The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Entrepreneurs are many things, but one thing that is common in many portrayals of them in popular culture is their acceptance of uncertainty, their courage in the face of risks, and their determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Entrepreneur 114

Entrepreneur Uncertainty Creativity Innovation 114

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 25, 2021

Attention is at the heart of the problem, as it’s fundamentally a scarce resource, so there is an inherent incentive for scientists, universities, and journalists to hype things more than is justified.

Peer Review 131

Peer Review Incentives Uncertainty Review 131

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 30, 2023

Cultural differences can lead to variations in communication styles and working habits, causing information flow difficulties, uncertainty in relationships, and higher communication and collaboration costs. For decades, airports and policymakers have provided incentives to airlines to initiate nonstop flights.

Travel 98

Travel Innovation Airlines Incentives 98

Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Frame the work as a learning problem, not as an execution problem,” and “introduce a clear sense of uncertainty into the room.”. If you provide incentives to cooperate, employees will share information and train others, but if you pit people against one another, they will naturally think only of themselves.

Creativity 318

Creativity Learning-by-Doing Cooper Energy 318

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 27, 2010

The issue at the heart of this uncertainty involves limited access to capital at a time when banks are reluctant to lend. Recent healthcare reform is also adding to economic uncertainty for small businesses. The increase in private sector jobs suggests that retail and factory jobs will continue to climb.

Uncertainty 57

Uncertainty Insurance Newsletter Incentives 57

HR Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Unfortunately, the coronavirus, leaving one with no time to prepare, has thrown many organizations into a turmoil, where they must decide whether to sink or swim, in terms of making through the economic shock/uncertainty. Designing incentive compensation structure as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Short-term 59

Short-term Committee Incentives Long-term 59

HR Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Unfortunately, the coronavirus, leaving one with no time to prepare, has thrown many organizations into a turmoil, where they must decide whether to sink or swim, in terms of making through the economic shock/uncertainty. Designing incentive compensation structure as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Short-term 52

Short-term Committee Incentives Long-term 52

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 4, 2021

David Grossman -- Author of 8 Ways to Lead with Heart in Times of Uncertainty and Change “My advice for leaders as they head into 2021 – or any challenging time – is to lead with heart. Ensure that your teams’ incentives are aligned with the organization’s goals. Spot-tune your team during this turbulent time, for more holistic growth.”

Advice 122

Advice How To Forrester Incentives 122

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Cory shares, “A leader’s lack of empathy and ongoing performance conversations can lead to confusion and uncertainty among employees about where they stand. Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting contributed The Conundrum of Incentive Pay. She recaps, “Incentive compensation is tough.

Leadership Development 295

Leadership Development Development Leadership Incentives 295

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2017

To motivate, manage, and reward B2B salespeople, many companies use sales incentive plans that link large commissions or bonuses to individual results metrics, such as territory quota achievement. The right sales incentive plan creates a double win. Buyers want to collaborate with salespeople to reduce uncertainty.

Incentives 11

Incentives Short-term Metrics B2B 11

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 29, 2014

With all the bad news bombarding us daily, it''s time to get control over the things we can do , and do everything we can during times of uncertainty, to avoid the epic fail. No incentives given to workers to embrace the strategy. To wit, here''s a short refresher on why companies fail: Failure to understand the customer. •

Execution 91

Execution Strategy Incentives Uncertainty 91

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Cory shares, “A leader’s lack of empathy and ongoing performance conversations can lead to confusion and uncertainty among employees about where they stand. Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting contributed The Conundrum of Incentive Pay. She recaps, “Incentive compensation is tough.

Leadership Development 182

Leadership Development Development Leadership Incentives 182

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 23, 2021

To thrive in this world in flux, we need to radically reshape our relationship to uncertainty and flip the script to sustain a healthy and productive outlook,” explains April. So, in this regard, there's a big incentive to dig into them – the benefits only increase as you do! The superpowers are a menu, not a syllabus. Walk the talk.

