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

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They are voracious learners always looking for better methods, different approaches, enhanced efficiencies, better technology and increased velocity. 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. Section X: Results. Kavita Great article.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

They must be relevant, meaningful, in alignment with cultural values, and tied to the right set of metrics. My experience is that bonuses are absolutely effective given this caveat: they must be structured and implemented properly. It is not the bonus that is right or wrong, but the manner in which it is rolled-out.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. I want metrics that mirror experience. Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years. Tenure is too qualitative.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

The basic flaw in most arguments in support of CEO term limits stems from a belief that tenure is somehow a very relevant metric, and that there is some mystical optimum time to serve. And what if a company finds or is built by just that person…and loses them to a term limit?

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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

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.&# Not too surprisingly, people who possess a poor sense of timing usually don’t even understand timing is an issue.

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I wasn’t nearly as dazzled by Jim’s statistics and metrics as I was his outlook on life. Social Media is not about technology – it’s about communication. Where Jim fell short in my opinion was that if you’ve heard Jim before, there wasn’t a lot of new information. What’s the ROI on a handshake?

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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

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 18, 2010

If you incorporate the following metrics into your decisioning framework you will minimize the chances of making a bad decision: Perform a Situation Analysis : What is motivating the need for a decision? What would happen if no decision is made?

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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

JANUARY 11, 2024

Each potential candidate is evaluated with the help of technologically advanced assessments and tools that produce robust insights into their skills, leadership qualities, and cultural alignment with the client’s organization. On the other hand, missteps in CRO recruitment may result in devastating consequences for a business.

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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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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

The top five operational risks are collaboration, cultural, customer, people, and technology risks. Select Metrics and Key Performance Indicators. To successfully implement an operational risk management program, the company must know which metrics and key performance indicators are needed to monitor and assess performance accurately.

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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

Automation is a process of replacing manual human needed in executing tasks with any form of technology. Automation is an area of business that is of immense benefit as it uses technology to perform business tasks or processes, where human effort or supervision would be otherwise needed. Integration of AI Learning.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Banks now insist on weekend offs, no excessive overtime, and greater use of technology for routine work. Headcount in the banking industry is likely to get reduced, aided by technology. Also, most banks and investment companies are not comfortable taking the leap into technology. Automating routine tasks is a good beginning.

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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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RapidStart Leadership

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As a friend of mine in the finance industry pointed out, successful teamwork under these conditions is all about finding creative ways to shrink the distance between you and the team. Having clear metrics of performance visible for all to see can take some of the guess work out of what is really going on. Light up the dashboard.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

While my list had more "diversity" it was a larger list based upon specific metrics as the standard for qualification – diversity was not one of these metrics. Interesting points about the metrics involved – good feedback for women leaderhsip bloggers. Personally, I am not affronted.

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HR Digest

JUNE 10, 2024

According to CNN , the idea of outfitting retail workers with body cameras was discussed by TJX finance chief John Klinger during an earnings call. Approximately one-third of respondents (35 percent) were researching technologies like body cameras for retail loss prevention at their stores.

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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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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, the duration needed for entrepreneurs to launch their ventures can vary, depending on how swiftly they shape their ideas, secure financing, develop prototypes, and undertake other essential steps. In recent times, gestation speed has garnered increasing attention as a proximate performance metric.

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HR Digest

MAY 4, 2024

The gig economy, marked by independent contractors and freelance gigs, is reshaping employment landscapes, driven by technological advancements, flexible work preferences, and economic factors. The transient nature of gig work can lead to a lack of camaraderie and alignment with company values, complicating collaboration and communication.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Find ways to manage your finances efficiently and effectively in order not to spend your entire capital in one place. The main thing every startup will learn from big industries is to adapt to all the technological changes. You can estimate the market and run metrics to calculate the risks. Planning Ahead.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 30, 2020

Corporate financing should be of a form and duration that allows companies to fund more engaged and long-term investment in their purposes. Measurement should recognize impacts and investment by companies in their workers, societies and natural assets both within and outside the firm. Some of these have considerably more merit than others.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2014

Rajamannar involved finance early. To spearhead analytic efforts, he assigned a finance person – who was already embedded in marketing – to create an ROI evaluation framework and integrated her deeper into the marketing function. MasterCard had always been a data-driven organization. Inside Intel. The result has been transformational.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

Henry discusses EY’s response to evolving workplace dynamics, including flexible work models and investments in emerging technologies. We track progress through standardized metrics and measurement. Technology, coupled with the shift to flexible work models, has transformed the workplace at rapid speed.

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Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 5, 2024

There are a lot of metrics and evidence out there that says inclusive businesses will outperform those that are not in terms of profitability,” says Catherine, “but it goes much deeper than that. Yet neither held him back: he has gone on to have a high-flying career in international finance. A tough start in life. Enjoyed this article?

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2013

I recently conducted an extensive research project involving more than one-hundred vice presidents of sales at top technology companies (software, cloud, computer hardware, and telecommunications) to better understand the art and science of managing a sales organization today. Percent of Organization Achieving Quota. Vertical Sales Adoption.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2024

This ensures that organizations can stay up-to-date with the latest HR best practices and technologies. These features enable data-driven decision-making by providing insights into workforce metrics, performance indicators, and other key HR data points. Have 3-4 vendors provide on-site demonstrations for the project committee.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2013

Charles D''Agostino, executive director of the Louisiana Business & Technology Center at Louisiana State University, offers some analysis: "Incubators do work, but they must be more than a real estate entity offering executive suite services. Most incubators use funding as a success metric, which is a somewhat flawed criterion.

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Quantity of content produced should never be a metric - it is quality that should override. Stay on top of all technological advances pertaining to marketing. Content marketing cannot be done by someone in finance that kinda dabbles in writing. Plus, you must measure success using quality metrics and realistic expectations.

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