Standards and Expectations – Defining Performance Standards, part 1 of 8
Standards and expectations define how work is to be performed; providing guidance for the consistent, efficient, value-based execution of tasks. At the outset, developing a comprehensive set of performance standards often appears to be an overwhelming and daunting task as employees within even the ’least complex’ organizations perform countless different activities every day. However, it is not [...]
Read moreStrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 21e – An Interview with Duane Sparks, author of Sales Strategy from the Inside Out
StrategyDriven Podcasts focus on the tools and techniques executives and managers can use to improve their organization’s alignment and accountability to ultimately achieve superior results. These podcasts elaborate on the best practice and warning flag articles on the StrategyDriven website. Special Edition 21e – An Interview with Duane Sparks, author of Sales Strategy from the [...]
Read moreThe Dos and Don’ts of Networking
Do treat everyone you meet with respect. Do ask questions of other people about their business. Do try to meet 3-5 new people at every event. Do carry business cards wherever you go. Do follow up when you meet people you want to get to know better. Don’t talk too much about yourself or your [...]
Read moreTop 5 Networking Tips if Your Company is Going Through Layoffs
Stay positive. Regardless of if you get laid off or stay in your job, your attitude will have an impact on your future. Try to look for the positive and find ways to cheer up others who might be having a tough time with the changes. Start networking early. If you wait until you get [...]
Read moreTactical Execution Best Practice 4 – Eliminate Redundant Work
Whether in an economic recession or boom, resources are always limited and redundant work always an unnecessary resource expenditure. Yet no matter how hard leaders try to eliminate redundant work, these practices seem to reappear; often the result of well intentioned actions to correct a performance deficiency or misguided adherence to a legacy practice. Therefore, [...]
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