The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Nowhere is this exchange more evident than in the data annotation industry, where people from around the world help to prepare and tidy up the data used by the tech giants to train the algorithms upon which their fortunes increasingly rest. Ethical data. The hidden bedrock of AI. Moving people out of poverty.

Power 69

Power Ethics Venture Funding Quality 69

The Practical Leader

MARCH 29, 2023

A similar study by The Economist Intelligence Unit of 343 business found “the firms that ‘slowed down to speed up’ improved their top and bottom lines, averaging 40% higher sales and 52% higher operating profits over a three-year period.” Multitasking reduces productivity by up to 40%.

Kaplan 52

Kaplan Porter Absenteeism Participative 52

Skip Prichard

JANUARY 6, 2021

We are witnessing the most progressive organizations operate as engines for learning. Other ‘strategies’ that were once cosmetic, including diversity and inclusion, have been revealed to be both good for the bottom line and for human betterment. It means shedding the old work ethic in favor of a new ethic of work.

Altman 136

Altman Team Succession Leadership 136

Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

With the ever-changing dynamics of the workforce, the stewardship of organizational culture is just as important as strategy, talent, product development, or customer service. He helps companies build strong sustained revenue growth through by developing energizing office cultures. 6 Culture Myths. Would you briefly touch on them?

How To 107

How To Middle Management Reputation Short-term 107

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

CEO 287

CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

Skip Prichard

MARCH 13, 2020

Jobs most at risk: machine operators and assemblers, clerical workers, elementary occupations, crafts and related trades. You could argue that all jobs are at risk: Machines can already analyze data, pick stocks, make decisions that touch on operational efficiency and logistics, sift through resumes and make hiring decisions, etc.

Blanchard 101

Blanchard Education CTO Technology 101

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Not recognizing, developing, and rewarding talent is the fastest way I know of to drive talent out of your organization and directly into the hands of your competition. These silos are staffed with legions of “tenured&# COBOL and C++ programmers, as well as &# tenured&# IT managers overseeing the operation.

Loyalty 418

Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 418

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2018

From pop culture, think of the great role models that we grew up watching: Della Street was the loyal secretary to Perry Mason. Back characters on TV shows included restaurant and bar operators, where the stars went top relax. Study and utilize marketing and business development techniques. Behave as a gracious winner.

Rogers 62

Rogers Henderson Mentor Learning-by-Doing 62

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Bottom line…unproven leaders come with a high risk premium. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure. I am a firm believer that even when certain traits are not present they can be acquired, developed and refined so long as one thing is present – the desire to do so.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

It is a mindset that must permeate organizations from top-down as well as bottom-up. In either, one element still sinks to the bottom. It is good business to recognize opportunities for practice development. By taking stock and planning creatively, then we can and will embody diversity. Consider leaving a comment!

Diversity 88

Diversity Budgeting Open-book Risk Management 88

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? I believe that it can actually be both, but that decision lies solely with the employer, and is not really up to the employee no matter how much they might feel it is.

Blog 318

Blog Metrics Brand CEO 318

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” No is not all it’s cracked-up to be…Still don’t believe me?

Blog 322

Blog Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up Brand 322

Chart Your Course

AUGUST 14, 2012

It has a huge impact on the bottom line. There needs to be a system for decision-making and development of leaders and managers as well as the reinforcement of values, directions and performance expectations. Success depends on valuing each employee’s satisfaction, motivation, well-being and development. No excuses.

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Newsletter Insurance Class Workshop 165

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Reflection can build up your intuitive abilities as you regularly spend time reviewing past performance and apply what you’ve learned to current and future situations. As you reflect and practice new and better ways of interaction with others, what you’ve learned can be applied to developing healthier relationships.

Self-aware 202

Self-aware Definition Learning-by-Doing Long-term 202

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

In addition, Corporate Executive Board research shows that 40 percent of engaged employees are not aligning their behavior with organizational goals, The bottom line is that only one out of ten employees are both engaged and aligned with strategy. Stars typically feel connected to the organization because they have power or influence.

Long-term 207

Long-term Consensus Class Follow-up 207

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

It is a mindset that permeates organizations from top-down as well as bottom-up. That means doing things correctly the first time, without wasting counter-productive time in cleaning up mistakes. It applies to service industries and manufacturing operations. Paying attention to quality can realize: Lower operating costs.

