N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Rather they should benchmark their decisions against the question of “is it the right thing to do?” i ) because I seeking to influence, people, companies and even the nation. That to speak with integrity, authenticity and congruence is the most efficient, effective way to influence(lead) others. I Think Not.

Politics 317

Politics Blog Leadership Diversity 317

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2017

According to McGill’s Henry Mintzberg , it’s just another influencing process along with norms, formal authority and expertise. Organizational politics refers to a variety of activities associated with the use of influence tactics to improve personal or organizational interests. Yes, it can be self-serving. So what is it?

Politics 14

Politics Bureaucracy Long-term Short-term 14

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Deliverables, benchmarks, deadlines, and success metrics must be incorporated into the plan. Every task should be assigned and managed according to a plan and in the light of day. Measurable : Any new ideas being adopted must lead to measurable objectives. Timing : It must be detailed and deliverable on a schedule. Best wishes Tom.

Blog 384

Blog Innovation Strategic Planning Brand 384

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

But it's much more difficult to predict revenues, as it requires understanding how complexities such as customer needs, the economy, and the effectiveness of your and your competitor's salespeople, influence a sales force's ability to generate sales. Keep Sales Force Costs at a Constant Percentage of Sales.

Company 8

Company Short-term Long-term Cost 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2013

This exercise should take place within each significant business unit or function and be led by a senior executive with the influence and authority to inspire action. Like any new business opportunity, data analytics will underdeliver on its potential without a clear strategy and well-articulated initiatives and benchmarks for success.

Chief Financial Officer 8

Chief Financial Officer Information Technology Metrics CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2014

To have the influence to help set business strategy for the company, CMOs need to translate customer insights into terms meaningful to senior leadership. The CMO also worked with the finance office and product managers to link pricing and benchmark data into the RFP process, which improved quality and response times.

P&L 10

P&L Banking Marketing Call Center 10

Leading with Trust

MARCH 20, 2022

Something done or said due to substance abuse, succumbing to a bribe or fraud when finances are tight, or erupting under pressure and tearing down another human being can all lead to a complete loss of trust credits. I watched a colleague make a bad choice which was influenced by alcohol abuse. Yes – 87%.

Ethics 95

Ethics Servant Leader Execution Survey 95

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2018

This idea infused platforms like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI), influencing corporate accounting, stakeholder engagement and, increasingly, strategy. Worse, we have conspicuously failed to benchmark progress across these options, on the basis of their real-world impact and performance.

TBL 11

TBL Bottom-up Long-term Early Adopters 11

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

We selected this benchmark because it reflects the phase in which companies have proven product viability, achieved initial product/market fit, and are now expanding sales and growing more complex operations. They spend more time on strategy, go-to-market, business development, and financing. Those that have are gold.

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Entrepreneur Marketing IPO 8