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Continuous Business Optimization is a 21st Century Next Practice

N2Growth Blog

.” Indeed, the only way to do that is to adopt a continuous optimization mindset – one where the entire company is continually being improved and enhanced. Sure, continuous change can be disruptive to an organization that is not accustomed to it.

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The Value of Value Chain Analysis in Transforming Your Business

N2Growth Blog

Most think of it as positioning a business within its ecosystem. All that is left to do is develop the plans for the projects that are needed to actualize the new workflow and institute a process for continual change. I have a different take on value chain analysis. Reach out to me to learn more about value chain analysis.

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Creating a Successful Fleet Operation Means Investing in Employees

Strategy Driven

As a trade, mechanics require a long lead time and many labor hours to gain skills and experience, especially with the technology and alternative fuels of complex and heavy equipment continuously changing. The County also established a position that focuses on providing training and development for employees.

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Just Another Day at the Office.or Is it?

Coaching Tip

They are, in fact, more regular occurrences as new forms of work, communication and technology vividly illustrate that an organization''s culture ("the way we work around here") conflicts with new competitive demands. . As continuous change became the new normal, addressing cultural challenges became more difficult.

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New Year Entertainment: Predictions, Forecasts, and Projections

The Practical Leader

Neuroscience shows the survival of our species depended heavily on our primitive brains letting negatives stick like Velcro and positives slide off like Teflon. We see how Peter Drucker’s thought leadership continues to guide leaders and organizations. We’re programmed to pay more attention to danger and fear.

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How To Use Your Leadership to Inspire Greatness

Tanveer Naseer

Of course, in light of today’s conditions of continual change and upheaval, it’s easy for that focus to shift to putting out those daily fires as a means of feeling some form of accomplishment, instead of directing your energies towards guiding your employees to excel and thrive despite the obstacles that stand in their way.

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Managers in the Digital Age Need to Stay Human

Harvard Business Review

The technological advances of the digital age have allowed the global workforce to be better connected, more collaborative, and have greater personal impact than ever before. Today, literally everything in the workplace is changing from the volume and complexity of job-related data to the nature of work itself. Or are they?