Tag Archive for: results
Describe and Define Critical Processes
CEO, Execution, High Performance Teams, RESULTS, Strategy executionAnything that needs to be done more than once can be captured and turned into a process. Entrepreneurs tend to ignore the value of processes. There are lots of reasons for this (and none of them are good), but that’s a story for another day.…
The Right Approach to Setting Employee Goals and Objectives
CEO, Goal Setting, High Performance TeamsIdeally, goals and objectives within an organization should cascade from the top. Each person should be responsible for establishing their own goals and work objectives in ways that are relevant to their job and support one or more organizational…
Making The Most of a Recession
CEO, Strategy executionThere’s no sugarcoating it. We’re suddenly in a recession triggered by a plunge in consumer spending due to voluntary and mandatory quarantines to limit the worldwide spread of COVID-19. The impact has spread across nearly all business sectors.
How…
The Need for a Flexible Planning Model
Business ChallengesThe Challenge Defined
A critical component of running a successful business is creating a dynamic method of planning that is accessible to the entire organization and allows contribution by all the staff. Consider the two different roles…
Staff Morale and Voltage Challenges
Business ChallengesNothing disrupts performance, productivity and profitability quicker than poor staff morale. In fact, according to a recent poll by Gallup Inc., on average, “17% of U.S. workers have been actively disengaged over the 18 years of tracking.…
How to Keep Your Customers from Migrating Away
Business ChallengesAccording to Frederick Reichheld of Bain & Company, acquiring a new customer is six to seven times more costly than retaining an existing one. So, how do you maintain current relationships and keep your clientele loyal to the business? Answer…
Stop Unproductive Meetings
High Performance TeamsCompany meetings, project meetings, team meetings, even impromptu meetings - the list can go on, and you know how much time is wasted there. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Help your company plan for success and stay competitive by doing…
Hiring Quality Staff
High Performance Teams, Hiring, Human ResourcesResearch showed that the cost of hiring the wrong person can be as much as three times his or her annual compensation, if not more. This is why taking the time to hire correctly is an investment in the future success of the company. Clearly…
10 Smart Moves a CEO Can Make to Stay Profitable
CEO, ProfitsAnyone can run a company during good times. When profits are up, it's easy to get comfortable and overlook some of the deeper issues lying beneath the surface. These ten proven concepts will help you maintain a dynamic, thriving environment…
When Short-term Thinking Gets You in Trouble
Planning, ProfitsA problem many leaders face is that they are the only ones who truly understand how the company makes money. When business is running well, that approach works. However, as soon as things start to tighten down: clients cut back orders, the bank…