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Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This is so much the case that the most often overlooked aspect of strategic planning is adequately addressing contingencies as part of the planning process. The two most common outcomes created by a lack of contingency planning are: 1.) watching things grind to a halt as you scramble to evaluate options, and; 2.)

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7 Ways to Help Your Team Deal with Ambiguity

Let's Grow Leaders

Brainstorm those possibilities and develop contingency plans. When the future is uncertain, it’s easy to think that “anything could happen.” ” That’s seldom true. More often the most probably scenarios can be boiled down to two or three. Engage Other People and Perspectives.

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When in Doubt, Rehearse!

N2Growth Blog

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Lately I’ve seen several leaders trip over the unexpected outcome of a grand plan. Leadership And Contingency Planning. They failed to anticipate the mistakes and mishaps that happen in all organizations. When you find yourself in doubt, rehearse.

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Life Lessons From The Ziplining Tortilla

Lead Change Blog

Nowhere in the information I read or the expectations I had developed did I run across Mexican food. Businesses have Continuity and Contingency Plans (BCCP’s) in case disaster strikes, and they are supposed to test their systems periodically. I had wondered if my son (or I) would love it or freak out. When Braking Fails.

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Leading Thoughts for March 9, 2023

Leading Blog

The mere act of contemplating a Plan B sets in motion a feedback loop that dramatically lessens the probability that Plan A will come to fruition. You spend too much of your emotional energy on contingency planning instead of on success.” Source: Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential II.

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From Today to Tomorrow: Ensuring Continuity through Strategic Succession

N2Growth Blog

Another crucial aspect is building a pool of talented individuals closely connected to an organization’s talent management and development strategies. Tailored training and development plans can be created to enhance these specific areas, ultimately bridging the skills gap and readying the employees for more advanced roles.

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How Contingency Plans Cause People to Perform Worse and Try Less

Leadership Freak

Will Smith said, “There is no reason to have plan “B” because it distracts from plan “A”. Jihae Shin and Katherine Milkman, from Wharton School research found that merely thinking about a backup… Continue reading →