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. i ) because I seeking to influence, people, companies and even the nation.

Politics 375

Politics Blog Leadership Diversity 375

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 413

Blog Innovation Strategic Planning Brand 413

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Because the new data analytics horizons typically span a range of functions, including marketing, risk, and operations, the C-suite evolution may take a variety of paths. 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.

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. Talk about how complex marketing has become is very much in vogue, but there’s much less discussion about the operational (and diplomatic) muscle CMOs need in order to get things done.

P&L 10

P&L Banking Marketing Call Center 10

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2018

Management concepts, by contrast, operate in poorly regulated environments where failures are often brushed under boardroom or faculty carpets. 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