Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 16, 2015

Guest post from Patrick Thean : In business, a leader’s ability to strategically plan for the company’s future is of the highest importance. Your company will not be successful if you don’t have the strategies and execution plans in place to reach your objectives. Great plans stem from great planning sessions.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Having a solid strategic plan will allow your company and team to flourish and accomplish needed results. Contact Mike to schedule a strategic planning meeting that will deliver results and engaged staff that are part-of the plan. You must have a format and a process that is effective. NOISE Analysis.

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LDRLB

JUNE 14, 2011

A few weeks back, Tim Vanderpyl wrote a post about strategic planning. It generated some great debate on LeaderLab and Twitter about the usefulness of strategic planning and we invited Ryan Olsen to write a response to Tim. That response is below. SP is not easy and has challenges, but the hurdles are worth overcoming.

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CO2

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Recently, when working with clients to bring the strategic planning process out of the board room and into mail room, we brought to life Motivation 2.0. Every company can implement strategic planning by involving all or many employees at every level. It becomes an upwardly reinforcing system.

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CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? Does Nordstrom’s have to say that they will be known for exceptional service in their strategic plan each year or is it so ingrained in the culture that it does not have to be said any longer.

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LDRLB

JUNE 14, 2011

A few weeks back, Tim Vanderpyl wrote a post about strategic planning. It generated some great debate on LDRLB and Twitter about the usefulness of strategic planning and we invited Ryan Olsen to write a response to Tim. Strategy strategic planning strategy' That response is below. Ryan received his B.S.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

There is a passage within that speech that has never failed to rally me forward when I was facing my leadership fears, or big decisions: “It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. Either case is a failure of leadership.” – Colin Powell.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

For the world-class companies that do this well, accountability isn’t an esoteric mandate handed down from senior leadership. Instead, it is a systemic root-to-tip effort that makes accountability an organic state of being that is cultivated on a daily basis by everyone within the organization. Ask your peers and colleagues.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 2, 2021

Sometimes they do invent something that has the potential to be transformative, but they develop it within a system that is defined and constrained by the facts of the present —like a spaceship in a Jules Verne story with lace curtains hanging over its portholes, and a cockpit fitted out with gas lamps, Persian rugs, and overstuffed armchairs.”.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the corporate world requires more than just a sharp business acumen; it calls for guidance, insight, and strategic foresight. This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company.

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CO2

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Recently, when working with a long standing client, half way through his companies strategic plan he revealed to me privately how the company was becoming a Results Only Work Place. When you share your plan with the greater employee base you will want them to understand why you are behaving the way are with them.

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CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? Does Nordstrom’s have to say that they will be known for exceptional service in their strategic plan each year or is it so ingrained in the culture that it does not have to be said any longer.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And, while I speak about Leadership and Workplace Culture, I realize that other topics are timely and meaningful based on an organization’s specific situation. And it is an article I will continue to update – Because at every event I get the opportunity to meet and see new speakers that might be a great fit for past clients of mine.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2017

So, it’s essential for leadership teams to pinpoint and honestly assess these capabilities. Once a solid profile is established, it can be used to inform the strategic planning processes used to build a winning strategic plan. Forecasting Capabilities: How well does the leadership team know the industry?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 30, 2017

Strategic Planning: This program crafts a strategic plan and ongoing strategy execution process, which identifies the initiatives required to move the organization form its current state to the achievement of its long-term vision. The 7 programs include: 1.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 20, 2020

Laura’s story Laura, an IT Vice President at a mid-sized energy company, was excited to spend some time with her teams, hold a few skip level meetings, and see their new system in action. Before her first meeting, Laura sat down with a customer service rep and asked the rep “Can you show me your favorite part of the new system?”

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the dynamic world of business, leadership feedback stands as a cornerstone for team excellence and organizational growth. This guide delves into inspiring examples of leadership feedback, each tailored to nurture high-performing teams. What is Leadership Feedback? When is Leadership Feedback Usually Delivered?

