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How SWOT Analysis Harms Leaders

Lead Change Blog

Take the most popular of them, the SWOT analysis, where you try to figure out the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats facing your business. SWOT doesn’t account for the dangerous judgment errors revealed by recent research in behavioral economics and cognitive neuroscience, what scholars call cognitive biases.

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SWOT analysis – What careers coaches won’t tell you

Rapid BI

The SWOT analysis can be a great career planning and development tool, but not in the way that many career coaches and educational tutors suggest. Since 2006 when I first started writing about the use of SWOT analysis, I have seen very little change in the way that SWOT is explained. As a result, many […].

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I Dare You to Do Better.

Rich Gee Group

Action Item: Conduct a personal SWOT analysis to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. In our careers, the fear of failure can be a significant barrier. Action Item: Identify a mentor in your field and schedule regular meetings to discuss your career goals and challenges.

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The right time to make a career switch

HR Digest

If you have ever sat at your work desk and wondered what am I doing here, then it is definitely time to make a career switch. 2021 is an opportune time to make drastic, fundamental job moves, according to Ambika Nigam, founder of a career-focused startup. What are the top 5 reasons for wanting a career change?

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You Won’t Improve if You Don’t Focus

Lead Change Blog

This quote comes to mind whenever I think of my personal and professional improvement over the lifespan of my career. Self-Assessment through SWOT Analysis. Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.”. So, what are the best methods to improve?

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Why a Business Coach Is Every Entrepreneur’s Best Friend

Strategy Driven

There are certainly a lot of attractive selling points to starting your own business, including increased freedom, personal fulfillment, and an escape from the traditional nine to five career. However, venturing out on your own also carries its fair share of risk. Sometimes, getting all of this information can be tricky and time-consuming.

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Great Business Lessons From The Movies – The Godfather.

Rich Gee Group

Develop SWOT analyses on each one to position your business in the best possible light. What are your favorite lines from The Godfather and how have they impacted your career? P.S. Which quote resonated clearly with your career? Who’s your competition? Where are they strong? Where are they weak? Let’s talk.

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