Management observations profoundly influence the behaviors of those observed. Done well, this tool positively reinforces desired behaviors. Performed poorly, this tool will undermine the management team’s credibility and fosters cynicism towards managers and their performance standards requirements. Therefore, it is critical that those performing these observations do so in a consistent, high quality manner.
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“Might does not make right! Right makes right!” T.H. White (1906 – 1964) English author best known for his Arthurian novels including The Once and Future King “Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.” Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784) English poet, essayist, moralist, novelist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer described as “arguably the most […]
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In business we all have a secret weapon. Strategy is quite possibly the strongest resource in your business arsenal. Regardless of which area strategy refers to – whether it be “communication”, “brand planning” or “sales” – without a clear-cut strategy, you will more than likely not succeed to the level that you expect. Yes, strategy […]
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Regardless of the organization, all managers share common job functions and responsibilities including defining and reinforcing performance standards, establishing organizational priorities, and authorizing and coordinating personnel activities and resource use. This work is distinctly different than that of the individual contributors reporting to the manager; setting the manager apart as one who possesses a broader scope of responsibility and commensurate authority.
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“If you can say, ‘I have Vision, Focus, Determination, Patience, Courage, Confidence, and Faithfulness,’ you are on your way to success… Now walk it out and have at it!” Howard T. Dickens Jr.
In recent days, Apple announced that co-founder Steve Jobs would be leaving the company for a time to deal with some health issues. Investors and analysts closely eyed how the stock price responded. In interview after interview, people wanted to know whether Apple could maintain its cutting edge innovative abilities while Jobs is out of […]
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Fact or fiction, anything formally documented assumes an air of legitimacy. Combine this implied legitimacy with the stark black and white of the printed words and any identified improvement opportunity can appear overly harsh and critical, especially to those responsible for the performance. Apparent aggressiveness within a self assessment can result in resistance to the evaluation findings; often by those who stand to benefit the most and who must own the corrective actions.
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“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it is convenient. When you are committed to something, you accept no excuses.” Ken Blanchard Management expert and author of The One Minute Manager
How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins About the Reference How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins examines the reasons great and good companies slip into decline, the five phases of decline, and the questions company leaders can ask to identify […]
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Management Observation Program Best Practice 5 – Observation Training, Grading, and Quality Assessments
/in Management Observation Program, Premium/by StrategyDrivenManagement observations profoundly influence the behaviors of those observed. Done well, this tool positively reinforces desired behaviors. Performed poorly, this tool will undermine the management team’s credibility and fosters cynicism towards managers and their performance standards requirements. Therefore, it is critical that those performing these observations do so in a consistent, high quality manner.
Leadership Inspirations – The Difference Between Might and Right
/in Leadership Inspirations/by StrategyDriven“Might does not make right! Right makes right!” T.H. White (1906 – 1964) English author best known for his Arthurian novels including The Once and Future King “Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.” Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784) English poet, essayist, moralist, novelist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer described as “arguably the most […]
StrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 20a – An Interview with Gary Cohen, author of Just Ask Leadership, part 1 of 2
/in Management & Leadership, StrategyDriven Podcast/by StrategyDrivenStrategyDriven 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 20a – An Interview with Gary Cohen, author of Just Ask Leadership, part […]
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Strategy – Understanding the Art of War
/in Strategic Planning/by Mark EarlsIn business we all have a secret weapon. Strategy is quite possibly the strongest resource in your business arsenal. Regardless of which area strategy refers to – whether it be “communication”, “brand planning” or “sales” – without a clear-cut strategy, you will more than likely not succeed to the level that you expect. Yes, strategy […]
Management and Leadership Warning Flag 1 – Working Managers
/in Management & Leadership, Premium/by StrategyDrivenLeadership Inspirations – Vision, Focus, and Determination
/in Leadership Inspirations/by StrategyDriven“If you can say, ‘I have Vision, Focus, Determination, Patience, Courage, Confidence, and Faithfulness,’ you are on your way to success… Now walk it out and have at it!” Howard T. Dickens Jr.
Develop A Process For Continuing Business Model Innovation
/in Strategic Planning/by Donald MitchellIn recent days, Apple announced that co-founder Steve Jobs would be leaving the company for a time to deal with some health issues. Investors and analysts closely eyed how the stock price responded. In interview after interview, people wanted to know whether Apple could maintain its cutting edge innovative abilities while Jobs is out of […]
Business Performance Assessment Program – Criticisms Appear Harsher When Put into Print
/in Business Performance Assessment Program, Premium/by StrategyDrivenFact or fiction, anything formally documented assumes an air of legitimacy. Combine this implied legitimacy with the stark black and white of the printed words and any identified improvement opportunity can appear overly harsh and critical, especially to those responsible for the performance. Apparent aggressiveness within a self assessment can result in resistance to the evaluation findings; often by those who stand to benefit the most and who must own the corrective actions.
Leadership Inspirations – Commitment
/in Leadership Inspirations/by Nathan Ives“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it is convenient. When you are committed to something, you accept no excuses.” Ken Blanchard Management expert and author of The One Minute Manager
Recommended Resource – How the Mighty Fall
/in Recommended Resources/by StrategyDrivenHow The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins About the Reference How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins examines the reasons great and good companies slip into decline, the five phases of decline, and the questions company leaders can ask to identify […]