N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2014

With organizations operating in heavily competitive environments, the pressure to make the right decisions at the most opportune time has never been higher for business stakeholders. Doing the right things to get the right things done requires a GPS system to achieve high performance-driven execution.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2022

As more and more businesses start to pay attention to how they operate in greener and more efficient ways, one of the things that your business can’t afford to overlook is its supply chain. It’s definitely an option for you to explore. As EVs become more affordable, it’s something more and more businesses are doing.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 11, 2020

Definite vs. potential – It’s better to pursue improvements with definite benefits than those with potential. A factory guy at heart, Anthony oversees an operation that spans 16 countries in 4 continents with customers including Google, Facebook, Twitter and many of the world’s best brands. About the Author.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

We demonstrate that agile organizations possess both strategic and tactical agility. Tactical agility enables employees at all levels to take smart risks, capture opportunities, improvise and innovate as they execute a clear strategy. It becomes how we operate on a day-to-day basis. ” -Tilman, Jacoby.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 28, 2020

This is a tactic used by adversaries. Install every latest update for your operating system. Keep your operating system up to date. Install an anti-virus program from a trusted and a known source and keep engines, software and virus definitions up to date, so the anti-virus program remains effective. Back up your data.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

Leadership DNA aside, I recently crafted my definition of leadership. Habecker “Doing the same thing over and over, yet expecting different results, is the definition of crazy.&# - Unknown “Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. see “Leadership DNA“) [.] Mark Oakes Good post, Mike!

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 4, 2015

It is an ongoing process of evaluation, planning, tactical actions and benchmarking accomplishments. I offer nine of my own definitions for the process of capturing and building a shared Vision for organizations to chart their next 10+ years. Wisely improve the Present. In is thine. ” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 9, 2017

The very first thing that may surprise you, but should definitely be apart of your business plan at some point down the line, is the hiring of staff. With employees, you can then start to grow your operations in-line with your projections. Upgrading Operations. Hiring Staff. Working With Experts. Shifting Responsibility.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

It takes considerable effort to recognize when someone is operating from a different mental model than yours. We all inherit different definitions for the same words and bring them to our current workplace, but assume we’re all on the same page. It’s no wonder leaders get stuck in their mental models and can’t make progress.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

It takes considerable effort to recognize when someone is operating from a different mental model than yours. We all inherit different definitions for the same words and bring them to our current workplace, but assume we’re all on the same page. It’s no wonder leaders get stuck in their mental models and can’t make progress.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

It takes considerable effort to recognize when someone is operating from a different mental model than yours. We all inherit different definitions for the same words and bring them to our current workplace, but assume we’re all on the same page. It’s no wonder leaders get stuck in their mental models and can’t make progress.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. This isn’t rocket science, rather it’s just plain-old, good leadership.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

When using ceramic filter elements there is definitely the possibility for filtration at extremely high temperatures and pressures. Not only is this advantageous, but so too is their ability to remain stagnant when in operation. Not only is this possible, but filtration under chemical aggressive conditions is achievable too.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

In the face of prevailing uncertainty, it might sound odd to encourage that we build or nurture ‘sloppiness’ into how we operate. The truth of today’s workplace is that we can no longer operate from the position of simply sending down orders from above.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

It has definitely caused its fair share of angst, frustration, and vigorous debate among executives and professional advisors simply for the reason that it is one of the few metrics that touches virtually every aspect of a business. Where possible all pricing should be subject to nuanced considerations.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 14, 2020

As such, the POS software definition revolves around its primary purpose, which is processing sales. The mobile POS is ideal for small businesses or sole entrepreneurs due to its affordability, ease of operation, and setup. POS software does more than sales processing. Multichannel POS.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 29, 2011

What is the definition of strategy? Tactics are often misconstrued as strategies. billion in sales) provides huge economies of scale throughout the operation, especially in production, fixed overheads, distribution and marketing. Clout as Strategy and Why Companies Won’t Admit It. Elementary question, you say.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 8, 2018

We’re not going to look at some of the things you can do to make your business operate in a more cost effective kind of way. It’s something that’s definitely worth considering and looking into if you haven’t had any experience with cloud computing and storage just yet. Outsource Certain Minor Things.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 4, 2017

You have, no doubt, heard the saying ‘cash is king,’ and it may be cliché, but it is definitely the truth. Businesses run efficiently when they have clear procedures in place, and this is definitely the case when it comes to maintaining a healthy cash flow. How can you demand efficiency if you are not operating efficiently yourself?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2020

Flexible working, especially in recent weeks, has improved so much, and more and more businesses are seeing that it can help their business, so it is definitely something that is here to stay. It can mean that no matter where people are working from, they will be able to access the same information, as it is all internet based.

