Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 1, 2014

But even if you haven’t, taking the time to think through the year’s priorities and projects will help you focus your appraisal on what matters most. Consider projects where you have been able to observe or can collect objective performance data and identify the core competencies that are critical to success. Be specific.

Software 50

Software How To Performance Review Core Competence 50

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2010

In my experience, at one point in my leadership career, some colleagues have labeled me as the ‘terminator’ jokingly. If what pops in your head are more weakness than strength, that is an early indication that the relationship is not working. Time for you to act and get into more analysis as listed in this post.

Executive Coaching 202

Executive Coaching Greenleaf Maslow Blog 202

Your Voice of Encouragement

JUNE 3, 2011

We recently coached a project manager whose chronic optimism lead to unrealistic expectations for his staff, resulting in high stress, low morale, and poor performance. Surely organizations want people who can logically assess a project and create a system of processes and procedures that ensure quality and minimize errors.

360-Degree Feedback 67

360-Degree Feedback Core Competence Analysis Open-book 67

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The reason why the original draft of their development plans sometimes focus on a big project they want to complete and not their personal behavior or character was becoming clear. On the other hand, it’s so much easier, and less scary, to imagine successfully completing that big old project or getting that coveted promotion.

Leadership 179

Leadership Self-aware Executive Coaching Blog 179

Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it’s a career aspiration, a fitness target, or a personal milestone, make sure your goal is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). If you aim to grow your business, don’t waste time considering backup plans or side projects that will divert your focus.

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Commitment Succession Power Sharpe 195

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Mike: October 17, 2010 at 10:55 pm Mary JO, I have to say I feel valued every time I can get a project finished on time. Carina Mary Jo Asmus : October 17, 2010 at 10:14 pm Carina, the quote is wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Also I do not hesitate to tell our technicians how much I value their hard work and dedication.

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Greenleaf Maslow Goleman Blog 150

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

This will increase buy-in for the projects you decide to move ahead with. Set priorities When you get overwhelmed with new ideas (wouldn’t that be great?, ask the people who were involved in coming up with the ideas to assist in priority-setting.

Creativity 183

Creativity Influence Innovation Brainstorming 183

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Even though I do talk to and work with my peers and direct reports every day they may not be completely filled in with the details of a project that I’m working on. Mike Mary Jo Asmus : September 16, 2010 at 9:35 am Mike, another way to stay in more frequent contact, particularly with important projects, is to have a daily meeting.

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Blog Greenleaf Maslow Follow-up 124

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 3, 2010

They are missing the vision of finding a job that will provide both career growth and satisfaction. As a job seeker, my advice is to not focus on one core area of expertise but think of complementary avenues you may pursue to increase your chances of finding interesting work. Her new book, Hired! :

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Audience Newsletter Core Competence Tips 50

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I also believe that attitude projection is a key determining factor to the opportunities that life provides for us. I am a firm believer in the fact that attitude is everything. I think that it is important to respond positively to the situations in our life and be grateful for everything that we have.

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Blog Self-aware Letter Greenleaf 167

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2017

As an aspiring PM, there are three primary considerations when evaluating the role: Core Competencies , Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Company Fit. The best PMs I have worked with have mastered the core competencies, have a high EQ, and work for the right company for them. Core Competencies. Company Fit.

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Core Competence Management 8

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Praising, for example would be when a leader will make it a point to let an employee know that they did a good job on a specific task or project. You have come up with a pretty good list, but if I were to add to it, I would include praising and respecting.

Leadership 257

Leadership Blog Learning-by-Doing Follow-up 257

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Up to this point in my career, I have never been honest to this type question at work. had done this when I was leading the project to get feed back from vendors and colleagues but not managers. Sachin: September 27, 2010 at 5:33 pm Hi Mary, You couldn’t be more right about this one. But getting right feedback is difficult.I

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Follow-up Blog Self-aware Learning-by-Doing 229

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2012

It sends the signal that these are not the projects that people should bet their careers on. Build it into good people's career paths. then re-organized to capture core competencies. Never, in my entire career of studying innovation, have I observed a project, initiative, or idea that worked out as planned.

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Process Innovation Diversity Budgeting 16

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

DeepQA/Watson project, wants me to understand something very, very important about what makes Watson work. Your career prospects are not bright if a machine has little to learn from you. David Ferrucci , Principal Investigator for IBM's. Different doctors in different specialties will no doubt train their Watsons differently.

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Core Competence Human Capital Technology Health Care 13

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Or more correctly, their paths: in our experience at Ziba, we’ve seen two distinct career paths among creative professionals, each stemming from its own set of motivations, and demanding its own approach to management. Where they differ is in their long-term professional path. The Creative Director.

Management 8

Management Creativity Licensing Core Competence 8

LDRLB

MAY 26, 2014

Actually, this project started probably three or four years ago when Paul’s last book came out, which is called Jumping the S-Curve. They were using sort of these old models of that’s not a fear, that’s not core, that’s not our core competency, etc. That’s not our market position, so we don’t need to worry about it.

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Early Adopters Rogers Disruptive Innovation Innovation 60

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Relationship building has resulted in greater effectiveness and personal satisfaction in my position and career. Throughout my working career I’ve always focused on customer service and my single biggest challenge was learning to distinguish between internal and external customers.

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Bottom-up Short-term Executive Coaching Open-book 177