Open-book 65

Open-book Uncertainty Learning-by-Doing Self-aware 65

Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2011

The difference, says Harvard professor Robert Kaplan, is “how they deal with these periods of confusion and uncertainty. Does the design of your organization, your incentive systems, your culture, and even your approach to leading still fit the needs of the organization? And un successful leaders go through the same thing.

Kaplan 282

Kaplan Delegation Self-aware Maturity 282

HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

As economic uncertainty swirls, employers have a critical role to play in easing the anxieties of their older employees and ensuring their financial security. Education programs and incentives to save will be key for getting employees in the twilight of their careers back on track.”

Leadership 109

Leadership Diversity CPO Career 109

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 9, 2015

With all the bad news bombarding us daily, it''s time to get control over the things we can do , and do everything we can during times of uncertainty, to avoid the epic fail. No incentives given to workers to embrace the strategy. To wit, here''s a short refresher on why companies fail: Failure to understand the customer. •

Execution 70

Execution Strategy Incentives Uncertainty 70

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 20, 2016

In some sales jobs this can be a great incentive to make those big sales. However many employees may be put off by the uncertainty of not always being paid. Incentives and bonuses. On top of regular pay you may want to provide extra incentives to keep staff happy. Such benefits are often known as employment packages.

Incentives 50

Incentives Insurance Budgeting Benchmarking 50

Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 26, 2013

By now, all of us are familiar with the numerous studies that have unequivocally demonstrated that the ability to motivate employees through salary or other financial incentives has a very short shelf-life and is especially difficult to maintain when obstacles or challenges are placed in our way.

Organization 272

Organization Uncertainty Short-term Teamwork 272

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 26, 2022

They also explain that labor currently accounts for around 40% of the cost of trucking, so there are clear economic incentives to develop an automated option, but with around 3.5 million people employed as long-haul truck drivers in the U.S. the concerns around job losses in such a scenario are understandable. “We

Osborne 77

Osborne Transportation Operations Hedge 77

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 25, 2011

And with the current uncertainties over whether the world is about to enter a double-dip recession, it’s unlikely that we’ll see some form of an employee exodus from these organizations where poor working environments continue to persist, if not worsen over time.

Uncertainty 244

Uncertainty Bottom-up Goal Motivation 244

Change Starts Here

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

We tend to think of rewards as incentives, raises, promotions and recognition, as these are powerful guide rails that maintain the status quo if not aligned with the change. We avoid uncertainty. It is chock full of uncertainty, because it involves doing something new, which might not work immediately or turn out the way we planned.

Succession 104

Succession Uncertainty Learning-by-Doing Incentives 104

Change Starts Here

AUGUST 6, 2013

Introducing change adds more chaos and uncertainty to the workplace. Provide the incentive to leave the comfort of the status quo and to exert extra effort to make things better in the future. Anything you do to influence others will employ at least one of these levers. Provide Clarity. Raise awareness of the need for change.

Influence 136

Influence Participative Short-term Delegation 136

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In some sales jobs this can be a great incentive to make those big sales. However many employees may be put off by the uncertainty of not always being paid. Incentives and bonuses. On top of regular pay you may want to provide extra incentives to keep staff happy. Such benefits are often known as employment packages.

Incentives 13

Incentives Insurance Budgeting Benchmarking 13

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

There is a lot of anxiety and uncertainty in many organizations today. These actions, coupled with incentives that elicit new ideas for improving operations can send important positive messages at a time of stress. In some cases, it interferes with quality and productivity. Merely recognizing employee concerns can help alleviate them.

