N2Growth Blog

APRIL 4, 2011

With all of the current emphasis on tactical execution I guess I understand how a question like this could be posed, but wow, what a sad commentary on the state of executive leadership when a CEO asks whether or not strategy is relevant. While separate functions and disciplines, one cannot prosper without the other.

Tactics 305

Tactics Short-term Strategic Planning CEO 305

General Leadership

MAY 7, 2014

Consider the following: If EQ is to us, what an engine is to a car – then self-regulation is the drive train that powers how we operate. “…self-regulation is the drive train that powers how we operate…” Our capacity for self-regulation acts in the same way. Lose brand power. Lose situational power.

Emotional Intelligence 419

Emotional Intelligence Self-aware Short-term Goleman 419

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 2, 2021

The paper highlights the various survival tactics used by corporate venturing managers during the pandemic, including rationalization, risk reduction, partner reliability, and opportunity recognition. Maintaining an innovation agenda is paramount for the long-term survival of organizations,” the researchers say.

Venture Funding 126

Venture Funding Short-term Long-term Innovation 126

Next Level Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

These folks are actually team leaders with broad scopes of responsibility so they have the platform to operate as a leader across their enterprise but they haven’t let go of the superstar, go-to person modus operandi that got them noticed in the first place. It’s actually pretty simple and not that complex to operate that way.

Long-term 131

Long-term How To Short-term Tactics 131

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. With a diverse background in human resources, information technology, and operations, his business and leadership acumen is only exceeded by his commitment to making others better.

Human Resources 469

Human Resources Globalization Diversity Resources 469

Skip Prichard

MAY 17, 2021

Often the lack of this balance between the long-term strategy and the short-term operational demands is the cause of numerous problems from crisis to scandal to poor results. The response here cannot just be a tactical one. Make balance your goal not the illusion of short-term efficiency. Listen more.

Short-term 108

Short-term Leadership Long-term How To 108

Next Level Blog

MAY 1, 2019

This tactic works best when you’ve got a little bit of margin based on the mix of availability of time, talent and fit. Rent : There may be short-term but critical needs on your team where it makes more sense to rent talent rather than buy it or build it. When you need to sell, you need to sell.

Real Estate 129

Real Estate Development Team How To 129

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

We chase short-term wins. They go after short-term wins and cannot lift their heads high enough to glimpse the future. If we look around and see that people are disengaged, that leaders are driving toward tactical outcomes and short-term wins, and that organizations are blindly driving ahead.

Leadership Development 322

Leadership Development Development Leadership Self-aware 322

In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2012

The 100% boundary can get crowded and those obsessed with winning or defending their territory often resort to non-strategic tactics. The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. Be forewarned, this tactic destroys profits.

Sports 228

Sports Tactics Competitive Advantage Short-term 228

In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 22, 2012

Suffice to say, most of the issues were short-term and operational rather than strategic. Fortunately for me, I grew up in strategic environments and I learned to balance operational challenges with strategic opportunity. No matter what a company’s product or service, this is not a business anomaly.

Strategy 196

Strategy Short-term Constraint Strategic Planning 196

Leading Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Instead, I let short-term tactical thinking cloud my execution. He was very responsive to being challenged, to see beyond the tactical aspects of his role and embrace a more strategic one. He has a diverse background covering sales, operations, marketing, and product management.

Leadership 169

Leadership Tactics Self-aware Short-term 169

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. Organizations can use such phrases to curb dissent, cultivate an “us versus them” approach, and deflect responsibility. References Adams, J.

Strategy 78

Strategy P&L Taylorism Taylor 78

Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 2, 2015

Is there a commitment for organizational transformation, not some one-off tactics and silver bullets? This type of tactical kick-start will help you gain the momentum you need for the long-term success of the CCO. Commitment Questions: Are tactical projects put in motion so that people understand the role and its value?

CEO 120

CEO Succession Customer Loyalty Tactics 120

Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2012

It’s generals that craft military tactics, so it must be your executives that develop a business strategy. It’s your leaders who best understand your business’ culture and values, and whether or not they must be changed to accommodate the new customer-centric tactics. Only they have the bird’s eye view of the operations.

Strategy 248

Strategy CRM Development Document 248

Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2012

It’s generals that craft military tactics, so it must be your executives that develop a business strategy. It’s your leaders who best understand your business’ culture and values, and whether or not they must be changed to accommodate the new customer-centric tactics. Only they have the bird’s eye view of the operations.

Strategy 248

Strategy CRM Development Document 248

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 28, 2014

But, at the same time, what most people learn the hard way is that it is not a short drive in the beautiful countryside. It is here that leaders must be proficient in identifying the bridge between planning (strategy) and execution (tactics). Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. Open the Gateway. Remember Baghdad.

CEO 393

CEO Succession Tips How To 393

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations.

Blog 395

Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 395

Women on Business

MARCH 18, 2013

Without understanding CLV or analyzing the ROI of customer acquisition, you’re essentially operating in a marketing vacuum. They may get stuck in their old ways of thinking, using marketing tactics they’ve been doing for years. Perhaps they have short term reporting requirements that ignore longer-term results.

Efficiency 259

Efficiency PR ROI Loyalty 259

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

You've got to deliver on short-range commitments, while you develop a long-range strategy and vision and implement it. Getting it done in the short-range, and delivering a long-range plan, and executing on that.” - Jack Welch. First and foremost, your senior leadership has to be on the same page with a crisp and clear long term vision.

