Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Yet, on the other hand, the data shows that following through on this conviction can be elusive. Companies consistently get culture wrong because they go about assessing it, and attempting to manage it from the top-down, not the bottom-up. How does the organization enable teamwork? But what does this mean?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Standing out and moving up the ladder requires more than just showing up and doing your job. Become a Problem Solver Every organization has its challenges and inefficiencies. Volunteer for projects that address these challenges. Attend company events and participate in cross-departmental projects. Final Thoughts.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2024

And while effective leaders will work to limit the number and frequency of these events, they are inevitable as organizations work to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Then, both she and her directors could follow up by talking with frontline team members to check for understanding. And that helps quell the uncertainty.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 9, 2021

Construction projects are famously difficult to manage, and this is because there are often so many moving parts. A small issue that can arise in construction can end up having huge consequences, and this is why so many projects often end up over budget and/or past the deadline. Establish Clear Plans. Create A Schedule.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The New Year is an apt time to declutter and organize but think beyond your home and mental space. While office spaces get it often, factory owners tend to go slack with such projects because industrial facilities are inherently messy. However, decluttering and organizing your factory floor can be a lot of work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

First, ensure your team understands their big strategic priorities – the outcomes that matter most for the organization. Next, get clear about the specific initiatives and projects that support the strategic priorities. Strategic Outcomes When you look up and view the horizon, where are you going? Strategic M.I.T.s

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

She felt like she was slipping under the radar and needed to increase her visibility in her organization. After taking on several high-profile projects and solving one major problem that had been troubling her boss, she knew she had met those goals. Leverage your influence fully throughout the organization.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 18, 2023

Being dependable and following through on your commitments is essential to building trust and credibility in your personal and professional life. This will help you to stay organized and on top of your tasks. Be consistent: Consistency in your actions and follow through on your commitments regularly.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

All organizations must face major transformations while working to advance in their industry. Vrio Corp has been committed to following market trends and increasing its value proposition through transformation: investing in technology and content aligned with the consumers’ habits, emphasizing the next generation. And why is that?

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 14, 2022

Google allows its employees to spend 20% of their time working on pet projects. These pet projects are things the employee sees that could benefit Google. Most organizations are not like Google. They are unwilling to give their employees time to try new things, even when the organization would benefit. They all give up.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 11, 2020

No matter your company or industry, one thing is true: you’re working on projects. And the truth is that these projects don’t always go well. In fact, did you know that 70% of organizations have suffered at least one project failure in the last 12 months? Failing to Manage Project Scope. They always do.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

We've all been there — a daunting project, an overbearing boss, or a coworker who doesn't seem to understand boundaries. If done thoughtfully and strategically, raising an issue can resolve the problem at hand and elevate your standing in the organization. Weigh the pros and cons, and decide if it's worth bringing up.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 2, 2021

How to Have an Effective Project Team Meeting. Following good meeting management procedures can have a highly positive effect on your project: People will be more willing to attend meetings that run smoothly. The team will feel a sense of accomplishment that increases commitment and willingness to do project work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 31, 2023

There are no leadership hacks or shortcuts that will transform your organization or results. Monumental projects often start with a simple act. When you’re overwhelmed with massive projects, look for your “kite string”—the smallest action that gets the ball rolling. Some days you’re in a hurry.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

There’s one common denominator behind them: The majority of today’s organizations aren’t talent-centric. Chances are, it’s for one of the following reasons: They don’t feel connected to the vision of the business, they don’t feel heard or appreciated, there’s a lack of communication, or there’s a lack of opportunity for growth.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

They get projects from their boss and then delegate each one to their staff. Today, many organizations make the mistake of letting their managers do whatever they want without focusing on each associate — they make the process mechanical and impersonal. Most of all, they listened when you failed and celebrated when you won.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In other words, is your team picking up what you’re putting down? I just want to ensure we’re all on the same page for what we’re each going to do next, what’s are the three follow-up items we agreed to?” “Oh my gosh, thanks so much everyone this project is going to be fantastic.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In business, there are three areas we can investigate to alleviate stress: Organization, Communication, and Delegation. ORGANIZATION Are you organized? Is your desk, files, note-taking, email inbox, and projects neat and organized or messy and haphazard? Are you more of a reactive or proactive manager?

