Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

From managing strategic direction, evaluating group and company operations to communicating with various stakeholders – the daily schedule of a CEO can be relentless. Travel Smart. CEOs can spend a significant amount of time traveling between meetings, offices and partners. Reserve Time. Power Sessions.

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CEO Chief Executive Officer Management Delegation 109

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

On this 2-year anniversary of Susan’s book, listen in as she builds upon the latest scientific research on the nature of human motivation, and lays out a tested model and course of action to help leaders increase productivity and engagement, as well as purpose and fulfillment. However, Mark’s influence has not been limited to chicken.

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Motivation Webinar Blanchard Storytelling 265

Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We’re More Productive When We’re Not Travelling or Commuting All the Time – Many of us – myself included – have been amazed at how much we can get done in a day when we’re not spending 2 or 3 days a week travelling for business or 2 or 3 hours a day commuting back and forth to the office.

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Travel Bottom-up Productivity Products 196

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 31, 2022

And the best way to keep your employees motivated is by providing incentives that will boost productivity and maintain morale. By helping your employees achieve these career goals, you can have them working for you more productively. It can be travel or merchandise awards. Awarding the Employee of the Month.

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Call Center Incentives Productivity Products 100

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

These roles typically involve significant travel and on-site work, making implementing remote work options challenging. Similarly, the rise of financial technology or “fintech” companies is disrupting the industry, offering new products and services that can better meet and exceed the needs of consumers.

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Insurance Finance Comparison Trends 217

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 25, 2020

For example, a manager might delay travel or defer other expenses in the last weeks of a quarter to create the appearance of lower operating costs, thus a better bottom line. Math vs. Behavior – Operating results presented in an organization’s P&L reflect an aggregation of activities.

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P&L ROE Metrics CFO 220

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 5, 2023

. “We view the pandemic as a wicked problem for higher education, because it forced decision-makers to develop urgent and dramatic solutions to prevent viral spread, such as travel restrictions, transition to online teaching and safety measures for labs and classroom facilities,” the researchers explain.

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Education Comparison Guidelines Participative 89

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

To say travel has been disrupted this year is perhaps something of an understatement. While newspaper headlines have examined the travails of the tourism industry and the impact reductions in business travel is having on the sector, they are not the only group for whom travel restrictions have had a profound impact.

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Tourism Travel Short-term GDP 139

Chart Your Course

AUGUST 22, 2014

For business owners facing a time crunch, the good news is that you can gain extra hours of productivity by using technology to save time managing many common chores. The most essential time management technology for increasing your productivity is calendar scheduling software. Calendar Management. Communications.

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Tools Productivity Products Company 133

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

.” Societal costs These societal costs include factors such as increased traffic congestion, heightened collision risks, and amplified noise levels, primarily due to ride-hailing drivers traveling to and from fast-charging stations. And vehicle distance traveled will increase with electrification.”

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Travel Cost Policies Construction 91

Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 2, 2020

I described an experience early in my career while serving as national sales manager for one of my company’s operating divisions. I was informed that production of a batch of product was found to have trace contaminants and needed to be recalled. This was before the days of smart phones, email and text messages.

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Silverman Banking Reputation Open-book 251

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 15, 2023

“Although cross-border cooperation in the European Union and in its adjacent areas is supported by, e.g., the Interreg and ENI programs, the outcomes have remained modest in terms of cooperation in science, research, and product development,” the researchers explain.

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Cooper Transportation Travel Quality 101

N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2014

Another common complaint about Business Review Meetings is that nearly always the time gets hijacked with discussions on day-to-day operating or tactical issues, especially when we have a room full of engineers turned managers; they quickly dive down into trying to fix the problem right then. “The same three guys take up all the air time.

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Review CFO Operations Efficiency 388

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can include positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, or Operations Manager. However, corporate roles can often require long hours and lots of travel, so consider your lifestyle before pursuing this as a career. These can include policy analyst, operations manager, and finance director positions.

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Career Real Estate Finance Chief Financial Officer 97

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 16, 2018

Reduced Travel Time. Increased Productivity. The benefits of increasing productivity to the workers and management is perhaps the most sought after reason why employers are now offering the option for remote workdays. So why are more and more people choosing to work remote? Lower Costs For the Employer. Final Thoughts.

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Team Stress Cost Transportation 221

Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Take these 5 steps to still present yourself as a professional, inspire confidence, and move forward productively. Communication. With Words. Inspiration.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Follow-up 363

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Global mindset is truly having the desire, knowledge, and skills to operate effectively in business today. One needs to know how to negotiate with vendors, sell to customers, and lead productive teamwork across regions – often in multiple countries at the same time. We need to take it as seriously as we do other business operations.

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Globalization Long-term Social Capital Travel 150

HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2023

Remember when the iPhone was first introduced and people were still figuring out how to operate a smartphone? The role has gained immense popularity in the start-up ecosystem, with many firms searching for individuals who can assist them in scaling their operations quickly and efficiently. Data Science – A New Frontier.

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Creativity Agility Technology Marketing 109

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

If we can harness the untapped potential buried deep within the hearts of our people, we can turn engagement from a liability into real, sustainable competitive advantage and usher in gains in productivity unseen since the industrial revolution! For those who are not familiar with the concepts, here is a ten-second summary.

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Blanchard Competitive Advantage Open-book Travel 226

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 15, 2020

Data from the UK’s Department for Transport reveals that travel is down significantly, with car travel down roughly 60%, bus travel down around 90%, and train and underground travel down nearly 100% compared to normal levels. ” A permanent shift. . ” A permanent shift.

