Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Technology Is Seen As An Investment Not Expense 4.62. Technology Is A Competitive Advantage 4.32. Technology and Training Are Up-To-Date 4.32. Expect/Demand Quality 4.78. Leaders Are Involved In Strategic Change 4.57. A Teamwork Approach To Challenges 4.51. Employees Are Engaged and Fulfilled 4.44.

Press Release 101

Press Release Competitive Advantage Teamwork Survey 101

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Technology Is A Competitive Advantage 2.37. Technology And Training Is Up-To-Date 2.49. Technology Is Seen As An Investment Not Expense 2.95. They Prepare And Plan For Change 2.25. Ability To Attract/Retain Quality People 2.30. A Teamwork Approach To Challenges 2.79. Leaders Are Involved In Strategic Change 2.82.

Press Release 101

Press Release Competitive Advantage Bottom-up Teamwork 101

Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 24, 2014

The Economics Hurdle: Clearly, any strategy execution program developed for small and midsized businesses must consider how to deliver the expertise and technology required at an economic level that these organizations can afford. It must also help these organizations recognize that this body of knowledge will keep growing and changing.

Execution 95

Execution Strategy Resistance Technology 95

Six Disciplines

JUNE 13, 2014

"A brilliant strategy, blockbuster product, or breakthrough technology can put you on the competitive map, but only solid execution can keep you there. ". So begins the Harvard Business review article "The Secrets to Successful Strategy Execution" written by executives from management consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Execution 83

Execution Strategy Succession Consultative 83

Six Disciplines

APRIL 18, 2011

What's needed, says author Gary Harpst, is not only the discipline to learn how to develop a good plan, but more importantly the proper use of technology in execution. ". IndustryWeek has published a review summary of "Six Disciplines Execution Revolution" by CEO Gary Harpst. Read the entire review here.

Review 101

Review Execution CEO Technology 101

Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Technology (i.e., The critical question for every business leader is, “ How do I build an organization that consistently executes its strategy?”. The answer: it takes a complete program. The reasons other approaches do not last is that they are missing key elements. performance mangement software) alone is not enough.

Execution 91

Execution Strategy Executive Coaching Software 91

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The ability to strategically use technology. Our research over the past decade at Six Disciplines has revealed that the best performing businesses have five factors in common: A strong leadership team. The ability to attract and retain quality people. A disciplined approach to their business. The wise use of trusted outside providers.

Organization 115

Organization Download Quality Technology 115

Six Disciplines

MAY 2, 2011

Strategic Use of Technology. Top-performing organizations give more emphasis to using technology to impact the business in strategic ways (114% more) than the lower performers. Top-performing organizations rated 114% higher than the lower performers. Effective Use of Trusted Relationships.

Organization 101

Organization Teamwork Download Ethics 101

Six Disciplines

JUNE 24, 2011

Six Disciplines' CEO Gary Harpst joins Jim Blasingame (The Small Business Avocate) to talk about improving your employees’ productivity through a clear strategy and efficient (and more effective) technology. Listen to the podcast here. SUGGESTION: Hear all of the podcasts with Gary here.

Productivity 98

Productivity Products Efficiency CEO 98

Six Disciplines

JUNE 27, 2014

Since up to 90% of effectively formulated strategies fail due to execution, it''s critcal to understand that it''s after the goals are set that companies run into one of their greatest challenges - their own internal systems - processes, policies, technologies, measures and people.

Strategy 106

Strategy Gilbert Strategic Planning Resources 106

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The ability to strategically use technology. Our research over the past decade at Six Disciplines has revealed that the best performing businesses have five factors in common: A strong leadership team. The ability to attract and retain quality people. A disciplined approach to their business. The wise use of trusted outside providers.

Organization 108

Organization Download Quality Technology 108

Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The external factors may include the economy, technological change, legislation, and socio-cultural changes, as well as changes in your marketplace or competitive position. The factors may include all of the 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion) as well as personnel, finance, manufacturing capabilities, and so on.

SWOT 92

SWOT Uncertainty Analysis Strategic Planning 92

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 1, 2014

The external factors may include the economy, technological change, legislation, and socio-cultural changes, as well as changes in your marketplace or competitive position. The factors may include all of the 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion) as well as personnel, finance, manufacturing capabilities, and so on.

SWOT 95

SWOT Uncertainty Analysis Strategic Planning 95

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 24, 2011

Gartner says that organizations will need to determine which of the 10 key changes in the nature of work will affect them, and consider whether radically different technology models will be required. De-routinization of Work: Non-routine skills are those we cannot automate.

Agility 146

Agility Insurance Influence Content 146

Six Disciplines

MARCH 14, 2011

Technology Needed for Implementation is Not Available. Lack of Support by Key Leaders in the Organization. Decision-Makers Do Not Understand the Relevance or are Unable to Measure Progress. Lack of Impact on Employee Compensation.

Technology 98

Technology Article Strategy Organization 98

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 29, 2014

Lack of vision on the relationships between processes, technology and organization. . • No incentives given to workers to embrace the strategy. Failure to manage change. Inadequate understanding of the internal resistance to change. Failure to focus. Inability or unwillingness to make choices which are true to the strategic mission (i.e.

Execution 91

Execution Strategy Incentives Uncertainty 91

Six Disciplines

JULY 9, 2015

Their expertise and certifications with Microsoft technologies and industry standard tools sets them apart. Solomon Cloud Solutions is the leading source for Microsoft Dynamics Partners needing a variety of development, support and training services to manage their organization's growth proactively.

Software 70

Software Consultative Engineering Diversity 70

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 24, 2011

Gartner says that organizations will need to determine which of the 10 key changes in the nature of work will affect them, and consider whether radically different technology models will be required. De-routinization of Work: Non-routine skills are those we cannot automate.