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Innovation and organization learning often falls into the same trap as strategic planning, economic forecasting, and change management. ” Four Steps to Balancing Agile Leadership and Innovation Management Agile organizations are knowledge-creating cultures thriving on controlled chaos. It’s a big competitive edge.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The CPO works closely with executive leadership, department heads, and HR teams to align these strategies with the organization’s goals and objectives. Through strategic planning and execution, the CPO leads the charge in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, creating a sustainable competitive advantage for the organization.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2015

Welcome to the April 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Management changes, or our strategic plan is rebuffed, or people simply don’t perform the way we think they will. of Germane Consulting submitted 5 Ways Women Redefine Leadership. Bruce says, “Appreciation is a powerful leadership tool.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Your company probably has hosted many strategic planning sessions to identify your values and derive it’s goals. Here are some ideas: Systems – Are the work processes and flowcharts tied into your mission? Check each and every system constantly to ensure they work together as a well-oiled machine.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Due to the quota-based performance measures that follow the work of sales representatives, employers often prefer to provide sales incentive plans to motivate them to perform better. Sometimes these are given as additional bonuses for good performance, while other times these are tied into entire salary compensation plans.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 30, 2020

Such techniques will also help you implement your decisions well , and formulate truly effective long-term strategic plans. Solving the Planning Fallacy Specifically for the planning fallacy, my coaching and consulting clients have found three specific research-based techniques effective. Magazine, and CNBC.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2016

Digital Has Killed the Strategic Plan by @ChrisOutram1 via @INSEADKnowledge. What’s Your Organization’s Values Operating System? Dysfunctional Leadership: 10 Thinking Habits to Avoid by @MarcelSchwantes. Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. by @scedmonds.

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Mike Cardus

JULY 22, 2013

An earlier post listed the 7 Principles of Leadership Development in no specific order of importance : Necessary Skilled-Knowledge. Education for Leadership. Strategy for Leadership Development. Exploring lessons learned and how an organization and I developed a leadership development process for high potential employees.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 11, 2012

There isn’t a single senior management team that doesn’t spend days, weeks working tirelessly on their organization’s strategic plan. At the end of the process, everyone leaves excited about the plan and the path forward. Getting the strategic plan in writing is only the beginning.

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

It is a great example of leadership and it will make you smile from ear to ear. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). This is not leadership – its fun – its cute – its an ad. Alberto Dotras from Spain suggested that we all watch this clip.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 2, 2021

The research set out to explore when strategic plans become strategic behaviors among employees in a Finnish multinational. The analysis reveals that many managers and experts in non-managerial positions struggle to relate to the strategic plans of the organization, even when the communication of those plans is strong.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 6, 2013

Cusumano provides eight principles for building a successful business : Have a skilled CEO who embraces and is committed to Inspired Leadership* , and has a deep sense of how to create a challenging, far-reaching, yet realistic company vision and mission. Have a strategic plan but stay flexible. Personal Development'

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 11, 2020

With my interest in leadership and resilience, I watched with admiration as Jerri called out every employee who was there and the volunteers she knew, acknowledging their services. A talented wordsmith, Jerri crafted a strategic plan called “The Success Suit” and the word quickly took off. Empathetic.

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LDRLB

MARCH 11, 2013

[Editor’s Note: We’re delighted to be collaborating with Strategy+Business to bring you interviews with top thought leaders in leadership, innovation, and strategt. The formal strategic planning process is only part of it; the deeper responsibility is ongoing and continuous. To read the full article, click here.].

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 14, 2018

Guest post from Robert (Dusty) Staub : “Perhaps the only sustainable competitive advantage is increasing your ability to learn faster than your competition.” - Arie de Geus, former head of Strategic Planning, Shell Oil Company Are you getting the best results from the people–the embedded collective intelligence–in your organization?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

As a result, they are viewed as having less leadership potential. Roberto looks at six organizational mindsets or belief systems that stifle creativity. Many companies have failed to make the shift from the traditional planning mindset to a learning-by-doing approach. Even to speculate in public is rather worrisome.”.

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). Please share in comments… About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Please share in comments… About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc.,

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 21, 2015

The integration of our data systems into a data center in another part of the world will take place over the next 12 months.”. Clearly the next item on the agenda for the executive leadership team would be damage control. The future of operations requires state of the art systems to assure premier service to our customers.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

AI research has shown that systems (of self, teams, organizations, and communities) move in the direction of the questions people ask. Jackie Stavros has co-authored dozens of books, chapters, and articles in leadership development, strategic planning, organization development, and change. Makes room for everyone?

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Patrick is President of Fulcrum Connection LLC, and is a facilitator, leadership trainer, and professional speaker. The research literature on leadership finds that the most effective leaders are excellent managers and excellent leaders. “Leadership is about determining the right results and management is about achieving results.”

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