Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

From the new landmark research study recently released from Six Disciplines, and detailed in this 30-page research paper, " 7 Key Findings About What Employees Say Drives Performance and Engagement ", survey results find that the #4 key finding about employee engagement is that senior management underestimates the need for management practices across (..)

Organization 70

Organization Management Survey Leadership 70

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

From the new landmark research study recently released from Six Disciplines, and detailed in this 30-page research paper, " 7 Key Findings About What Employees Say Drives Performance and Engagement ", survey results find that the #5 key finding is that employee engagement drops an average of 5-7% for each succeeding management level in the organization. (..)

Organization 70

Organization Management Survey 70

Six Disciplines

JULY 23, 2015

We would like to announce the release of our new Stakeholder Analytics Program which allows clients to gather information from stakeholders inside or outside the organization using web based surveying. Surveys can be collected on a periodic “batch” basis or in a continuous event based model.

Software 70

Software Survey Project Consultative 70

Six Disciplines

JUNE 29, 2011

In a recent 2011 survey about status meetings, conducted by Harris Interactive of 2,373 information workers found: 70 percent don’t believe status meetings help them accomplish work tasks. The survey defined a "status meeting" as one in which team members are updated on progress and completion of tasks.

Brainstorming 98

Brainstorming Survey Efficiency Planning 98

Six Disciplines

JUNE 21, 2013

How would your company score on a similar survey? In a recent post by Banchard Leaderchat , author and consultant William Schiemann might have part of the answer—only 14% of the organizations he polled report that their employees have a good understanding of their company’s strategy and direction.

Strategy 129

Strategy Survey Consultative Report 129

Six Disciplines

MAY 18, 2011

BTS USA, the global leader in strategic alignment and execution, and The Conference Board announced the results of a strategy and leadership development survey completed at their Leadership Development Conference held in May 2011.

Execution 101

Execution Skills Strategy Succession 101

Six Disciplines

DECEMBER 5, 2014

In a survey of 163 CEOs by Forbes Insights in conjunction with the Association for Strategic Planning and the Council of Public Relations Firms, chief executives report that one-third of corporate strategies fail, and they fail for five reasons. The five reasons why strategies fail are: Unforeseen external circumstances (24 percent).

Strategy 102

Strategy Core Competence Strategic Planning Public Relations 102

Six Disciplines

JUNE 13, 2011

A while back, OnPoint Consulting's survey yielded insights into what causes the strategy-execution gap. Their assertions: They discovered that almost half of the leaders surveyed—49%—do perceive a gap between their organizations' ability to develop and communicate sound strategies - and their ability to implement those strategies.

Execution 122

Execution Strategy Decentralization Survey 122

Six Disciplines

DECEMBER 21, 2012

How would your company score on a similar survey? In a recent post by Banchard Leaderchat , author and consultant William Schiemann might have part of the answer—only 14% of the organizations he polled report that their employees have a good understanding of their company’s strategy and direction.

Strategy 123

Strategy Survey Consultative Report 123

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 11, 2012

According to a recent survey of more than 500 workers conducted by uSamp: More than 50 percent of workers waste an hour or more each day on interruptions. The survey estimated that distractions cost businesses more than $10,000 per worker per year. 60 percent of workers are regularly interrupted by email and other electronic missives.

Survey 89

Survey Cost Productivity Products 89

Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 11, 2011

LinkedIn recently released the survey findings among 17,000 professionals worldwide about the top office pet peeves. People not taking ownership for their actions" (OK, we'll label this "personal accountability") has the distinction of hitting the number one spot in LinkedIn’s global survey of most irritating office pet peeves.

Survey 98

Survey Globalization Career 98

Six Disciplines

DECEMBER 19, 2011

A while ago, the Harvard Business Review conducted a survey of 140 leading coaches in order to find out more about the business coaching industry. Here's what the coaches who were surveyed said companies should look for in a coach: 65%: Experience of coaching in similar settings (size of company, industry, challenges, etc.).