Heskett 117

Heskett Competitive Advantage Health Care Short-term 117

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

This agreement turned out to be a major source of income for NCNB, and gave them an incentive to hold on to the assets rather than liquidate when the market strengthened. Relate Articles: StrategyDriven Editorial Perspective – Here we go again… more government created uncertainty. All told, the FDIC paid $1.9

Banking 50

Banking Real Estate Insurance Handbook 50

The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 22, 2024

” According to the researchers, a successful brand that minimizes uncertainties for job seekers about the worth and advantages of a job offer revolves around five core components: Interest Value: This relates to captivating aspects like novel products or services that spark innovation or allure. .” ”

Brand 115

Brand Industry Incentives Proposal 115

Coaching Tip

MARCH 25, 2014

Meteorologists and bookies have opportunities and incentives to maintain records of their forecasting abilities. The rest of us seldom have enough carefully tracked data to adequately calibrate our minds to make reasonable estimates in the face of uncertainty. Three Forecasting Traps.

Cialdini 138

Cialdini Social Capital Influence Real Estate 138

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 29, 2016

percentage points, has likely ushered in a protracted phase of uncertainty for the UK, EU, and global economies. Judging by our interactions with CEOs around the world to date, some of their burning questions are: What are the elements of uncertainty created by Brexit? The Leave campaign’s victory, with a margin of 3.8

Uncertainty 9

Uncertainty Short-term Supply Chain Long-term 9

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Provide reasonable incentives. Tailor your message and the incentives to specific team members. There may be some people who can’t handle the uncertainty; in those cases, do what you can to help them find a position at another company. Crisis management Managing people Managing uncertainty' Find ways to reward good work.

Management 13

Management Edmondson Crisis Uncertainty 13

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2015

Pioneers understand that even the most sophisticated business cases cannot help them remove the uncertainty of moving first. Incentives. Traditional incentive systems tend to reward innovation managers if they successfully complete a product launch. Asking too many questions can slow you down.

Due Diligence 8

Due Diligence Incentives Innovation Follow-up 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

But as more organizations fall prey to complex intangible risks, from unwanted disclosure due to rampant cyber threats to breaches of conduct driven by skewed incentive systems, the aperture of risk management is expanding from protecting the balance sheet to promoting ethical leadership and values-based decision making.

Risk Management 11

Risk Management Ethics Management Agility 11

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2013

What do we really know about the effectiveness of using financial incentives to improve quality and reduce costs in health care? But evidence suggests that health care is no different from other settings where similar payment incentives have been tried, such as education and private industry.

Health Care 8

Health Care Incentives Motivation Quality 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Might product bundles or incentives meaningfully shift demand and production flows? All the originally appealing simplicity vanished into uncertainty. But customers can now consider incentives – discounts, promotions, special plans, etc. Would buyers abandon purchases if they couldn’t get exactly what they wanted?

Process 12

Process Competitive Advantage Outsourcing Supply Chain 12

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 11, 2011

Otherwise, the rebels would have no incentive to let exports flow. Furthermore, now that the Obama Administration has offered "any type of assistance" to the rebels, there is even less incentive for them to damage the oilfields. The inevitable uncertainty around the transition will be frustrating, but there are opportunities to be had.

Incentives 13

Incentives Uncertainty Short-term Politics 13

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2015

We believe that CEOs need a partner for innovation inside their companies, someone who will create and defend processes, incentives, and metrics that encourage radical ideas and find new areas for growth. You’re comfortable with uncertainty. You’ve built a $1 billion+ business from nothing. You don’t fear failure.

Entrepreneur 8

Entrepreneur CTO Business Model CEO 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

That way, they have the maximum incentives to ensure that revenue stream remains as high as possible. There is, however, a flip side to the "match control with incentives" theory. That's a given, not an uncertainty. But in most cases, CEOs don't own such a claim and yet still have quite a lot of control.

IPO 14

IPO Incentives Entrepreneur Business Model 14

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

What are the best means to measure the potential of ideas with high degrees of uncertainty? Rewards and incentives. Given innovation's inherent uncertainty, rewards need to focus as much on the behaviors individuals follow as on the outcomes they achieve. Parallel disciplines.

Case Study 8

Case Study Uncertainty McKinsey Innovation 8