N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In today’s post I’ll take a look at timing as key success metric… As the verse from the old Kenny Rogers song goes “you have to know when to hold em and know when to fold em.&# So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

They all speak of the quality of their talent as a key success metric…in fact, many of them will emphatically state that talent is their single biggest competitive advantage. In today’s post I’ll examine one of the most frequent offenders; “ Talent is our biggest asset.&#

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These silos are staffed with legions of “tenured&# COBOL and C++ programmers, as well as &# tenured&# IT managers overseeing the operation. I want metrics that mirror experience. Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years. Tenure is too qualitative. I agree that loyalty is critical.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In fact, gossip seriously undermines each one of the aforementioned success metrics by propagating inaccurate information. When you take part in gossip you do none of these things. At its core, gossip is the highest form of disloyalty, and it is far from innocent or idle.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I think many in leadership get to choose the metric they use to measure, and they seem to always choose the one that makes them look good. That said, your observation about the need to measure the "right" metrics is an astute one. Thank you for sharing this freely. link] davidburkus Great exam. Kavita Great article.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

In today’s post I’ll address a key metric that all companies should be focused on – Customer Experience Management (CEM)… Before I go any further let’s get the semantical arguments out of the way…Some will claim that a well conceived CRM initiative includes CEM as a subset.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Commercial Leadership Strategic leadership is the linchpin that aligns an organization’s vision with its operational execution. Many in this role hold advanced degrees in business administration, finance, or marketing. However, practical experience is equally vital.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

It has definitely caused its fair share of angst, frustration, and vigorous debate among executives and professional advisors simply for the reason that it is one of the few metrics that touches virtually every aspect of a business.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Under their stewardship, the CRO implements innovative revenue generation techniques and ensures effective business model operations. Unlike other executive roles, there is also the demand for a proven track record in revenue generation and driving operational efficiency.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Gut instincts can only take you so far in life, and anyone who operates outside of a sound decisioning framework will eventually fall prey to an act of oversight, misinformation, misunderstanding, manipulation, impulsivity or some other negative influencing factor. They make bad decisions. What would happen if no decision is made?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

While a brand without exposure is not much of a brand, I consistently find that brand exposure is an aspect of brand management that is all too often overlooked as a success metric.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Even if you don’t find yourself having to frequently deal with extreme situations, it is often nothing more than normal dealings in the ordinary course of business that can place you at a nexus…Do you make your decision based upon the facts at hand and sound decisioning metrics, or do you let your emotions drive your decisions?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I wasn’t nearly as dazzled by Jim’s statistics and metrics as I was his outlook on life. Where Jim fell short in my opinion was that if you’ve heard Jim before, there wasn’t a lot of new information. Jim went to his staples of Level 5 Leaders, the Hedgehog principle and the Flywheel concept.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

It's one of my great drivers to achieve significance in what I do – even if that doesn't necessarily mean success as defined by any metric you care to choose… Thanks for an interesting read! Best Neil Ron Inspiring post! Success is temporal. Significance is eternal.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Deliverables, benchmarks, deadlines, and success metrics must be incorporated into the plan. Every task should be assigned and managed according to a plan and in the light of day. Measurable : Any new ideas being adopted must lead to measurable objectives. Timing : It must be detailed and deliverable on a schedule.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

” Great post Mike – it is obvious you have spent a lot of time thing about and work with top teams! link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment and kind words John.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That core consists of working through and with other people to create value while using financial concepts and metrics to maximize the value created for all company stakeholders. Besides Numbers and People, traditional MBAs cover a lot of other topics, such as marketing and operations management that are fascinating, of course.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 15, 2024

Covering areas such as auditing, financial accounting, and taxation, the CPA credential opens doors to a myriad of career opportunities, from public accounting firms to corporate finance roles. CGMAs play a vital role in shaping organizational strategy, offering a holistic view that extends beyond traditional financial metrics.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 13, 2011

We talked extensively in this book about how accounting profits or profit growth as a sole performance metric doesn’t lead to value creation. Value: The Four Cornerstones of Corporate Finance by Tim Koller. Discusses the four foundational principles of corporate finance.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 5, 2021

