Women on Business

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Yesterday as I watched an old episode of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ the story line was about how the kindergarten teacher enacted lessons in kindness using lessons from her Kindergarten class resonated with me. In business we operate under the old adage of the loudest person is the one that gets heard. Say Please and Thank You.

Leadership 261

Leadership Cooper Business Intelligence Class 261

Chartered Management Institute

MARCH 11, 2011

We are in the middle of launching a new program and factory for the launch of the Mercedes M and GL class vehicle in Alabama in June. Acquisition was completed with signifcant tasks for Operation Income. This is a new Customer, a new plant and a new production team. Timing was incredibly tight.

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Project Class Engineering Operations 61

Lead Change Blog

MAY 31, 2017

If you habitually read online articles you’ve read about things to stop doing to be a better leader or operations to stop using because they are obsolete. Every time you start a new project or habit, you’re pumped, energized and ready like to “Just Do It,” Nike style. We are glad to stop a few things. Stop Quitting.

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Comparison Content Project Audience 286

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 9, 2019

One of the more interesting projects in this field is undertaken by pharmaceutical giant GSK, who offer their GSK Science in the Summer program to 2nd-6th graders to help engage them in STEM-related topics. The project focuses on exciting minority and vulnerable students, including migrants and homeless youngsters.

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Pharmaceuticals Education ROI Project 67

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 7, 2017

Large, clunky capital projects to upgrade assets. It was already best-in-class in its cost per tonne of ore moved, but investors wanted more. While it was nice to hear they were operating so near maximum possible efficiency, they weren’t looking forward to their next conversation with their investors.

Productivity 242

Productivity Products Benchmarking Brainstorming 242

Mike Cardus

JULY 2, 2012

And since applying some of the concepts from this class, there has already been improvement. Above testimonial from High Performance Teambuilding Certificate Class. Teams operate within multiple systems. And we all have been on teams where this was not as clear as the Team Leader / Project Manager thought. Thanks Mike!

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Team Class Cooper Learning-by-Doing 148

Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2017

If you are trying to make your operation more efficient, then say so. “To Sounds a lot clearer than saying “we are going to embark on a six sigma project to improve efficiency,” doesn’t it? Remember back in your undergraduate liberal arts classes when you had to read the classics? Read a novel. Study history.

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Six Sigma Storytelling Peer Review Restructuring 209

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s better to comply with the legal requirements instead of dealing with class action lawsuits, court orders, and penalties. The excise tax you may have to pay also depends on the kind of business you operate. Keeping a company legally compliant and secure is overwhelming and expensive for many entrepreneurs.

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Bond Tips Insurance Compliance 107

HR Digest

MAY 6, 2021

First, I needed to transition the team’s operating model from a generalist model to distinct teams of operators and specialists with focused mandates and deliverables. We organize them in these 4 buckets: We are Doers: Creating solutions that will lead our company and our industry is what we do — on every project, every day.

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Diversity Talent Management Operations Planning 89

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 14, 2014

In business, leadership infrastructure is the sum total of all the management systems, processes, leadership teams, skill sets, and disciplines that enable companies to grow from small operations into midsized or large firms. Faulkner had been a serial CEO, most recently as general manager of Microsoft’s Americas Operations Group.

Leadership 217

Leadership CEO Planning Long-term 217

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Dad operated a small, two-pump gas station. After a while, my attitude toward this project changed from “grudging acceptance” to “pride in a job well-done.” When the project was finally over, I thought the roof looked great. This guy has class. The answer is from Dennis Mudd, who was my boss 43 years ago. I thought, “Mr.

Project 70

Project Executive Coaching Learning-by-Doing Quality 70

Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2015

For nearly three decades, Ruth led the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations’ (INPO) Information Technology Division as Director, Computer Systems and Telecommunications and Director, Information Technology and Data Services. nuclear power industry which reduced costs with economies of scale, shared content, and secure student data.

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Information Technology Telecommunications Committee Technology 50

Coaching Ourselves

OCTOBER 26, 2021

When we can attend to what we see, say, and do (what is visible) while simultaneously attending to the inner source of attention and intention from which we operate (what is invisible), we can break free of patterns rooted in past experiences to create powerful breakthrough ideas. .

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System EVA Learning-by-Doing Innovation 37

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Talented employees familiar with their company’s day-to-day operations are often capable of performing assessments more rapidly than outsiders. And why not? All they need is the method and analytical tools enabling the revelation of self-critical performance improvement insights. Isn’t it about time these people were working for you?

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Consultative How To Long-term Maturity 50

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JUNE 20, 2013

Jams operate in the spirit of co-creation and improvisation. The Jams operate on this next level—by bringing together diverse people and three interdependent layers of change: individual, communal and systemic. We never know what will happen, and that is part of the magic.

Diversity 175

Diversity Learning-by-Doing Strategic Planning Education 175

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. This step leads to information — determining the big data framework needed to implement the ideas.

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Innovation Strategy Competitive Advantage Incubator 161

Chart Your Course

AUGUST 14, 2012

Limited to five people per class. July Class: FULL. August Class: August 16, August 18, August 23. Class dates: July 20-21. He has worked with or led teams working on projects to improve the quality of both products and services, reduce cost and streamline operations. July 11, July 13, July 20. Cost: $795.

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Newsletter Insurance Class Workshop 165

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Dad operated a small, two-pump gas station. After a while, my attitude toward this project changed from grudging acceptance to pride. This guy has class. The next time you are working on a project, ask yourself, "What would happen to my level of commitment if I knew I was only going to be paid if I achieved results?"

