Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 12, 2015

Numerator thinkers operate with an abundance mentality; denominator thinkers use a scarcity mentality. While they are respectful and inclusive, they know bureaucracy is the enemy of excellence and the impediment to efficiency. Or a monthly newsletter that was the talk of the break room? They cultivate, grow, innovate and invest.

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Innovation Budgeting Strategic Planning Tools 150

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2013

To most people, bureaucracy is a bad word, synonymous with ‘red tape’ and wasted time. Yet, despite the negative connotations, most companies still operate bureaucratically – insisting employees work inside of increasingly complex structures with processes and procedures designed to standardize or control everything.

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Productivity Products Six Sigma Competitive Advantage 50

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Business shift from the retail dealer customer service mentality of Firestone shifted to a high-production tire operation. When they are compelled to do so, company leadership will provide leadership for change management and re-engineering…two of the many worthwhile concepts that should be advocated every business day.

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Crisis Crisis Management Retail Budgeting 58

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 10, 2015

But for old-school bureaucracies, it’s a scary new world that requires managers to rethink the basic principles that govern established businesses. Who is in charge of rethinking your company’s entire business model and operations? Management and Leadership – Managing Your Virtual Team. For more information, go to: [link].

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Strategy Succession Software Industry 50

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Growth, defined as increasing revenues each year (rather than improving the quality of company operations). Running a bureaucracy. Continuous quality improvement within your own operation. Values which benefit other aspects of the company operation: Quality improved on behalf of the overall organization.

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Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 66

Strategy Driven

JUNE 22, 2012

Products and services assist the bureaucracy to do its job more efficiently but cannot claim credit for Big Picture success of a client’s entire industry. Doing nothing causes much more organizational damage than making mistakes while operating in good faith. ‘Brewing solutions for a better environment.’ We Earn It.

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