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Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This is so much the case that the most often overlooked aspect of strategic planning is adequately addressing contingencies as part of the planning process. The two most common outcomes created by a lack of contingency planning are: 1.) watching things grind to a halt as you scramble to evaluate options, and; 2.)

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Leading Thoughts for March 9, 2023

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The mere act of contemplating a Plan B sets in motion a feedback loop that dramatically lessens the probability that Plan A will come to fruition. You spend too much of your emotional energy on contingency planning instead of on success.” Source: Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential II.

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Discover the 4 Powerful Tactics to Build a Resilient Organization

Lead from Within

By anticipating what might happen, you can develop strategies and contingency plans to mitigate these risks. This involves developing robust plans and processes to address these challenges effectively. This involves staying informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and potential risks.

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How Contingency Plans Cause People to Perform Worse and Try Less

Leadership Freak

Will Smith said, “There is no reason to have plan “B” because it distracts from plan “A”. Jihae Shin and Katherine Milkman, from Wharton School research found that merely thinking about a backup… Continue reading →

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Leadership Training For Executives

Experience to Lead

This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school. Executive leadership training programs can offer support and meaningful dialogue to master new challenges effectively. What is an Executive Leadership Training Program?

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10 Leadership Lessons From My Favorite Clint Eastwood Movie Quotes

N2Growth Blog

It’s OK to solicit the best ideas from your people and work with them to develop strategies and solutions that can make the difference for the organization. At my firm , we help clients develop strategies and create the contingency plans needed, if certain scenarios begin to emerge. That’s me.”

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When in Doubt, Rehearse!

N2Growth Blog

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Lately I’ve seen several leaders trip over the unexpected outcome of a grand plan. Still, that’s an important part of leadership-showing others the potential futures and demonstrating you can lead them through it regardless of the outcome. Related Post.