Leading in Context

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employee engagement is a metric that companies are closely watching. Using surveys, levels of participation in programs, and satisfaction reports, companies measure how well they engage those they lead. Butcould this heightened level of watching be part of the problem?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Here’s what I need…” Laura then gave me a long list of metrics, correlations, and ROI calculations to do. If ROI is too much of a stretch calculate percent improvement in key metrics. Don’t say you invested in developing your team; instead share that three of your team members were promoted.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Regardless of what industry or professional function you work in, you undoubtedly could rattle off a list of metrics or KPI’s by which your performance is measured, if asked. The Overwhelming World of Metrics and Measurement With all of this data, it is easy to over-index on crunching the numbers.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

CMOs are now at the forefront of crafting holistic customer experiences, leveraging data analytics to gain insights into consumer behavior, and developing strategies that drive engagement across multiple channels. At the same time, marketing insights inform the development of digital tools and services.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Source: Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 26, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. The reason is that it is a topic too hard to quantify with metrics but as the Schumpeter column notes, “[J]udgment is what matters most.” Judgment, writes Schumpeter, the business columnist for The Economist, “is too often missing from leadership studies.”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. T HE contemplation of character has engaged great minds reaching back to Confucius, Aristotle, and Plato.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By engaging in virtual executive coaching, leaders can maximize their time, focus on their development goals, and maintain productivity in demanding roles. This creates an environment conducive to open and honest conversations vital for personal growth and development.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2021

Economist Tim Harford on the problem of using statistical metrics as a proxy to control or as a target to be improved: “Social scientists have long understood that statistical metrics are at their most pernicious when they are being used to control the world, rather than trying to understand it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

45:50 Understanding the short-term and long-term benefits, and the metrics to measure the system before its development. 34:35 Using Artificial Intelligence to optimize decisions making and improve the efficiency of business processes. Connect with Kavita. Get the Book.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Executive leadership team coaching goes beyond traditional training programs by offering a personalized and tailored approach to leadership development. To overcome these challenges, businesses must adapt quickly and develop effective strategies to stay ahead of the competition. This is where coaching plays a crucial role.

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HR Digest

APRIL 13, 2023

HR metrics and analytics have emerged as a powerful tool to help organizations make better HR decisions and embrace workforce planning. In this article, we explore the benefits of data-driven analytics and metrics and how they can be used to improve HR outcomes. What are HR metrics and analytics?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

Develop metrics and determine a baseline. When creating the surveys, make sure to structure them so that you can use the quantitative results to establish clear metrics on all relevant aspects of work-from-home challenges. Use this data to develop a baseline prior to doing the interventions below.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 15, 2024

One of our favorite ways to do this in our interactive keynotes and leadership development programs is through a “movie trailer.” The Key Metrics That Matterand Why Empower your team by sharing the top-level metrics that fuel company performance, and connect the dots to the broader strategy. It’s fast and fun.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 23, 2017

A leadership culture is evident when leaders are routinely and systematically developed and you have a surplus. Think multiple metrics – When you go to the doctor, is there one single metric your doctor uses to determine your overall health? Today, I believe the right answer for most organizations is family of metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. A strong digital leader leverages data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective leadership development programs and a proactive approach can address these challenges, enabling organizations to cultivate a resilient workforce that can efficiently manage crises and strategic succession transitions. They should identify and nurture talent early, widen the candidate pool, and develop leaders from within.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

They engage with issues that may not be found in a job description or easily measured by traditional metrics. What matters is the objective of a better world, a better team, a better culture, a better future. * * * Claas Florian Engelke provides consulting services in the fields of leadership advisory, assessment, and development.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

” “I know all of these metrics matter, but which matters the most? Help your team invest deeply in developing peer relationships in other departments AND with one another. Have a clear development plan that stretches them and helps them contribute more to the business each year. Great work never happens in a vacuum.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 22, 2014

Mulally frequently speaks about the vision and factors it into decision-making, including in discussions to evaluate new product development priorities. Mulally talks about the importance of developing a collective point of view. This unites Ford’s people around a shared vision and focuses them on a cause greater than self.

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Leading Blog

JULY 12, 2021

Just as both “Jobs and Gates reaped enormous benefit from studying the works of their contemporaries, extracting crucial insights, and applying those lessons to develop new products, says Ron Friedman in Decoding Greatness , you can too. Nearly every example you admire was developed using a blueprint. 3 Think in Blueprints.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. They focus on enhancing employee training and development programs to nurture talent and improve skills.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 7, 2024

5 ways coaching helps leadership development: Improved Culture and Retention Employee retention is a critical factor in the financial health and stability of any organization. Developing Effective Communication: Clear and open communication is crucial for retaining employees. This leads to higher job satisfaction and loyalty.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 20, 2014

On the latest edition of the More Human Podcast , leadership consultant, author and strategist Jeannie Coyle and I tackle a big topic – the essential qualities of leadership: The value of experience in developing great leaders, versus traditional tools and training. The key character traits common to great leaders.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Tough , in driving hard for success, pushing metrics & measurement, setting high bars, holding people accountable, and making the tough decisions. To put it even more simply, a leader needs to be two things that are seemingly at opposite ends of the spectrum: Tough, AND Nice. They are two sides of the same coin.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Is your team doing what you asked, but they’re focused on counting the metrics, and how busy they are as opposed to the quality metrics of how well they’re accomplishing those tasks? The reader was reading the section on meaningful metrics, and we talk about focusing on the game, not the score. Yep, check.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Additionally, outlining growth opportunities within the organization, such as potential career advancement paths, training programs, and professional development resources, can make the position even more attractive to top talent. It is a powerful tool for attracting and retaining talent, perhaps one of the most impactful metrics.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Unfortunately, the bias toward short-term metrics can also make emotional intelligence a ‘nice to have rather than a requirement. ”. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

To get the most out of your social media marketing, it’s important to monitor key metrics that can help you understand what’s working and what’s not. In this post, we’ll explore some social media metrics that you should be monitoring to improve your content strategy.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Developing a Strategy. Strategies are iteratively developed in the context of the company’s audience, challenges, and opportunities. Executing strategies skillfully begins with recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing talent. Sold metrics and reviews can help this process become an organized one.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Developing future visionary leaders is essential for sustaining organizational growth and maintaining a competitive edge in dynamic markets. Investing in their development is not merely prudent it is a strategic imperative. This evaluation should transcend routine checklists and focus on substantive performance metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This includes identifying the areas that require improvement or the skills that must be developed within the board. These indicators are measurable and specific metrics that provide objective insights into the effectiveness of board operations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They understand the importance of developing their team’s skills and capabilities, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Developing a comprehensive search strategy is essential in ensuring that companies can procure the right individuals to lead their supply chain functions.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Because they didn’t address these leadership gaps, cynicism and disengagement developed among the people they were responsible for leading and it eventually sabotaged performance. Employee engagement surveys were developed to help address the challenge of identifying leadership gaps. Identifies Systemic Problems.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Their isn’t a hiring metric out there that measures drive, desire, or passion. We Don’t Truly Know Our Core Values – Leaders who successfully hire and develop their people seek out those candidates whose values are best aligned with the organization. Leadership Development' Disney kept doodling.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 14, 2019

The Demand Metric 2013 Employee Engagement Survey concluded that organizations that have more than 50% employee engagement retain more than 80% of their customers. A clear business case for leaders to focus on building engaged teams across the business.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Increasingly, analysts and investors are not just interested in the financial metrics of a business, but also in the reputation, social impact, sustainability, and employee engagement. A joint report developed with the United Nations Global Compact found that 88 percent of investors see sustainability as a route to competitive advantage.

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