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

It is not difficult but it does involve organization. As with any project - start with the goal. "To We have the following roles with the following responsibilities. 1 - Director of Mentors - This person organizes the mentors(and in many cases it is a mentor family - not just one person) and assigns families.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The following signs can help you decide if you’re working with a micromanager: They have to know where everyone is at every moment. Does your work ethic match the organization’s culture? Examples: I’m noticing that you’ve asked for an update on that project five times in the last two hours. Is it quality?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

However, while often not “planned”, our research shows that many leaders’ paths follow this pattern because they have been operating with a serendipity mindset. When it is time for a project or experiment to be laid to rest, all those who worked on it have a chance to discuss what they learned, gained, and regretted from the whole process.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

In the realm of leadership, there’s a profound responsibility that rests on the shoulders of every leader – the responsibility to drive transformative change within their organizations. Start with small, manageable projects to understand AI’s capabilities and limitations. Exceptional leaders understand this role well.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Organizations have many walls that hamper culture, development, and operations. Follow Paul. Follow Jim. Follow Mary Jo. Follow Julie. Follow John. Follow Abby. Follow Dan. But that strategy is dead letter unless you put it into action with projects. Follow Bruce. Follow Lisa.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Long Term Implementation of Lean Six Sigma within Organizations from Michael Cardus. Whether you use Lean Six Sigma within your organization or not, this content will prove valuable to you…. Roles & Responsibilities for Improvement Projects Flow Chart. Select and Define the Project. Project Selection Worksheet.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 5, 2020

During a recent Navigating Change webinar , I outlined how we seem to be rewiring our world and how these turbulent times could be rebooting and re-energizing our organizations. This is followed by suggestions for leading others with 13 ways to navigate through our stormy seas of disruptive change.

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Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

She felt like she was slipping under the radar and needed to increase her visibility in her organization. After taking on several high-profile projects and solving one major problem that had been troubling her boss, she knew she had met those goals. Leverage your influence fully throughout the organization.

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Influence How To Blanchard Competitive Advantage 156

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 31, 2021

The authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. Our organizations aren’t. Human beings are creative.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

What is your best advice for helping leaders encourage a genuine culture of gratitude in their organizations or on their teams? The write-up for a recent Star Player was as follows: “was nominated for his tenacity and creative approach to problem-solving, as well as his extra effort to get the project done on time.”

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2024

Strategic staffing has become crucial for organizations to stay competitive and agile. Understanding Strategic Staffing Strategic staffing involves aligning an organization’s workforce with its long-term business objectives. This cost savings is significant, particularly for startups and SMEs with limited budgets.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

But what happens when something pops up that offers a new opportunity? You have to evaluate the opportunities as they come up. Don’t get caught up in the original goal so much that you can’t change course. What you need to do is find the leadership style that works for you, your organization, and the business goals.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Organizing your very own trade show can be an exciting experience, but it can also prove to be extremely daunting if you have never planned a professional event before. Buffets or packed lunches are always extremely convenient food options for trade shows, so attendees can pick up a snack whenever they choose.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 30, 2020

To address the very high likelihood that problems will crop up, you need to plan for contingencies. When was the last time you saw a major planned project suffer from a cost overrun ? It’s not as common as you might think for a project with a clear plan to come in at or under budget. Of the 83.8% What explains cost overruns?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The more we understand the nature of how someone is motivated, the easier it is for us to adjust our communication to match up with their natural motivational tendencies. Say you want to motivate both Michael and Afua to agree to put in additional discretionary work time over the weekend to meet a fast-approaching deadline on a major project.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 4, 2020

Available starting August 18, 2020, the authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. Our organizations aren’t.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

” Follow Julie on Twitter at @julie_wg. ” Follow David on Twitter at @ThoughtPartner. With TRY Courage, the courage of first attempts, the underlying risk is that your actions end up in?icting ” Follow Bill on Twitter at @btreasurer. ” Follow them on Twitter at @letsgrowleaders.

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Change Starts Here

MARCH 5, 2014

Organizations have a way of maintaining the status quo through reinforcing the old way of doing things and discouraging the new way. Even with sufficient communication and training, individuals still may not do things differently, because the organization (or really everyone else within it) somehow prevents them from changing.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

your role shifts toward, “Let’s get our best people on the project. Harvard’s Bill George says, “…if we believe that leadership is just about getting others to follow us and do our bidding as we climb the organization ladder, we risk being derailed.”. An organization had to lay off a third of its workers.

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