By incorporating automation, business-owners can boost efficiency, minimize operating costs, and ensure near-perfect consistency in business activities. It is now possible to feed AI’s business metrics in the form of data points that allow AI to optimize your business activities like price and digital marketing send.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 21, 2024

Whether it’s managing service requests, scheduling appointments, or tracking customer interactions, the right features in a customer service platform can significantly enhance your operations and boost customer satisfaction. Conclusion Choosing the right customer service solution is a critical step in optimizing your HVAC business.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Performance measures will have to be curated to the unique environment in which your company operates, the markets you’re operating in and the specific challenges of your sector. Tailor Measures To Objectives. When selecting the final measures your organization will use as performance indicators, there are a few criteria to consider.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 26, 2021

SaaS enterprises need to identify a suitable sales model from the start of their operations. This type of SaaS is often a good choice for large enterprise companies or ones that are targeting specific verticals like finance and healthcare. You need a sales operation to identify, nurture, and close deals with customers on contracts.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Healthcare facility operating margins are under pressure from all sides. Measure and Manage Based on the Right Metrics. The metrics you use as the yardstick for organizational performance affect how people act. Industry surveys have found that finances are the number one concern of executives year after year.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 19, 2019

For example: In the Finance Department, an objective could be to cut spending and improve profit margins. In Operations, you could introduce new technology or update your current software. Identifying metrics for measurement and the right approach for successfully closing sales, you’ll be able to establish more concrete objectives.

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HR Digest

MAY 4, 2024

Redefining Traditional Roles Gig workers operate outside conventional full-time roles, necessitating a deconstruction and re-evaluation of job descriptions within organizations. Performance-Based Incentives : Develop clear metrics that align gig workers’ tasks with organizational goals, rewarding them based on their performance.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 4, 2024

That core consists of working through and with other people to create value while using financial concepts and metrics to maximize the value created for all company stakeholders. Besides Numbers and People, traditional MBAs cover a lot of other topics, such as marketing and operations management that are fascinating, of course.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 21, 2011

How to start measuring the factors that are most critical to the success of the business and identify the metrics that express them. The modern corporation that has evolved as a result consists of many specialized functional departments, such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, operations, and finance.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 29, 2016

Transforming a sales organization to consistently deliver insights requires new value propositions, case studies and collateral from Marketing, new competencies, skill development, recruiting profiles from HR, and alignment with Operations to refine products and services.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 3, 2014

Successful leaders in Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations and Medical Scientific Liaison positions will use their resumes to market themselves as cross-functional leaders that have made an impact across many aspects of the business—not just the scientific areas. You must appeal to all of these audiences.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

These programs are especially useful for start-ups who are operating with minimal staff and have a lot of team members wearing many hats already. It can be a low-cost endeavor if you know how to strategize and plan properly, and there’s no downside to investing in performance metrics. Invest in yourself.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2024

Consolidated HR Operations What is an HRIS? An HRIS consolidates HR data and processes in one place, enabling cost savings and streamlined operations compared to using disparate tools. These features enable data-driven decision-making by providing insights into workforce metrics, performance indicators, and other key HR data points.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 16, 2011

This is the essence of Groupon's declaration last week that it will remove the controversial accounting metric called Adjusted Consolidated Segment Operating Income (ACSOI) from its financial statements. Rather, Groupon felt the need to include a metric of profitability, no matter how contrived, that was actually positive.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2020

These key areas include: Manage operations with minimal loss and disruption to daily business flow. According to a recent survey in USA Today, Americans are far more worried about their finances than their health amid the COVID-19 outbreak. When it comes to long-term incentives….

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Here, for example, are the company’s net income and cash flow over the past decade: The difference between the top and bottom lines here is mostly about investments in buildings, machines, and other things, which are written down over time in the income statement but ignored in calculating operating cash flow. Finance Internet Retail'

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2013

opened in 1959 and is still operating. Most incubators use funding as a success metric, which is a somewhat flawed criterion. Over 99% of companies should operate as organically grown, self-sustaining businesses — bootstrapped, without external financing. Most of them fail. The first business incubator in the U.S.

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