N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

Blog 412

Blog Leadership Brand Depreciation 412

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 31, 2011

"We're experiencing double-digit growth and as a result, we need an executive coaching program like Six Disciplines to help us manage this growth profitably and to keep us on track and focused on the most important tasks. " ~ Randy Joseph, VP of Sales and Operations, Laminate Technologies.

Executive Coaching 101

Executive Coaching Execution Six Sigma Benchmarking 101

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

The three most critical items to focus on when conducting your planning are: Insure that personal accountability is present on any major benchmark, milestone or deliverable. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] In most cases your wins won’t put you out of business, but your losses most certainly can.

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Contingency Plans Planning Blog Ryan 302

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The primary step involves an objective assessment to determine operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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Compliance Efficiency Ethics Metrics 235

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In today’s post I’ll clearly explain the difference between vision and mission … As as a backdrop to answering today’s question, I want to share a simple organizational framework I developed several years ago to help executives gain a better understanding of leadership structure.

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Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 334

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

He had a close connection to evolving customers, shrewd instincts about how the market was developing, and a keen sense of the disruption that was needed in the region. In one recent leapfrog succession I witnessed, the assessment results were the first indication to the board that the candidate had vast untapped leadership potential. .”

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Benchmarking Trends Talent Management CEO 8

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Rather they should benchmark their decisions against the question of “is it the right thing to do?” If we operate from a level of consciousness beyond the ego – in other words, our higher self, spirit or soul, then we experience no such fear. Thanks for adding to the discussion Dave. Have a great evening Sir.

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Politics Blog Leadership Diversity 311

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Yet many organizations haven’t developed beyond the hunch phase in terms of knowing how strong their top leaders really are. The result blends qualitative research and benchmarked data on other C-suite executives to give us a solid indication of an individual’s potential and development needs.

360-Degree Feedback 8

360-Degree Feedback CEO Leadership Pipeline Execution 8

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 9, 2015

For decades, Mike has served in senior leadership roles within the Power & Utilities Industry. His experience includes within the nuclear oversight, quality assurance, engineering, licensing, performance benchmarking and improvement, training, leadership development, and change management functions.

Power 50

Power Licensing Engineering Benchmarking 50

Strategy Driven

JUNE 3, 2011

Business development. Pressures continue and accelerate for companies to stay in operation, become competitive, keep ahead of the marketplace and perform quality work. Executives are not fully prepared to handle challenges of the moment, much less to begin developing Big Picture thinking. Develop a true corporate culture.

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Strategic Planning Benchmarking Long-term Consultative 68

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

In order for your enterprise to turn an idea into a monetizing and/or value creating event you should develop a strategic plan that attempts to measure the idea against the following 15 elements: 1. It should be developed as a solution to a problem or to exploit an opportunity. The initiative should have a beginning, middle and end.

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Blog Innovation Strategic Planning Brand 373

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Business development has occurred primarily by accident or through market demand. Because of economic realities and the increased numbers of firms providing comparable services, the notion of business development is now a necessity, rather than a luxury. Business development. by Hank Moore. Running the business. The Big Picture.

Positioning 50

Positioning Company Strategic Planning Guidelines 50

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Business development. Human resources development. Programs must be competent, effective and benchmarked. Without goals, one cannot operate under self-control. Operations continue to streamline and are professional and productive. Business Development. Running the business. Body of Knowledge.

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Strategic Planning Goal Planning Budgeting 56

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2018

Mainstream software companies are beginning to hold “ data mirrors ” up to their customers, allowing scoring and benchmarking of their customers’ strategies. One of its business units, Fieldglass, provides insights and benchmarks to customers on external workforce management.

Benchmarking 8

Benchmarking Software B2B GAAP 8

Six Disciplines

JULY 14, 2011

In this discipline, we help you to review near-term growth options, finalize strategic difference and operating goals, set targets, initiatives, and outcomes. The purpose of this discipline is to produce goals that are clear and measurable. Discipline III- Align Systems. You can view* videos about each of the Six Disciplines here.

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SWOT Market Segmentation Benchmarking ROI 103

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Business development. Can the benchmarking information be accessed regularly? Growth, defined as increasing revenues each year (rather than improving the quality of company operations). Readily measurable values: Time and cost of product development-service delivery cycles. Running the business. Body of Knowledge.

Strategic Planning 68

Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 68

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2011

New year projections are the best time to benchmark progress and adjust sights for the coming term. Human resources development. Programs must be competent, effective and benchmarked. Without goals, one cannot operate under self-control. Businesses should review their Strategic Plan annually. Portfolio analysis.

Goal 50

Goal Strategic Planning Benchmarking Budgeting 50

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Validate your worth to the overall company operation. Business development. Under the rules of supply chain dynamics, one must study your supplier relationships, formalize a plan of outsourcing and develop collaborations. Become top management’s partner in efficiency of operations. Human resources development.

Budgeting 50

Budgeting Planning Strategic Planning Competitive Advantage 50

Strategy Driven

MAY 6, 2011

Business development. Pressures continue and accelerate for companies to stay in operation, become competitive, keep ahead of the marketplace and perform quality work. Executives are not fully prepared to handle challenges of the moment, much less to begin developing Big Picture thinking. Running the business. Body of Knowledge.

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Strategic Planning Advertising Consultative Planning 78

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Leaders with a passion for developing employees’ skills, and those who understand the need to transfer knowledge among generations of workers, know how important it is to link in-house education to strategic planning. Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders. Behave as if developing and retaining knowledge is truly important.

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Organization Development Mentor Incentives 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 4, 2011

As companies operate, all make honest and predictable mistakes. Business development. Failure to benchmark results and accomplishments. That professionals can get by without developing public speaking and writing skills. The addictive system does not encourage managers to develop thinking and reasoning processes.

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Bottom-up System Learning-by-Doing Execution 58

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2011

The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in Running the business Financial People Business development Body of Knowledge The Big Picture No single branch (business component) constitutes a healthy tree. They are self-serving networkers and offer nothing for you.

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Committee Learning-by-Doing Consultative Budgeting 52

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 27, 2015

What makes it useful, though, is the understanding that has developed over time as these criteria have been used to determine which ideas are truly innovative and which aren’t. Balance: the mix of different types of innova­tion (product, service, pricing, distribution, operations, etc.); Granted, it is difficult to measure.

Innovation 8

Innovation Company Engineering Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 17, 2014

GE is often highlighted as an organization that develops some of the most effective leaders. But judging from what I hear from managers of companies that visit us to benchmark our system, the difference between our approach and theirs does not lie in forms, rankings, tools, or technologies. It’s part of our operating rhythm.

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System Review Human Resources Human Capital 12

Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

Business development. So were professional development programs, rewards for random acts of kindness and other empowerment initiatives. The company did more than 4,000 deals…most risky and without research, planning and benchmarking. Without Strategic Planning, there is no benchmarking of specific tactics.

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Strategic Planning Committee Golden Handcuff Media 57