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Quality Executive Coaching Commitment Learning-by-Doing 126

LDRLB

MAY 29, 2012

The scope of HR typically includes managing the HR Information Systems, overseeing contracted services, ensuring compliance with applicable labor and human rights laws, coordinating and delivering on projects and many other things. Operational leaders will not trust HR if the department constantly bungles their transactions.

Outsourcing 113

Outsourcing Human Resources Metrics Compliance 113

Mills Scofield

JUNE 23, 2015

” Our “I don’t know” sent members of our class and faculty to Tougaloo Mississippi searching for silenced voices. And then a friend in the Class of 2015, Yao Lui, was visiting Ghana with a Brown-founded medical nonprofit. When we asked “What was Brown’s relationship to slavery?”

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Class Education Construction McKinsey 70

Mills Scofield

JUNE 23, 2015

” Our “I don’t know” sent members of our class and faculty to Tougaloo Mississippi searching for silenced voices. And then a friend in the Class of 2015, Yao Lui, was visiting Ghana with a Brown-founded medical nonprofit. When we asked “What was Brown’s relationship to slavery?”

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Class Education Construction McKinsey 70

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 18, 2014

My dad operated a two-pump gas station. This guy has class. The next time you are working on a project, ask yourself, “What would happen to my level of commitment if I knew I was only going to be paid if I achieved results?” This compensation system gives everyone–coach, client, and stakeholders—an important role in the process.

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Long-term Learning-by-Doing Executive Coaching Metrics 130

Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

You develop a first-class organization by winning hearts and minds. The culture required to drive a strategy of innovation is different from the culture required to develop efficiency or operational excellence. Corporate leaders that operate with an ivory tower mentality are likely to find their tower tumbling down.

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How To Middle Management Reputation Short-term 107

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 25, 2016

My dad operated a two-pump gas station. This guy has class. The next time you are working on a project, ask yourself, “What would happen to my level of commitment if I knew I was going to be paid only if I achieved results?” This “pay-for-results” idea wasn’t mine. My mom was a school teacher.

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Power Video Metrics Long-term 70

LDRLB

MAY 29, 2012

The scope of HR typically includes managing the HR Information Systems, overseeing contracted services, ensuring compliance with applicable labor and human rights laws, coordinating and delivering on projects and many other things. Operational leaders will not trust HR if the department constantly bungles their transactions.

Human Resources 96

Human Resources Outsourcing Metrics Compliance 96

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

Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

In comparing the top-quartile of companies in terms of share of women in executive committees against companies that have all-male executive committees, McKinsey found that the former companies exceeded the latter by 41% in return on equity and by 56% in operating results. Decide who the audience should be and be selective.

Leadership Development 249

Leadership Development Development Committee Leadership 249

Mike Cardus

AUGUST 14, 2012

BTW – I am teaching a Professional Development class for University at Buffalo School of Social Work in Solution-Focused Leadership. The class is full, but don’t worry, if you are interested contact me and let’s talk about brining the content and lessons to your organization, team and people.

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Cooper Resistance Micromanagement Construction 124

Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In the ‘ High Performance Team Building ’ class a smart friend Brian Pagkos shared an idea he had ‘SNOT Analysis’ strengths, needs , opportunities, threats. When we understand the NOISE conditions, we can create a path towards the future that allows the company or team or project to flourish. Flip Chart Paper. Lots of Post-it Notes.

Strategic Planning 158

Strategic Planning SWOT Analysis Planning 158

HR Digest

MAY 3, 2021

Amazon operates like a series of customer-focused start-ups innovating at a fast pace. These groups play an important role in building internal networks for creating a community, advising Amazon business units, leading in service projects, and reaching out to communities where Amazonians live and work. They get to build the future.

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Quality Engineering Technology Resources 59

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

To begin daily training, sign up for a locally taught class or search the internet for a self-guided program. He is the founder of The Potential Project – a leading global provider of corporate based mindfulness solutions operating in 20 countries. Gillian is a Partner with The Potential Project Australia.

Productivity 50

Productivity Products Strategy Covey 50

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 15, 2011

Dad operated a small gas station. Mudd may be poor, but he is a class act.' The next time you are working on a project, ask yourself, 'What would happen to my commitment and behavior, if I knew that I was only going to be paid if I achieved results?' I learned this 'pay for results' idea from Dennis Mudd, my boss 43 years ago.

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Report Learning-by-Doing Execution Follow-up 129

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I felt valued when I started to learn some MBA classes from the beginning of this year. 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. I found a friend he did very well for his investment since 20 years ago. I hope I can have his kind of life in future.

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Greenleaf Maslow Goleman Blog 150

Chris Brady

JUNE 22, 2010

  Thousands of pilots were shot down over northwestern Europe,and it wasn't long before clandestine operations sprang into place to smugglethem back to England to fight again.   Jongh demanded autonomy and permittedno interference in her operations, negotiated shrewdly, and soon receivedfunding and contacts for support.

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Blog Letter Armstrong Books 122

CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant.

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Executive Coaching Travel Strategic Planning Video 79

CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant.

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Executive Coaching Execution Blog Travel 79

CO2

JANUARY 26, 2011

At the end of Ellen’s 12 Days of Giveaways in 2010, the comedienne gave each staff member who contributed to the project a trip to Las Vegas and a $500 bonus. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant.

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Team Building Company Team Executive Coaching 90