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

What is the definition of strategy? Tactics are often misconstrued as strategies. billion in sales) provides huge economies of scale throughout the operation, especially in production, fixed overheads, distribution and marketing. Elementary question, you say. Here is the elementary answer. So are goals. Ever heard this?

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2018

If you still have all, or part of, your company’s operations in-house, you might want to look at these five ways in which outsourcing is leading other companies just like yours to massive growth faster than they ever thought possible. Company Expansion Doesn’t Require Larger Premises.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Many organizations today are wondering how to get into machine learning, and what it means for their existing analytics operation. There are many different types of machine learning, and a variety of definitions of the term. 80,000 different tactics are recommended to help persuade customers to buy.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 18, 2015

And, the mission critical nature of credibility cannot be overstated, as it establishes a company or brand’s integrity, reliability, validity, soundness and a host of other image-including indicators of an entity’s moral and ethical code, and the standards by which it operates. Social media also presents tremendous image opportunity.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 8, 2019

With the customers demanding faster deliveries, field service businesses are now looking to develop a more time-definite supply chain. Operation Costs Have to Be Reduced. They are in a race to conquer the “last-mile” and are seeking the most effective ways to deliver packages of all sizes directly to customers’ homes.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

She outlines how to rid yourself of failed motivational tactics and shares ways to go beyond discipline, willpower, and goal setting. You write, teach, and consult on motivation, so I’d like to start with the Susan Fowler definition of motivation. In it, Susan tackles motivation in a fresh way. ” -Susan Fowler. . What is it?

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

In the recent past, businesses had only external, third party vendors to rely on for major projects, operational emergencies, and other labor-intensive initiatives that required resources they did not have. Both industrial, machine-like robots and digital, computerized robots have revolutionized the way companies operate.

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Surviving Leadership

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Whether or not you think Netflix is a company you want to emulate (and there are those who question some of their tactics ), Powerful outlines some very relevant points about how to be intentional about the organization your building – from the culture to employee engagement.

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

What is the definition of strategy? Tactics are often misconstrued as strategies. billion in sales) provides huge economies of scale throughout the operation, especially in production, fixed overheads, distribution and marketing. Elementary question, you say. Here is the elementary answer. So are goals. Ever heard this?

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 11, 2014

It is used to identify, document and oversee all of the strategic, tactical and operational-related initiatives underway (and intended to be done) within an enterprise in order to achieve its vision. A strategic plan is a living document developed and maintained through an ongoing, continuous process. It is not budgeting.

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Lead from Within

MAY 2, 2009

Merriam Webster defines authentic (albeit in its fifth definition) as “true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character.” Elizabeth is the author of Outsmarting the SAT, a collection of the strategies and teaching tactics she uses every day to help students maximize their scores on the SAT.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Scaling without discipline is like trying to launch a rocket with fireworks —the sparks and colors may be beautifully spectacular but are definitely short-lived. High-Octane Tactics: Ignite Your Discipline Ignition Point 3: The right people doing the right things right. The message is clear: adapt or become irrelevant.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

But sometimes war tactics really can help in business. Among these tactics is CARVER, a system for assessing and ranking threats and opportunities. In addition, many security experts consider it the definitive assessment tool for protecting critical assets. 4 – Loss would reduce operations considerably.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

That said, the way to minimize the impact of discrimination is not through bureaucratic mandates or by playing the diversity card – these tactics increase the diversity gap and heighten resentment. In my world, there are very few absolutes and very few static definitions. In fact, the report points out how “U.S.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Bob Smith (not his real name), source of the quote and Chief Operating Officer at Otis Elevator, knows that elevators tend to remain well under the radar screen until they break. Our Blind Spot If one were to write the definitive history of analytics in the modern age, the RAND Corporation would receive significant ink.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

See how even the most successful business operates with only 20% of its staff turning up for work, or only 20% of its IT systems functioning that day, and you’ll see just how quickly even the most titanic corporations can lose value quickly. Included in this definition, often forgotten, is the network of suppliers you use.

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