Company 106

Company ROI Software Executive Coaching 106

Six Disciplines

MAY 4, 2011

A 2011 Talent Survey released today by Aon Hewitt finds a significant capability gap in leaders, as most organizations focus on growth in today's post-recession environment. Key findings from the survey of 1,328 employers: The employers' top three concerns are: talent retention (31 percent). business strategy execution (18 percent).

Execution 101

Execution Strategy Survey Goal 101

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 31, 2014

Scott Cleveland reports that a managing director of the Palladium Group (think: balanced scorecard) conducted a survey that compared two groups, one with and one without a formal strategy execution process in place.

Balanced Scorecard 110

Balanced Scorecard Process Execution Strategy 110

Six Disciplines

APRIL 12, 2011

Talent management analysts Bersin & Associates discovered the important role coaching plays in a survey of 750 organizations and 55 executives. Among the organizations surveyed, coaching ranks at the top of 22 processes which consistently drive the highest business impact. The results of continuous business coaching?

Survey 101

Survey Talent Management Execution Process 101

Six Disciplines

MARCH 31, 2011

The International Coach Federation recently surveyed 210 coaching clients for demographic data and feedback /opinions about the value and use of business coaching. Some of the more interesting survey findings: Main role of the business coach: 84.8 % sounding board. business consultant. 41% teacher. career guidance. personal issues.

Self-aware 101

Self-aware Survey Mentor Stress 101

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Here's a shocker: A new survey by CareerBuilder ( as published by BNET ) shows that nearly one in five of workers who say they are working from home spend one hour a day-or even less - actually working. A fluke in the survey? The good news? Not everyone is being quite so lazy. 40% - four to seven hours a day.

Strategic Planning 98

Strategic Planning Survey Tools Tips 98

Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 11, 2011

LinkedIn recently released the survey findings among 17,000 professionals worldwide about the top office pet peeves. People not taking ownership for their actions" (OK, we'll label this "personal accountability") has the distinction of hitting the number one spot in LinkedIn’s global survey of most irritating office pet peeves.

Survey 82

Survey Globalization Career 82

Six Disciplines

APRIL 13, 2011

4] (Renaissance Solutions Survey, 1996). [5] 5] (Renaissance Solutions Survey, 1996). [6] Norton, Harvard Business School Press, The Strategy-Focused Organization, 2001). [3] 3] (Strategy & Leadership Journal, May/June 1999). [4] Kotter, Leading Change, 1996).

Norton 101

Norton Kaplan Execution Strategy 101

Six Disciplines

APRIL 8, 2011

93% of higher performers utilize employee engagement surveys, compared with 78% of lower performers. 90% of high performers report the use of satisfaction surveys for such measures, compared with 68% of lower performers. In this economy in particular, engaging the workforce is of paramount importance.

Company 101

Company Competitive Advantage Metrics Compliance 101

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A survey conducted by Six Disciplines reveals what top-performing organizations do differently, and provides insights for business leaders who want to know where they should focus their efforts going forward.

Press Release 101

Press Release Competitive Advantage Teamwork Survey 101

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A survey conducted by Six Disciplines reveals what bottom-performing organizations do differently, and provides insights for business leaders who want to know where they should focus their efforts going forward.

Press Release 101

Press Release Competitive Advantage Bottom-up Teamwork 101

Six Disciplines

JUNE 26, 2015

This result matches well with a recent Bain Consulting survey of global corporations where they report that “Almost eight of ten executives agree “our company will use this recession to improve our competitive position”.

Company 70

Company Strategic Planning Tactics Survey 70

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

In the Best Companies for Leaders survey , management consultancy Hay Group identified the top 20 best-in-class companies as well as what makes these companies known for great leadership.