Execution 70

Execution Strategy Succession Short-term 70

Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Winning Well is all about achieving long-term results that last. If you’re focused on the short-term, it’s easy to do whatever it takes to get the job done… Click To Tweet. That’s why we break it down so tactically in the book. And you need to establish your operating principles.

Wiseman 120

Wiseman Leadership Wireless Short-term 120

LDRLB

JULY 23, 2012

The 100% boundary can get crowded and those obsessed with winning or defending their territory often resort to non-strategic tactics. The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. Be forewarned, this tactic destroys profits.

Sports 121

Sports Tactics Competitive Advantage Short-term 121

Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Not just in terms of their own career growth, but in how it would open up a whole new understanding and area of knowledge in their field of study, if not also inspiring others to take up the cause to learn more about this elemental key to our existence. One that benefits not only us or a select few, but all those around us as well.

Leadership 277

Leadership Short-term Long-term Uncertainty 277

N2Growth Blog

JULY 22, 2014

A short vernacular and dialect, the language of Performance Driven Execution speaks these six words: Novo (to make anew, change). And, they must constantly reevaluate critical decisions to meet long-term, strategic objectives. Design the campaign plan with compressed timeframes (Parallel Operations).

Execution 345

Execution Objective Learning-by-Doing System 345

LDRLB

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Suffice to say, most of the issues were short-term and operational rather than strategic. Fortunately for me, I grew up in strategic environments and I learned to balance operational challenges with strategic opportunity. No matter what a company’s product or service, this is not a business anomaly.

Strategy 122

Strategy Short-term Constraint Strategic Planning 122

Strategy Driven

APRIL 8, 2020

Both of these solutions can save you money in the short-term. Either way, communication is key during this period – people still need to know that your business is operating. This is where you need to research storage units , or alternative smaller office space, as your business gets through this period.

Short-term 107

Short-term Crisis Operations Cost 107

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 26, 2011

This is our ship to fight and operate. I expect you to think tactically and operationally and to drive the ship aggressively. I will balance the long- and short-term needs of each individual, the ship, and the U.S. I will probably spend most of my effort in this area. Initiative.

Janis 283

Janis Teamwork Long-term Training 283

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It is a catalyst toward long-term evaluation, planning and implementation. Crystallize the core business in terms of viabilities to move successfully forward to some discernible point. Technology is a tool, which feeds into tactics. Sales is a tactic, one of dozens of tactics which an organization must pursue.

Mission Statement 79

Mission Statement Benchmarking Tactics Strategic Planning 79

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 11, 2020

Short vs. long term results – Quick wins are preferable, but you can build competitive advantage pursuing ideas that yield results in the long term since others tend to neglect them. Definite vs. potential – It’s better to pursue improvements with definite benefits than those with potential. About the Author.

Competitive Advantage 65

Competitive Advantage Short-term Long-term Definition 65

LDRLB

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Suffice to say, most of the issues were short-term and operational rather than strategic. Fortunately for me, I grew up in strategic environments and I learned to balance operational challenges with strategic opportunity. No matter what a company’s product or service, this is not a business anomaly.

Strategy 74

Strategy Short-term Constraint Strategic Planning 74

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Preventative maintenance could very well cause issues in the short-term, but when you look at the impacts of workflow over time, it may be essential to invest in planned maintenance, despite downtime, to ensure that the equipment does its job. It could very well shut down operations for the entire day.

Operations 10

Operations Short-term Productivity Products 10

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Have a Medium-Term Goal, and Stick to It. When you drew up your business plan, it’s pretty much a given that you set a range of short and long-term goals, but what about medium-term ones? Every good business plan should have a long-term vision and mission , which you’ll ultimately want your business to reach.

Short-term 63

Short-term Long-term Stage-Gate Mentor 63

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Those professionals that have self respect, and demonstrate a true respect for others regardless of their station in life, are much more likely to be successful over the long-term than those that use the tactics of disrespect to humiliate and intimidate. I wanted to put this question out there: Can humility be learned?

Blog 419

Blog Leadership Servant Leader Long-term 419

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Unethical dealings for short-term gain do not pay off in the long-run. Corporate Responsibility means operating a business in ways that meet or exceed the ethical, legal, commercial and public expectations that society has of business. How we meet corporate objectives is as important as the objectives themselves.

Ethics 50

Ethics Mission Statement Strategic Planning Benchmarking 50

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 14, 2020

The mobile POS is ideal for small businesses or sole entrepreneurs due to its affordability, ease of operation, and setup. POS Apps can work with any compatible devices or hardware for easy access to data and management of business operations. With such data, it easy to have a realistic short-term budget. Reduced Thefts.

Software 65

Software CAGR System Tools 65

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 7, 2020

This is why renting a commercial storage unit for your business can offer an affordable and furnished shelving space to meet with their space requirements, seasonal or long-term. Short Term Commodity. Especially, small or medium business needs to operate efficiently by making 100 percent use of every inch of their working place.

Merchandising 66

Merchandising Document Industry Cost 66

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

Planning, tactics, organizational development. Organizational purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. Operations are sound, professional and productive. In short, never stop! Structure, hiring, control, work design, supervision, decisions. Culture and Mission. Philosophy. Running the business.

Leadership 50

Leadership Benchmarking Learning-by-Doing Ethics 50

Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

She outlines how to rid yourself of failed motivational tactics and shares ways to go beyond discipline, willpower, and goal setting. People tend to think of motivation in terms of quantity: Do I have enough motivation; I don’t have the motivation to go to the gym today. In it, Susan tackles motivation in a fresh way.

Motivation 85

Motivation Energy Learning-by-Doing Quality 85