Quality 50

Quality Metrics Strategic Planning TQM 50

Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2015

Finely develop skills in every aspect of the organization, beyond the scope of professional training. Develop and share own philosophies. Long-term track record, unlike anything accomplished by any other individual, all contributing toward organizational philosophy, purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth.

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Article Strategy Long-term Mentor 50

Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

I certainly have my opinions on the subject ( jump to my comments at the bottom of this post ) , but I wondered what other leadership experts believe is the most important leadership competency from their experience. To succeed, a leader must learn to balance their relationships, time, strategic efforts and personal development.

Leadership 102

Leadership Self-aware Learning-by-Doing Open-book 102

CO2

JUNE 29, 2010

Followers were expected to keep their heads down, put in an honest days work, and only spoke up when asked. And there are other people who are great at following orders but cause teams to fail because of their reluctance to step up into leadership roles. Followers Get Things Done Better followership often begets better leadership.

Executive Coaching 129

Executive Coaching Execution Blog Self-aware 129

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 21, 2017

Kalanick and other top executives signal by example what is and is not acceptable behavior, and they are clearly responsible for the company’s ethically and legally questionable decisions and practices. A Race to the Bottom. But I suggest that the problem at Uber goes beyond a culture created by toxic leadership.

Licensing 8

Licensing Transportation Document Business Model 8

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 18, 2015

Surely, the newfound margin will drop to the bottom line – it will not. Giving up something of value for the sake of other considerations is the essence of sacrifice. If you want chicken, salad, pizza, or wraps, get out of the line-up to the counter and go elsewhere. After all, the fixed overheads are already in place.

Apparel 100

Apparel Brand Franchising Competitive Advantage 100

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

Foster “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.&# - John Wayne “The true leader serves. From that point on, loyalty means executing the decision as if it were your own.&# - General Colin Powell “Develop success from failures. Serves people. Disagreement, at this state, stimulates me.

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Definition Blog Leadership Covey 307

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 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. How much further should we extend ethics?

Ethics 59

Ethics Cost Crisis Learning-by-Doing 59

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

We can dispense with all that employee training and professional development. Ethics and standards… those are for chumps. Not engaging in planning for future operations: So what are you gonna do about it? Money covers up a lot of ills. The savvy business executive or advisor will offer pro-active follow-ups.

Budgeting 75

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 75

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 5, 2012

In eras following downturns and scandals, it is incumbent upon good companies to go the extra distance to be ethical and set good examples. Business development. No entity can operate without affecting or being affected by its communities. Even after they have ceased operation in certain communities. by Hank Moore.

Loyalty 59

Loyalty Bottom-up Strategic Planning Bond 59

Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2015

As companies operate, all make honest and predictable mistakes. Others will remain stuck in frames of mind that set themselves up for the next round of defeat or, at best, partial-success. Setting one’s self up for failure. That all people who grew up in the south are racist. Refusal to hear what is said.

Self-aware 50

Self-aware System Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up 50

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. Bottom line: serving oneself just doesn’t work for anyone! We are only as good as the people who surround us, and it’s up to us to set the climate. https://www.managers.org.uk/practical-support/management-community/blogs/why-are-ceos-rarely-fired

Leadership 419

Leadership CEO Blog Learning-by-Doing 419

Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2013

Business development. It occupied one counter at 2-J’s Hamburgers, an established Austin restaurant, owned and operated by Ralph Moreland. Living in a fantasy without viewing the realities of the marketplace sets companies up for failure.). Bet your bottom dollar, you and I are through. Running the business.

Franchising 63

Franchising Budgeting Pryor Consultative 63

Strategy Driven

JULY 8, 2011

The successful professional person takes the time and appropriates the resources to develop a Body of Work, rather than just hold jobs. Business development. Building a clear, cohesive, operational Vision for the individual. The successful person develops and champions the tools to change. by Hank Moore. The Big Picture.

Learning-by-Doing 57

Learning-by-Doing Career Strategic Planning Mentor 57

Strategy Driven

MARCH 4, 2011

As companies operate, all make honest and predictable mistakes. Others will remain stuck in frames of mind that set themselves up for the next round of defeat or, at best, partial-success. Business development. Setting one’s self up for failure. That all people who grew up in the south are racist.

Bottom-up 58

Bottom-up System Learning-by-Doing Execution 58

HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

The HR Digest: How did your journey in leadership and business development shape your perspective on organizational change over the past decade? These foundational competencies provide the framework for selection, development, assessment and rewards. This highlights a notable shift, with up to 80% of market value being intangible!

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Ulrich Leadership Diversity Audience 52