N2Growth Blog

JULY 22, 2014

If you are responsible for leading teams, how can you be sure that the work being done throughout the day will innovatively increase impact and productivity to make tomorrow a better place? Or, if you are responsible for managing Solopreneur projects, how can you be sure that the work will increase impact and productivity?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

I am frequently asked what it takes to become more productive. Relentless focus results in aligned priorities, order, discipline, and productivity. Then why is this so hard for executives and entrepreneurs? I have seen many productivity systems over the years, and for the most part, they all have something good to offer.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Non-value added ‘wastes’ are a drain on the productivity of your operations and cost you in schedule, quality, and capital. Costing the organization in excess material costs, holding costs, and potentially obsolescence costs, this waste can cost the organization upwards of millions of dollars in annual operations funds.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Non-value-added ‘wastes’ are a drain on the productivity of your operations and cost you in schedule, quality, and capital. Overproduction , the first of the 8 biggest wastes of Lean Operations, focuses on the unnecessary production of product before the customer demands it. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Non-value added ‘wastes’ are a drain on the productivity of your operations and cost you in schedule, quality, and capital. Greg Gaskey is a StrategyDriven Principal with over twenty years of nuclear plant operations, maintenance, and large-scale program and project management experience. About the Author.

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HR Digest

MAY 26, 2023

KPMG ’s recent survey ascertained insights from C-suite leaders on increasing productivity with generative AI. The profound implications of generative AI on business operations and the workforce is growing tremendously. Image Courtesy – Freepik.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Therefore, it’s the ideal time of year to go through each part of your warehouse operation, and to access it. In doing so, you’ll be able to optimize the productivity in your warehouse , which will provide you with growth and development in your business throughout 2023 and beyond. A Clean (as it can be) And Organized Space.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Operations managers have a tough and challenging role, particularly in 2021. If you’re working in operations management, or you aspire to become an operations supervisor, take a look at some of the challenges you’ll be facing in 2021: 1. Building a Career in Operations Management. Increased Sustainability.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

I am frequently asked what it takes to become more productive. Relentless focus results in aligned priorities, order, discipline, and productivity. Then why is this so hard for executives and entrepreneurs? I have seen many productivity systems over the years, and for the most part, they all have something good to offer.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Commercial Acumen: A Key Skill for Today’s CMOs In contemporary business management, the criteria dictating the roles and duties of executives are constantly evolving. It serves as the springboard to innovative solutions, breaks operational monotony, and imbues organizational practices with agility and resilience.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The N2Growth Leaders25 Awards are considered to be the Oscars of professional excellence for Board and C-level executives. Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. “Great CHROs are worth their weight in gold.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Therefore, it’s the ideal time of year to go through each part of your warehouse operation, and to access it. In doing so, you’ll be able to optimize the productivity in your warehouse , which will provide you with growth and development in your business throughout 2023 and beyond. A Clean (as it can be) And Organized Space.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 8, 2013

All high-performing organizations continually look for ways to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. As an alternate solution, why not take a ‘production’ approach to the issue and look at your organization from a value-adding standpoint. Tactical Execution Warning Flag 1 – Incomplete Staff Work.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 3, 2014

Crafting and writing a branded healthcare executive resume, that differs from the traditional medical resume, can make a significant difference in your executive job search results and improve the opportunities to land that next-level position in pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 31, 2024

This article will explore practical tips that businesses can implement to streamline their shipping operations and capitalize on these potential savings. The goal is to use the minimum size and amount of material that adequately protects the product. To know more, visit [link].

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Strategy Driven

MAY 1, 2012

It’s difficult enough for a manager to align, streamline, and make efficient those business operations under his or her direct control; adding one or more other work groups to a process’s execution exponentially increases this challenge. You just finished reading Tactical Execution - Improving Cross-Functional Performance !

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Translate your leadership vision to tactical, measurable behaviors. How do you balance responsiveness with productivity? How to Keep Leading Well as Your Team is Growing. Here are a few tips that can help you continue to lead well as your team is growing, 1. What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2014

Another common complaint about Business Review Meetings is that nearly always the time gets hijacked with discussions on day-to-day operating or tactical issues, especially when we have a room full of engineers turned managers; they quickly dive down into trying to fix the problem right then. It might be time for a rethink!

