet deadlines, and produce results. As a leader, you have the power and influence to help your team members develop new habits that can make them more productive. This is different.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 21, 2023

The ability to foster collaboration among and across departments can significantly enhance productivity, innovation, and overall organizational performance. For your team to be truly productive, collaboration is crucial. ” And a recent Forbes article underscores the tangible impact of collaboration on organizational performance.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Regularly communicate how individual roles and projects tie back to the company's purpose. For instance, in team meetings, discuss how specific tasks are crucial in achieving the organization’s broader goals. Customer Stories : Share stories of how your products or services have positively impacted customers.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Success is more than just a product of skill, timing, or luck; it's often a result of something deeper and more intentional: commitment. Genuine commitment means deciding and eliminating all other options, creating a single-minded focus that can catapult you toward your goal. But commitment doesn’t mean simply making a decision.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 3, 2016

It is also a celebration that has merit throughout the calendar year, especially as you strive to achieve challenging goals and grow as an individual. Embracing the Spirit of Moon Day: How to effectively motivate yourself and achieve your goals. Follow the Goldilocks Rule and set challenging, but attainable, goals.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Don’t just say “we value collaboration,” define what collaboration looks like in practice – regular team meetings, shared documents, cross-functional projects. Align strategic goals with cultural direction – will the new culture be more risk-taking or conservative, hierarchical or flat?

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 28, 2021

Leaders encourage, empower, and inspire their team members to reach shared goals by treading new waters. Nevertheless, all various styles intersect where goals meet realization, as leaders are able to translate ideas into deliverable projects. Click to continue reading.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 23, 2021

Crowdfunding is increasingly popular for a whole range of endeavors, but it is perhaps best remembered for the kind of, slightly wacky, products that would often appear on Kickstarter. “Crowdfunding activates feelings of working towards a goal with other people, and what we find is that it activates an interdependent mindset.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 4, 2024

Project-Based Learning In the real world, theory only gets you so far. Getting hands-on with projects is really the secret to turning textbook smarts into street smarts so that your learning experience is dynamic and effective. Say you’re a product manager really hoping to level up your UX design skills.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 29, 2010

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 3 Ways To Successfully Attain Any Goal In Life. You have grand designs on your future – unfortunately, you never meet your personal or professional goals.

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Engaging Leader

AUGUST 15, 2013

And whether we are getting things done ourselves or through other people, we need to maximize productivity. He’s been studying the topic of productivity and interviewing many experts and practitioners. They also address: The most common misconception Erik has seen about productivity. Time and energy. Distraction and focus.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

They explain how to set a realistic, attainable goal of feeling satisfied that you’ve had a productive day — to consistently work at your ‘optimal’ level. Imagine what kind of world we would live in if everyone shared the goal of leaving others better than we found them. After all, humans are social creatures.

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CEO Blog

JULY 8, 2012

This is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson We’ve all been there – that moment when accomplishing a set of daily goals seems about as likely as winning the lottery while vacationing on the sunny shores of the French Riviera. Accomplishing any set of daily goals begins with understanding that you must have priorities.

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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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Lead from Within

MARCH 15, 2023

When leaders work together with their team, they can achieve greater productivity, creativity, and teamwork. They feel they are the only ones who can do a task or project correctly. One way to address this challenge is to focus on the outcomes and goals of the task or project, rather than the specific steps and processes.

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