Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

The driving force behind digital transformations is adopting and implementing digital technologies to processes, products, and assets to improve efficiency, enhance customer value, manage risk, and uncover new monetization opportunities.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 24, 2024

The group develops a strategic business plan to tackle or solve the challenge and formally presents it to relevant stakeholders. This can be to shadow someone for a week or two, or be trained to do a “stretch” job for 3-6 months.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The framework consists of a number of phases that aim to combine core business continuity management standards alongside key qualities, such as flexibility and agility to enable supply chains to adapt to volatile business situations. Our approach would help identify risk in both of these situations.”

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Thus, traffic management is necessary to ensure that occurring traffic and area congestion are taken care of, avoiding risk for workers and the public. Before deciding on any construction project, prioritizing safety plans and efficient management are vital so that any incidents can be avoided during operations.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Recoveries led by Marathon have resulted in improved regulatory margin, equipment reliability, organizational alignment and safety culture, as well as 18% reduction in production costs and 60% fewer consequential events achieved within 1-2 years and sustained performance at that level.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Good health insurance, retirement plan, and other benefits can mean a difference in your employee satisfaction. . Other HR functions that are commonly outsourced are talent acquisition, background screening and reference checks, performance management, risk management, and more. . Payroll processing.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

How is it possible for three months of crisis management ineptitude to occur in an organization the size of BP with a product as environmentally toxic as oil? You’d think a company drilling on the ocean’s floor would be adept in risk management planning. Share it: Tweet. About John. Paul Morin.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 23, 2020

At its core, lean project management is about delivering greater value while minimizing waste. In that sense, this approach will help you improve quality while decreasing the cost of production — but where do you begin? Make Your Projects Run More Efficiently and Deliver Better Results Through Lean Project Management.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This guide will take you through the process of establishing an investment plan that works. You can’t plan to save more than $10,000 in a month when you know very well that you can’t achieve that. You may also decide to invest in the real estate market or other physical products that increase value with time.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It inculcates the sense of ‘we-ness’ in the minds of the employees which contributes to productivity. Risk managers. Yet another characteristic of successful entrepreneurs is that they are risk managers. They know the potential risks associated with business and always take calculated risks.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2021

It’s a busy time of year for retailers, whether you sell your products in-store or online. This way, shoppers will be able to buy your products more efficiently without being overcrowded. Plus, fewer people in your store means managing crime is made easier. Hire a Security Guard. Store Customer Details Safely Online.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 29, 2012

What about the risks that could affect the financial performance (or even the very survival) of the enterprise—risks like brand degradation or product relevance? At the same time, they are effectively containing financial reporting and compliance risks. This is where executives are far less confident.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Having a plan in place for such emergencies is crucial. It could involve investing in new product development, exploring new market segments, or adopting innovative marketing strategies. For commercial businesses, these fluctuations can dictate demand for services and products, influence pricing strategies, and affect the bottom line.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

The production was The Sound of Music , starring Carrie Underwood. I’m a big advocate of Strategic Planning and Visioning. I know from experience that planning while going through the ‘alligators’ is the most effective way to conduct the process. Ready… Set… Be productive. Evaluate your progress.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 12, 2020

Starting a new business requires a hefty amount of thought and planning, but most of that will be focused on acquiring customers, financial planning, marketing strategies, overheads, and so on. Or do you have people whose roles put them at additional risk to fire than others? Invest in Fire Protection Services and Products.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 3, 2019

For companies that regularly ship hazardous materials, there is a lot to consider to ensure that their products are not only shipped safely, but that they also follow government regulations about where the product is being shipped. What Can You Do to Manage Your Risk? What Constitutes Suitable Packaging?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2021

Maybe you would be more motivated if you were less prone to suffering harm from external risks. So, hire a risk consultant from a risk firm or do an internal risk management project that can address these issues. External factors. Why do you think business owners like to court politicians?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 3, 2020

From growing the plants to packaging the final product, there are many steps along the way where things can go wrong. Every business owner needs an emergency plan. These are product liability, general liability, crop, and cyber insurance. Marijuana Product Liability Insurance. And a marijuana entrepreneur is no exception.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

One of the by-products of being high-profile is that you get hangers-on. Most mean well and want to associate with someone successful. Some are groupies, and some are outright users. The art is to discern and marginalize the weeds from your path. One mean-weller kept hounding me.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 27, 2012

If current employees are hesitant to talk, HR should also be conducting exit interviews , particularly in high-risk occupations like healthcare, to identify any areas that may put the company, its customers and consumers at risk. HR can facilitate discussions and task forces for planning and next steps.