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Travel Energy Efficiency Airlines 87

Strategy Driven

APRIL 29, 2023

For example, a company specializing in SaaS products might use a CRM tool to manage its sales leads. Efficient data storage solutions enable enterprises to improve data management, monitor their websites , enhance data security, increase workflow efficiency, and save IT infrastructure and operations costs.

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Management Real Estate Efficiency CRM 96

Leading Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

Srini Pillay wrote in the Harvard Business Review, “The brain operates optimally when it toggles between focus and unfocus, allowing you to develop resilience, enhance creativity, and make better decisions too.” Travel helps to spark creativity as does creating temporal distance. The Naysayer Mindset.

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Creativity Benchmarking Learning-by-Doing Construction 267

Strategy Driven

MARCH 30, 2020

Activists and politicians demand the modernization of energy production, supply, and consumption. They will continue to propel global travel and commerce. Rapidly-growing Asian economies need them to support their population and production boom. It will be the result of the depletion of existing (known) fields and production.

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Industry Energy Offshoring Technology 75

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

To rise from the ashes, our young management team made several tough sacrifices to transform a multi-product, multi-brand operation from generalist to specialist. This turnaround occurred at Jacobs Suchard’s North American operation, eventually sold to Kraft/Mondelez after many years of profitable growth as a coffee specialist.

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Human Resources Restructuring Competitive Advantage Marketing Strategy 183

HR Digest

MARCH 27, 2020

This job doesn’t require one to travel or move office; they can do it from the study room or wherever they are. Being a tour guide can be anyone’s dream job, especially if the person likes traveling and being active outdoors. Intelligence Operatives or Government Agencies. Some of them include: Translator. Flight Attendant.

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Tourism Airlines Travel Hotels 116

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With a growing focus on mental well-being and work-life balance, it seems a good time as any to reassess our current work systems objectively and shift to a 4-hour work week that does not have to compromise on productivity. In 2019, Microsoft Japan conducted a “Work-Life Choice” challenge and saw productivity rise by 40 percent.

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Automotive Industry Absenteeism Report 98

Strategy Driven

JULY 1, 2020

Civil engineers design dams and the final product is amazing. Navigation dams are used to allow ships to travel in certain rivers. Mine tailings are by-products of certain mine operations. Dams are majestic but they also serve many purposes. Here’s a look at what dams are and the structures’ many uses.

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Construction Engineering Travel Follow-up 128

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 17, 2019

My latest book, “ The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures” examines key pillars on how to become a better leader by creating a winning culture, achieving operational excellence – all without dismissing the power of profit. Risk-taker. Taking risks is part of being in business.

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Leadership Open-book Mentor Follow-up 246

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2022

As more and more businesses start to pay attention to how they operate in greener and more efficient ways, one of the things that your business can’t afford to overlook is its supply chain. When you reduce the amount of distances that products need to travel, it makes it easier for you to reduce your carbon emissions.

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Supply Chain Transportation How To Efficiency 65

HR Digest

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The move follows through with their “Operational Excellence Program” that they announced in October 2022, adding that additional organizational restructuring was necessary, highlighting that certain corporate functions would be supported by third-party outsourcing providers in addition to the Hasbro job cuts. Travelling and Trekking ? ?️?️‍?

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Franchising Restructuring Outsourcing Retail 98

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 2, 2021

Without additional temperature controls within the truck, products can spoil or be damaged by temperature variations. Depending on the route the truck travels, you may see significant variations in outside temperatures. Other products need to be kept frozen, within tight tolerances. Loading and Unloading.

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Management Tips Transportation Chemicals 117

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2021

There is a lot involved in the fulfillment process before a product can be shipped to a customer. Outsourcing this part of your business comes with many benefits, such as allowing you to focus on other areas of your business, broaden your reach and grow into new markets, cheaper operating and shipping costs, and much more.

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Company Tips Outsourcing Reputation 105

HR Digest

JANUARY 15, 2022

The benefits of remote work include increased productivity , flexibility, and job satisfaction. Critical business functions such as financial services and high-profile operations like government tend to need onsite presence. Productivity depends on collaboration. But, there are ways it can increase productivity too. .

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Absenteeism Video Transportation Tools 130

Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2021

Make sure the price you get for your product or service is higher than the cost of delivering an additional device (e.g., Increase the price, reduce the cost of delivering the incremental unit , or avoid selling the product or service when you find circumstances with a negative variable contribution. Top Reasons Why Start-Ups Fail.

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Price Consultative Cost Travel 71

Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2020

The spreading pandemic has forced businesses into a world full of remote work arrangements and travel restrictions. Further, in the past, organizations have used conference calls, teleconferencing, and telecommuting as ways to partly support their operations and offer flexibility to employees. How do you think they operate?

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Team How To Video Conference 123

Women on Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Sometimes business was lost to brick and mortar operations because of the “unprofessional” assumptions people had about work-from-home professionals. There are some tricks that can help you be productive when working at home and I would like to share the ones that have helped me. Get Up Early & Get To Bed Early. Build A Team.

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Succession Apparel Workshop Merchandising 239

Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

The most important job for startups is to focus on their (probably one) product and to subsequently scale up. Established organizations have to entertain many more considerations with their complicated product portfolios and business structures. This is where the established player reigns. It pays the rent.

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Innovation Organization Bottom-up Airlines 221