Six Disciplines

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If You Can't Measure It, You Can't Manage It

Six Disciplines

When it comes to executing your business strategy, you must first translate the strategic plan into short-term operating objectives or metrics - and progress must be monitored and measured regularly. The earlier that course corrections can be made, the better.

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If You Can't Measure It, You Can't Manage It

Six Disciplines

When it comes to executing your business strategy, you must first translate the strategic plan into short-term operating objectives or metrics - and progress must be monitored and measured regularly. The earlier that course corrections can be made, the better.

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The Importance of Measuring What You Manage

Six Disciplines

When it comes to executing your business strategy, you must first translate the strategic plan into short-term operating objectives that are measurable (also known as metrics ) - and progress must be monitored and measured regularly. The earlier that course corrections can be made, the better.

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The Importance of Measuring What You Manage

Six Disciplines

When it comes to executing your business strategy, you must first translate the strategic plan into short-term operating objectives that are measurable (also known as metrics ) - and progress must be monitored and measured regularly. The earlier that course corrections can be made, the better.

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Sales And Marketing Out Of Alignment? You're Not Alone

Six Disciplines

58% said long-term thinking by marketing vs. short-term thinking by sales. BOTTOMLINE: While differences in long- and short-term thinking is relevant, "not enough time" - is just an excuse. The greatest obstacles to achieving tighter alignment between sales and marketing? and 45% said "not enough time".

Forrester 101
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Eight Reasons Why Change Initiatives Fail - And What To Do About Them

Six Disciplines

Not planning for short-term results, and not achieving them. Secure short-term wins. Failure to building coalition and support. Not understanding the need for a clear vision. Failure to clearly communicate the vision. Permitting roadblocks and resistance to change. Declaring victory too soon. What to do about them?

Kotter 101
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Barriers To Enduring Business Excellence

Six Disciplines

Whatever choices you make, they must be practical and take a long-term view -not cumbersome, complex, and a "quick fix" that solves everything at once. Set appropriate expectations, communicate your strategies, share short and long term thinking, and hire people who are aligned with your mission and values.