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

How is it possible for three months of crisis management ineptitude to occur in an organization the size of BP with a product as environmentally toxic as oil? You’d think a company drilling on the ocean’s floor would be adept in risk management planning.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2011

PG&E could still have conducted intelligent risk management in the interest of its own shareholders. • PG&E didn't have a comprehensive emergency response plan. Why an insufficient plan? This plays out daily in product failures, supply chain disruptions, frauds, missed sales forecasts and more.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 2, 2015

These clichés do not belong in business dialog, in strategic planning and in corporate strategy. Business planning requires insightful thinking and language which clearly delineates what the company mission is and how it will grow. Remain consistent with their products, services and track record. Clearly defines their niche.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Websites that sell products are digital platforms, not the arbitrators of quality in the business world. That means doing things correctly the first time, without wasting counter-productive time in cleaning up mistakes. Productivity translates to profitability in an advantageous climate in which to function.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Its goal is to seamlessly meld centralized vision and planning with empowered decentralized execution – where everyone is encouraged to exercise disciplined initiative, improvise, innovate, and take smart risks in accomplishing a shared goal. How do organizations with a culture of agility handle risk differently than others?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Whether you need to get materials, or you’re selling products to your customers, you’ll need to either import or export them quickly. While you can’t always plan for things that go wrong, you can at least familiarise yourself with the most common risks you’ll face. However, there are a lot of risks involved.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 30, 2021

Instead of blaming the employees, you should develop a plan that’ll ensure every worker has the knowledge they require to prevent attacks. That’s why when planning for your yearly budget, you should include employee training. Securing your systems and data is just as essential as marketing your products and services.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

A long-term plan is much easier to deal with broken down into smaller parts – it is also less risky. Even if you do have a plan in place, you need to be able to adapt (and adapt the plan) if anything changes. However, this is not a calculated risk – this is just a risk, and that’s not a good thing. Be Adaptable.

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

How is it possible for three months of crisis management ineptitude to occur in an organization the size of BP with a product as environmentally toxic as oil? You’d think a company drilling on the ocean’s floor would be adept in risk management planning.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You’ll experience downtime and lost productivity. You have to develop a plan of attack to shore up the security of your systems. The more they understand about IT security, the less risk they become to your business. Have a Response Plan. It also helps to have a response plan in place in case the worst does happen.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Plan for the future. When your business has contingency plans for future scenarios you will seldom be caught by surprise. Most successful businesses have planned responses to most scenarios because they took the time to think “What If”. Design and re-engineering of products-services. Each product-service is budgeted.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 17, 2021

It will, however, offer an advanced warning to business owners so they can plan for a seamless server switchover and eliminate unplanned downtime. Increased Productivity. A remote monitoring tool can’t perform necessary hardware upgrades , and eventually, all hardware will need to be replaced.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Does your business have a plan in place in case you are the next victim? A large part of your digital disaster plan should involve your digital backup. When working with a company, you can develop a strategy that is unique to your business needs that will help reduce the risk of a digital disaster. These are scary statistics.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 1, 2012

While finding information in a timely fashion is a constant challenge, the uncertainty surrounding change in future regulations and the complexity of managing regulations across different regions consistently haunts industrial organizations. Complimentary Resource – Safety Management Barometer #1: Employee Feedback (Webinar).

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The concept delves more deeply than mere regulatory compliance, stretching towards a proactive approach that involves risk anticipation, scenario planning, and sound decision-making processes. The essence of governance excellence lies in nurturing a culture that upholds transparency, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

This is a comprehensive set of strategies, methodologies, policies, practices and programs that are integrated throughout business operations, supported and rewarded by top management. As part of strategic planning, ethics helps the organization to adapt to rapid change, regulatory changes, mergers and global competition.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Most people are more products of pop culture than they are of training. Many a Strategic Plan was written by piecing together song fragments, nostalgic remembrances and movie scenarios, then were aptly converted into contemporary corporate nomenclature. Mistakes, niche orientation and lack of planning lead businesses to failure.

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