The Practical Leader

AUGUST 30, 2023

The consultant will interview key leaders and staff, run focus groups, and gather input from a variety of sources. He ignored or shut down any advice that what he was forcing on the shipbuilders wasn’t feasible. This often starts with surveys and third-party interviews or focus groups.

Energy 52

Energy Power Focus Group Decentralization 52

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2018

Through our quantitative research of more than 750,000 leaders and employees inside some of the world’s leading organizations, and in the many focus groups we conduct every year, we’ve identified these 11 attributes that matter most.” Discover David on Twitter at @thoughtpartner. The economic feature is obvious.

Leadership Development 248

Leadership Development Development Leadership Simon 248

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 27, 2018

A new research study I led at CTI uncovers, through a nationally representative survey of 3,212 individuals with STEM credentials, and through dozens of additional interviews and focus group conversations, the differentiators of success for women in STEM. Ramos-Kwok resisted that advice.

Succession 14

Succession Reputation Focus Group Leadership Styles 14

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

I featured Ronn, a former P&G executive (and current executive coach and entrepreneur), in several places in The Little Black Book of Innovation , most notably for his rant against the evils of focus groups. Ronn is thoughtful, widely read, a seasoned practitioner, and a great communicator. It's time for leadership to step up.

Innovation 11

Innovation Competitive Advantage Leadership Christensen 11

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Women are so hypersensitive about their appearance already," one male executive shared in a CWLP focus group. "I Before one's tasteful nail polish could dry, The Huffington Post and MSNBC were sniggering about UBS's micromanagement. Some fear being slapped with a harassment suit; most simply don't wish to hurt feelings.

EPS 15

EPS Banking Handbook Micromanagement 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2017

The best physicians, we know, reject this advice because it diminishes their humanity and disadvantages their patients, who need more than a highly-qualified body technician, especially when they’re seriously ill. In their medical training , physicians often are taught to maintain a clinical distance and an even temperament.

Balanced Scorecard 12

Balanced Scorecard Contingency Plans Active Listening Guidelines 12

Harvard Business Review

MAY 19, 2011

In focus groups throughout the state, mothers routinely believed that they were doing their best for their kids. When confronted with evidence that those treats were hurting their families, almost every mother asked for advice about how to change their diets. What would help us build a relationship with them?

Succession 13

Succession Long-term Short-term Budgeting 13