Question: Can a good strategy define a company’s future? StrategyDriven Response: Strategic certainty does not exist. Organizations should, however, leverage a good strategy to establish the vision toward which executives and managers focus employee efforts. Vision combined with excellent execution that reinforces desired behaviors generates a high degree of organizational alignment and accountability that in […]
The Advisor’s Corner expands on the strategic planning and tactical business execution dialogue between StrategyDriven contributors and our websites visitors. Postings in this category reflect questions asked by StrategyDriven members and guests and the advice provided by one or more of our highly experienced business professionals. Additionally, StrategyDriven members are provided the opportunity to share […]
Great Escapes: nine decision-making pitfalls and nine simple devices to beat them FORTUNE Magazine, June 27, 2005 by Michael and Jerry Useem About the Reference Great Escapes: nine decision-making pitfalls and nine simple devices to beat them by Michael and Jerry Useem explores the logic flaws that often skew perceptions and undermine decision-making effectiveness. The […]
Bringing Out the Best in People by Aubrey C. Daniels About the Reference Bringing Out the Best in People by Aubrey C. Daniels illustrates how executives and managers can motivate their workforce to goal achievement through a system of positive reinforcement. Dr. Daniels’s process shapes worker behaviors by identifying an individual’s recognition and reward reinforcers, establishing a […]
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencioni About the Reference The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencioni examines five obstacles to effective teamwork. Focused on the executive team, Mr. Lencioni illustrates the harmful effects diminished teamwork has on an organization’s effectiveness. He then […]
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Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors by Patrick M. Lencioni About the Reference Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors by Patrick M. Lencioni examines the organizational barriers that prevent the free flow of […]
The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker About the Reference The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker focuses on self-management rather than on the management of others. The book addresses how an individual can become more effective […]
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey About the Reference The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey reveals the seven behaviors common among successful individuals. Each behavior is accompanied by a rich discussion of why it works and is illustrated with examples. Benefits of Using this Reference […]
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t by Jim Collins and Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great by Jim Collins About the Reference Written by Jim Collins, co-author of Built to Last, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and […]
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Strategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton About the Reference Strategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton reveals how an organization can link performance measures covering the areas of operations, customer relationships, innovation, and regulatory and social […]
The Advisor’s Corner – Guaranteed Future?
/in The Advisor's Corner/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentQuestion: Can a good strategy define a company’s future? StrategyDriven Response: Strategic certainty does not exist. Organizations should, however, leverage a good strategy to establish the vision toward which executives and managers focus employee efforts. Vision combined with excellent execution that reinforces desired behaviors generates a high degree of organizational alignment and accountability that in […]
The Advisor’s Corner Introduction
/in The Advisor's Corner/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentThe Advisor’s Corner expands on the strategic planning and tactical business execution dialogue between StrategyDriven contributors and our websites visitors. Postings in this category reflect questions asked by StrategyDriven members and guests and the advice provided by one or more of our highly experienced business professionals. Additionally, StrategyDriven members are provided the opportunity to share […]
Recommended Resource – Great Escapes
/in Decision-Making, Recommended Resources/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentGreat Escapes: nine decision-making pitfalls and nine simple devices to beat them FORTUNE Magazine, June 27, 2005 by Michael and Jerry Useem About the Reference Great Escapes: nine decision-making pitfalls and nine simple devices to beat them by Michael and Jerry Useem explores the logic flaws that often skew perceptions and undermine decision-making effectiveness. The […]
Recommended Resource – Bringing Out the Best in People
/in Management & Leadership, Recommended Resources/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentBringing Out the Best in People by Aubrey C. Daniels About the Reference Bringing Out the Best in People by Aubrey C. Daniels illustrates how executives and managers can motivate their workforce to goal achievement through a system of positive reinforcement. Dr. Daniels’s process shapes worker behaviors by identifying an individual’s recognition and reward reinforcers, establishing a […]
Recommended Resource – The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
/in Management & Leadership, Recommended Resources/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencioni About the Reference The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencioni examines five obstacles to effective teamwork. Focused on the executive team, Mr. Lencioni illustrates the harmful effects diminished teamwork has on an organization’s effectiveness. He then […]
Recommended Resource – Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars
/in Management & Leadership, Recommended Resources/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentSilos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors by Patrick M. Lencioni About the Reference Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors by Patrick M. Lencioni examines the organizational barriers that prevent the free flow of […]
Recommended Resource – The Effective Executive
/in Decision-Making, Management & Leadership, Recommended Resources/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentThe Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker About the Reference The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker focuses on self-management rather than on the management of others. The book addresses how an individual can become more effective […]
Recommended Resource – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
/in Practices for Professionals, Recommended Resources/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey About the Reference The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey reveals the seven behaviors common among successful individuals. Each behavior is accompanied by a rich discussion of why it works and is illustrated with examples. Benefits of Using this Reference […]
Recommended Resource – Good to Great
/in Recommended Resources/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t by Jim Collins and Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great by Jim Collins About the Reference Written by Jim Collins, co-author of Built to Last, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and […]
Recommended Resource – Strategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes
/in Organizational Performance Measures, Recommended Resources/by StrategyDriven - Sponsored ContentStrategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton About the Reference Strategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton reveals how an organization can link performance measures covering the areas of operations, customer relationships, innovation, and regulatory and social […]