N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This involves conducting thorough research and gathering information about the organization’s industry, market, and internal dynamics. This can be done through individual interviews or focus group discussions, where the facilitator encourages open and honest conversations.

Compliance 402

Compliance Risk Management Objective Process 402

The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

” These are a bit extreme, but we’ve heard variations of these thoughts over the years in focus groups to survey a Client’s organizational culture. One morning, I asked a group of very quiet participants a series of questions about their organization’s climate and leadership effectiveness.

Energy 52

Energy Crisis Absenteeism Leadership 52

The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The HR VP outlined a process to feed back the survey results to management and frontline teams across the organization in the coming months. They seemed to be Theory X leaders (employees will take advantage, need to be “snoopervised,” and managed like kids with rules, policies, and punishment). They see it loud and clear.

Policies 59

Policies Morale Report Survey 59

In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

One of the best sources of understanding is experience, such as in-market know-how, familiarity with competitors and customers, or expertise in leading during turbulent times. To be fair, the ‘act early’ ethic prevails in corporate cultures that worship entrepreneurial thinking. Information doesn’t necessarily mean understanding.

Power 100

Power Competitive Advantage Airlines Information 100

LDRLB

APRIL 13, 2020

Consider a few examples: “The company’s primary objective is to maximize long-term shareholder value while adhering to the laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates and at all times observing the highest ethical standard.” Is it market share of products? Is it a plurality—just the largest market share?

Mission Statement 120

Mission Statement Motivation Long-term Customer Loyalty 120

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 18, 2016

But, when the time comes for the cows to be transported to market, herding can become a challenge. Create an on-going virtual customer focus group focused on policies, procedures and practices. Clearly there are circumstances where rules are crucial to safety, ethics and fairness. This is not a plea for revolt.

Policies 150

Policies Follow-up Banking Bureaucracy 150

LDRLB

APRIL 13, 2020

Consider a few examples: “The company’s primary objective is to maximize long-term shareholder value while adhering to the laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates and at all times observing the highest ethical standard.” Is it market share of products? Is it a plurality—just the largest market share?

Mission Statement 78

Mission Statement Motivation Long-term Customer Loyalty 78