Agility 133

Agility Insurance Influence Content 133

Six Disciplines

APRIL 27, 2011

” (David Daniels, Business & Technology Reinvention). “The approach is current and I love that it ties technology and systems with strategy. ” (David Daniels, Business & Technology Reinvention). Gary Harpst is the direct opposite.” Most importantly this book is about execution.”

CTO 101

CTO Books Balanced Scorecard Norton 101

Six Disciplines

MAY 10, 2011

Many companies have achieved performance breakthoughs by using systems, tools and technologies to help them guide and monitor the execution of their strategies. Of course, it doesn't have to be that way.

Balanced Scorecard 101

Balanced Scorecard Execution Strategy Norton 101

Six Disciplines

JULY 30, 2015

Their expertise and certifications with Microsoft technologies and industry standard tools sets them apart. Solomon Cloud Solutions is the leading source for Microsoft Dynamics Partners needing a variety of training, development and support services to manage their organization's growth proactively.

Training 70

Training Software Consultative Tools 70

Six Disciplines

JULY 8, 2011

"A brilliant strategy, blockbuster product, or breakthrough technology can put you on the competitive map, but only solid execution can keep you there. ". So begins the Harvard Business review article " The Secrets to Successful Strategy Execution ," written by executives from management consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Execution 98

Execution Strategy Succession Consultative 98

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Change initiatives typically devote most budgets to structural issues such as technology and processes, not staff issues. 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

MAY 10, 2013

It’s one thing to get good at something when you can hone your skills through repetition; it’s a completely different challenge to get good and stay good when the rules of the game keep changing with regard to competition, customer expectations, globalization, people issues, finance, technology, etc. All small businesses face them.

Benchmarking 136

Benchmarking Strategic Planning Finance Quality 136

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 9, 2015

Lack of vision on the relationships between processes, technology and organization. . • No incentives given to workers to embrace the strategy. Failure to manage change. Inadequate understanding of the internal resistance to change. Failure to focus. Inability or unwillingness to make choices which are true to the strategic mission (i.e.

Execution 70

Execution Strategy Incentives Uncertainty 70

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 15, 2014

With all of the technological advances over the past two decades, we''re continually forced to do things "better, faster, cheaper." If you want to improve performance, or likewise increase capacity or capability, you need to track the one thing that you''ll never get back: time.

Covey 99

Covey Efficiency Project Goal 99

Six Disciplines

MARCH 21, 2011

The Economics Hurdle: Clearly, any strategy execution program developed for small and midsized businesses must consider how to deliver the expertise and technology required at an economic level that these organizations can afford. It must also help these organizations recognize that this body of knowledge will keep growing and changing.

Execution 98

Execution Strategy Resistance Technology 98

Six Disciplines

JUNE 5, 2015

Building organizational accountability requires not only a systematic method based on proven best-practices; it also requires technologies that make the framework practical to use and implement on a daily, weekly, monthly quarterly and annual basis.

Power 70

Power Definition Learning-by-Doing Commitment 70

Six Disciplines

MAY 24, 2011

Atrium offers family-centered care and advanced technology supporting a full range of services including cardiac care, sports medicine and physical therapy, a multidisciplinary cancer program and a wide array of women's services. Atrium Medical Center is a 279-bed hospital in Warren County, just west of Middletown, Ohio.

Sports 101

Sports Technology Resources Strategy 101

Six Disciplines

DECEMBER 6, 2013

It’s one thing to get good at something when you can hone your skills through repetition; it’s a completely different challenge to get good and stay good when the rules of the game keep changing with regard to competition, customer expectations, globalization, people issues, finance, technology, etc. All small businesses face them.

Benchmarking 117

Benchmarking Strategic Planning Finance Quality 117

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 23, 2015

Shared technology (an execution software system) to help integrate planning and. A shared repeatable methodology that organizes their efforts to execute better. Strategy execution coaches who are experts in the repeatable methodology they share. activity alignment at all levels of the organization.

Execution 70

Execution Strategy Core Competence Executive Coaching 70

Six Disciplines

DECEMBER 5, 2014

With all of the technological advances over the past two decades, we''re continually forced to do things "better, faster, cheaper." If you want to improve performance, or likewise increase capacity or capability, you need to track the one thing that you''ll never get back: time.

Covey 89

Covey Efficiency Project Goal 89

Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

It can be rooted in technology, distribution channels, manufacturing expertise, or your current customer base. Some start-ups enter the market with a "better mousetrap" than those of long-standing competitors (the disruption factor).

Succession 98

Succession Competitive Advantage Price Strategy 98

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Technology alone is not enough. Or to rephrase the question using the business excellence model, “How can we spend the maximum amount of time in Quadrant II, balancing the right directional choices with the ability to get there.”. The answer: it takes a complete program. Training, by itself, is not adequate.

Execution 83

Execution Strategy Executive Coaching Learning-by-Doing 83

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

With all of the advances in technology, quality programs, and behavioral performance management, you'd think we'd all inherently be better at formulating strategy, communicating our vision, producing project plans, and executing our plans.

Consultative 101

Consultative Project Objective Education 101

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

In actuality, business innovation is far broader in scope than product or technological innovation. But such myopia can lead to the systematic erosion of competitive advantage. As a result, companies in a given industry have a tendency to resemble one another over time. Customer experience.

Innovation 101

Innovation Supply Chain Competitive Advantage Brand 101

Six Disciplines

MARCH 15, 2013

Technology alone is not enough. Or to rephrase the question using the business excellence model, “How can we spend the maximum amount of time in Quadrant II, balancing the right directional choices with the ability to get there.”. The answer: it takes a complete program. Training, by itself, is not adequate.

Execution 87

Execution Strategy Executive Coaching Learning-by-Doing 87