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The biggest problem with our business in our society, in a capsule sentence: People with one set of experiences, values, wants and perceptions make mis-targeted attempts to communicate with others in trying to get what they want and need. Yet, we often fail to see it coming. MORE
It seemingly looks the same each day but sheds leaves, lets its limbs rot and applies “band-aid surgery” to its branches late in life. None of the limbs and twigs on each branch (staff-consultants) provide all nourishment required to breed a healthy tree (company). MORE
Conferences are an overwhelming rush of presentations, conversations, and potential meet-ups, and it can be tough to know where to focus your time. How do you figure out which sessions to attend? Should you skip the keynote to meet an important contact? MORE
When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. I seldom, if ever, hear that apologetic tone from students choosing technology companies or consulting. How will the crisis of problematic loans in Italian banks be resolved? MORE
Further, some of the world’s biggest companies are family-owned—News Corp, Samsung, Tata Group, and Walmart to name but a few—and more than a third of Fortune 500 companies are family-owned. Strategic Challenges and Talent Management. How to Fix the Problems. MORE
Through AI, machine learning, robotics, and advanced analytics, firms are augmenting knowledge-intensive areas such as supply chain planning, customer order management, and inventory tracking. How companies are using artificial intelligence in their business operations. MORE
Now six years later, an actual event has occurred that is eerily similar to that fictional scenario: a trusted retailer’s point-of-sale system security was breached and a large amount of customer data may be compromised. The breach is reported to have started just before Thanksgiving and continued until December 15 – right in the heart of the most important selling season of the year. The investigation by law enforcement officials will determine who is to blame. MORE
For many, a corporate directorship is a career capstone. Indeed, our research reinforces that concern: many boards still rely on their own (mostly white, mostly male) networks to fill seats. We wanted to know which were the strongest skills represented on boards and which were missing. MORE
Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? At the risk of drawing the ire of corporate elitists, I submit to you that the dumber your business is, the better off you are. MORE
Whether you like it or not, your success as a CEO will be largely tied to your team building ability. They understand how to effectively deploy these highly productive and valuable team members to create tremendous leverage and velocity across the enterprise. MORE
O NE OF the unfortunate side effects of living in an age of accelerating technology is having to deal with increased uncertainty. When faced with uncertainty, how should leaders react? To answer that, he constructed a thought experiment. MORE
The truth is that even leaders who don’t fail make bad decisions from time-to-time. The fact of the matter is that senior executives who rise to the C-suite do so largely based upon their ability to consistently make sound decisions. MORE
To answer the question of the title simply, it should be stated that: yes, businesses are more at risk of being targeted by criminals than private citizens and public sector entities. This is simply because it’s assumed there is more of value to take from a business. MORE
In it, Bogey reprised the 1930’s Broadway hit and movie that launched his career. I watch them to experience the magical energy of live performances. This is not meant to suggest putting off sequential steps and daily tasks. Get Your ‘to do lists’ in order. MORE
Risk management is critical for business decisions — but may not be healthy for making decisions about your career. On the surface, career decisions should follow the same process. Having the attitude to grasp these surprises and leverage them is critical. MORE
As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things. MORE
An important part of your job as a manager is making sure everyone on your team has the right amount of work. It’s tempting to give the workhorse more projects than others (especially if she’ll get them done the fastest) or to ease up on someone who is struggling, but you also need to be fair. How do you make sure that work on your team is evenly distributed? and author of You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done. MORE
Career How To Risk Management Technology Strategy Driven
MAY 29, 2020
To answer the question of the title simply, it should be stated that: yes, businesses are more at risk of being targeted by criminals than private citizens and public sector entities. This is simply because it’s assumed there is more of value to take from a business.
Strategy Driven
MAY 2, 2014
The biggest problem with our business in our society, in a capsule sentence: People with one set of experiences, values, wants and perceptions make mis-targeted attempts to communicate with others in trying to get what they want and need. Yet, we often fail to see it coming.
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Strategy Driven
JULY 11, 2014
In it, Bogey reprised the 1930’s Broadway hit and movie that launched his career. I watch them to experience the magical energy of live performances. This is not meant to suggest putting off sequential steps and daily tasks. Get Your ‘to do lists’ in order.
Strategy Driven
JANUARY 3, 2014
It seemingly looks the same each day but sheds leaves, lets its limbs rot and applies “band-aid surgery” to its branches late in life. None of the limbs and twigs on each branch (staff-consultants) provide all nourishment required to breed a healthy tree (company).
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 18, 2012
Risk management is critical for business decisions — but may not be healthy for making decisions about your career. On the surface, career decisions should follow the same process. Having the attitude to grasp these surprises and leverage them is critical.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 20, 2013
Now six years later, an actual event has occurred that is eerily similar to that fictional scenario: a trusted retailer’s point-of-sale system security was breached and a large amount of customer data may be compromised. The breach is reported to have started just before Thanksgiving and continued until December 15 – right in the heart of the most important selling season of the year. The investigation by law enforcement officials will determine who is to blame.
Harvard Business Review
JULY 8, 2015
Conferences are an overwhelming rush of presentations, conversations, and potential meet-ups, and it can be tough to know where to focus your time. How do you figure out which sessions to attend? Should you skip the keynote to meet an important contact?
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Harvard Business Review
APRIL 10, 2014
Further, some of the world’s biggest companies are family-owned—News Corp, Samsung, Tata Group, and Walmart to name but a few—and more than a third of Fortune 500 companies are family-owned. Strategic Challenges and Talent Management. How to Fix the Problems.
N2Growth Blog
MAY 16, 2010
Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? At the risk of drawing the ire of corporate elitists, I submit to you that the dumber your business is, the better off you are.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2010
The truth is that even leaders who don’t fail make bad decisions from time-to-time. The fact of the matter is that senior executives who rise to the C-suite do so largely based upon their ability to consistently make sound decisions.
N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
Whether you like it or not, your success as a CEO will be largely tied to your team building ability. They understand how to effectively deploy these highly productive and valuable team members to create tremendous leverage and velocity across the enterprise.
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 13, 2011
As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 10, 2018
Through AI, machine learning, robotics, and advanced analytics, firms are augmenting knowledge-intensive areas such as supply chain planning, customer order management, and inventory tracking. How companies are using artificial intelligence in their business operations.
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Harvard Business Review
JULY 17, 2017
When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. I seldom, if ever, hear that apologetic tone from students choosing technology companies or consulting. How will the crisis of problematic loans in Italian banks be resolved?
Harvard Business Review
JULY 16, 2013
For many, a corporate directorship is a career capstone. Indeed, our research reinforces that concern: many boards still rely on their own (mostly white, mostly male) networks to fill seats. We wanted to know which were the strongest skills represented on boards and which were missing.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
An important part of your job as a manager is making sure everyone on your team has the right amount of work. It’s tempting to give the workhorse more projects than others (especially if she’ll get them done the fastest) or to ease up on someone who is struggling, but you also need to be fair. How do you make sure that work on your team is evenly distributed? and author of You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done.
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