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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2024

Visible warehouse organization is essential for maximizing efficiency, optimizing space utilization, and improving overall productivity in a warehouse setting. An organized warehouse ensures that inventory is easily accessible, items are quickly located, and operations run smoothly.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2021

SOPs or standard operating procedures may vary from one company to another. However, the main common goal across industries is to achieve strong production efficiency. SOPs boost production efficiency because they focus on happy customers, strong supply chains, and safe employees. Tips on How to Improve Production Efficiency.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 24, 2024

These systems can transform a chaotic storage area into an organized haven of productivity and streamlined workflows. Choosing the Right Pallet Rack System for Your Warehouse Selecting a pallet rack system must be a deliberate process that aligns the system’s design with the warehouse’s operational goals.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2024

For instance, imagine a company that makes products using materials from different parts of the world. If one of their material suppliers suddenly can’t deliver, an adaptive logistics system can reroute orders to other suppliers in a flash, keeping delays to a minimum and production on schedule.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Online shopping has completely changed the face of retail and customers are increasingly buying products online and having them shipped directly to them. As a smaller company, you’re not necessarily going to be able to match that speed and efficiency, but you do need to make sure that you’re getting products out to people in a timely manner.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 4, 2011

With all of the current emphasis on tactical execution I guess I understand how a question like this could be posed, but wow, what a sad commentary on the state of executive leadership when a CEO asks whether or not strategy is relevant. While separate functions and disciplines, one cannot prosper without the other.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Luckily for us, these tactics work— no matter the problem’s scale or complexity. Tom Ziglar shares ten leadership virtues that are essential for coaching employees through immense change and creating an environment of maximum potential and productivity. The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. thriving versus surviving?is

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Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Getting it done in the short-range, and delivering a long-range plan, and executing on that.” - Jack Welch. In our view, the fault nearly always lies in the company’s strategy execution process. You have to pay attention to the human factor and design a strategy execution process which takes it into consideration.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This practice requires executing tests throughout the entire process of software development with an emphasis on early bug detection. Reduced Time-to-Market In addition to enhanced software quality, the advantages of continuous testing described above also contribute to faster product releases.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 31, 2018

Intention and attention from leaders can have a beneficial impact on employees feelings of contribution, value, and worth, which can boost productivity and service. The purpose of the study was to analyze the effects of workplace conditions on individual productivity. Productivity was carefully monitored following each change.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 13, 2024

As such, they can accelerate the response time, letting banks increase the productivity of their customer service teams. Accessibility Since chatbots can operate 24/7, they make customer support much more accessible, even for those customers who have to contact customer service after office hours.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Maintenance supervisors, managers, and directors continually strive to refine processes, ensuring that production lines run smoothly. Digital Transformation and the Power of the Mobile Work Order Gone are the days when maintenance operations relied solely on heaps of paper, manual logs, and face-to-face communications.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. These are all phrases we’ve heard from managers (and executives) recently. It’s easy to fall into that tactical view of our world and our lives.

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HR Digest

MAY 17, 2024

Adaptive change involves more gradual, incremental shifts, such as adjusting product offerings to meet evolving customer needs or transitioning to a remote work model. As the stewards of an organization’s most valuable asset, HR teams are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between strategic vision and successful execution.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

W ILLIAM JAMES, one of the great thinkers of the late 19th century and the father of modern American psychology, has much to offer the modern executive. Instead, I let short-term tactical thinking cloud my execution. This holds true beyond the realm of the product manager. Trust your teams to execute.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 19, 2016

If you are among the top 20% of all executives, you believe it is as necessary as the air you breathe whereas the remaining 80% consider it to be a waste of time or give lip service to it. Exciting new ideas are presented and discussed at association meetings, executive mastermind groups, as well as outside industry consulting groups.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 2, 2019

Reactive leaders emphasize caution over creating results, self-protection over productive engagement, and aggression over building alignment. These self-limiting styles overemphasize the focus on gaining the approval of others, protecting oneself, and getting results through high-control tactics. Generative Tension.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

You may have employees working globally, doing business with people from other regions or countries, or you might be relocating executives across cultures. Global mindset is truly having the desire, knowledge, and skills to operate effectively in business today. We need to take it as seriously as we do other business operations.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Use them to mark where each of your products is located and it will speedup the process of your employees finding what they are looking for fast, and make the process of unloading simpler, faster and more efficient too. This should be a no-brainer, but so many warehouse operatives have like items scattered all over the place.

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