Execution 125

Execution Strategy Quality Class 125

Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

RESULTS FROM LAST MONTH'S QUICKSTUDY SURVEY : Process Innovation. Now, we're sharing the results of our survey about business risk management and the benefits it has to offer to your organization. Download the QuickStudy Survey Results - On Process Innovation and Transformation.

Newsletter 82

Newsletter Process Execution Strategy 82

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Here's a shocker: A new survey by CareerBuilder ( as published by BNET ) shows that nearly one in five of workers who say they are working from home spend one hour a day-or even less - actually working. A fluke in the survey? The good news? Not everyone is being quite so lazy. 40% - four to seven hours a day.

Strategic Planning 78

Strategic Planning Survey Tools Tips 78

Six Disciplines

MAY 22, 2012

How would your company score on a similar survey? In a recent post by Banchard Leaderchat , author and consultant William Schiemann might have part of the answer—only 14% of the organizations he polled report that their employees have a good understanding of their company’s strategy and direction.

Strategy 92

Strategy Survey Consultative Report 92

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 2, 2013

This is according to a global survey of 769 global chief executives from 40 countries, which was released by The Conference Board in October of 2007. “Execution is taking precedence over profit and top-line growth as a focus for CEOs around the world.

Execution 87

Execution Conference Globalization CEO 87

Six Disciplines

JULY 20, 2011

A survey conducted by the Cognos/Palladium Group, entitled " Making Strategy Execution a Competitive Advantage " included responses from 143 strategy-management professionals. Their most interesting findings? Most employers don't share company strategy. 95% of companies don't tell their employees what the strategy is.

Execution 98

Execution Strategy Company Competitive Advantage 98

Six Disciplines

APRIL 24, 2012

In the Best Companies for Leaders survey, management consultancy Hay Group identified the top 20 best-in-class companies as well as what makes these companies known for great leadership.

Execution 92

Execution Strategy Quality Class 92

Six Disciplines

JULY 28, 2011

HBR conducted a survey of 140 leading coaches and invited five experts to comment on the findings. In an article published in the Harvard Business Review, " What Can Coaches Do for You? , Do companies and executives get value from their coaches?

Price 101

Price Survey Video Industry 101

Six Disciplines

JULY 28, 2011

In the Best Companies for Leaders survey , management consultancy Hay Group identified the top 20 best-in-class companies as well as what makes these companies known for great leadership.

Execution 101

Execution Strategy Quality Class 101

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 28, 2011

According to a new report by Forrester Research , only 8% of B2B (business-to-business) companies surveyed by Forrester Research said they have tight alignment between sales and marketing. The greatest obstacles to achieving tighter alignment between sales and marketing? 46% said different goals and measurements between marketing and sales.

Forrester 101

Forrester Marketing B2B Short-term 101

Six Disciplines

JUNE 20, 2014

A recent Harris Interactive survey among almost 8,000 employees over the age of 18 found the following: 45% of workers said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs. What would be your dream job? If money were not a consideration, what would you do? 55% of workers said they were not satisfied. Furthermore.

Survey 91

Survey Energy Skills Career 91

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Here''s a real shocker: In a survey of 3,300 senior managers and human resource professionals reported by Rob Lebow in his Washington CEO magazine. 75% of all organizational change programs fail. Why is change so hard ? Most organizations say their most important assets are their people, but few behave as if this were true.

Intangible Assets 95

Intangible Assets How To Human Resources Budgeting 95

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 25, 2013

This is according to a global survey of 769 global chief executives from 40 countries, which was released by The Conference Board in October of 2007. “Execution is taking precedence over profit and top-line growth as a focus for CEOs around the world.

Execution 78

Execution Conference Globalization CEO 78

Six Disciplines

MARCH 4, 2011

Scott Cleveland reports that a managing director of the Palladium Group (think: balanced scorecard) conducted a survey that compared two groups, one with and one without a formal strategy execution process in place.

Balanced Scorecard 111

Balanced Scorecard Process Execution Strategy 111