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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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

I need to learn to manage my time better. Yet ironically, none of us can learn to manage time. What you can do, however, is manage your energy. So here are my five tips for managing your energy levels so that you can become as productive as possible each and every day, and so get more done in less time.

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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. Make life easier on your boss this performance management season, and invest the time to prepare properly. ” I did.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 19, 2013

4) The right metrics & measurements are set up – Each position needs objectives measure of success, from both a personal, team, and company-wide perspective. Choose them wisely, and keep them to a small and manageable number. You’re not saying it enough until you hear “ there he (or she) goes again ”.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. I’ve got a manager of managers on my team, let’s call her “Sue.”

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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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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Robert Kaplan on learning to ask the right questions: “Fortunately, the key to managing and leading your organization and your career does not lie in ‘having all the answers.’ Source: Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Strategic Sort: Deciphering What Matters Most Picture this: Your boss slides over a scroll of 27 KPIs and you’re playing a corporate game of ‘Which Metric is Least Tragic?’. As a manager, you want to do what you can to prevent the snowball of overwhelm from picking up speed as it rolls downhill. Here’s what I need.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Guest post from Larry Sternberg and Kim Turnage: What would your organization be like if every employee had a great manager? In every organization, managers are a key leverage point to drive higher performance and better business results. The impact managers have on turnover and engagement go straight to the organization’s bottom line.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 8, 2024

It’s more than managing budgets or metrics; the key lies in understanding and managing the people side of change. Embrace a team effort with diverse leaders: Change management thrives on collaboration. This simple, strategic, and successful guide will help leaders effectively manage change. #1

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HR Digest

APRIL 13, 2023

Human resources (HR) is a critical function within organizations, responsible for managing employee-related activities and ensuring the organization has the right talent in place to achieve its objectives. HR metrics and analytics have emerged as a powerful tool to help organizations make better HR decisions and embrace workforce planning.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding the Evolving Roles of Chief Marketing and Chief Digital Officers In today’s interconnected marketplace, the role of the CMO extends far beyond traditional advertising and brand management. Joint Metrics: Developing shared key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success collectively.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 12, 2024

Effective project management is crucial for any team aiming to deliver results efficiently in today's fast-paced business environment. Let's dive into how each step can be applied to manage projects with your team at work better. Goal Setting The first step in effective project management is establishing clear, attainable goals.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 27, 2014

If we should do THAT each time, the training and metrics must change. Nothing makes me sadder than watching managers who believe in a cause or a guy completely reverse their point of view when someone above has a different opinion. Everyone wished they had the same latitude to help that guy. Fight Misperceptions.

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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? This question came from a reader of Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Talk to your manager, know what matters most, and be sure you help your team nail that. An easy way to do this is simply to ask your manager. ” “I know all of these metrics matter, but which matters the most? Encourage them to fix something broken. What’s not working that’s driving everyone crazy?

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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. They found the top 10% in terms of their overall engagement & satisfaction, and drilled down into the management styles that produced them. They are two sides of the same coin.

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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. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

4) The right metrics & measurements are set up – Each position needs objectives measure of success, from both a personal, team, and company-wide perspective. Choose them wisely, and keep them to a small and manageable number. Here are my favorite metrics.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it “management by wandering around” or “MBWA” in their classic book In Search of Excellence. In every instance, however, I observed several managers in their organizations who were masters at kissing up and kicking down. In some cases, the managers have blind spots that are holding them back.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 2, 2014

I’ve put on an Elvis costume and belted out “ Suspicious Minds ” at a management dinner (complete with the sideburns and cape). So every time they hear “Bennie and The Jets”, they’ll remember that song, AND the “ 5 target metric goals for the next quarter” on the PowerPoint.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 8, 2013

I break it down to 4 steps: Set up meaningful metrics and measurements, both short-term and long-term, that cascade down the organization. Relentlessly link the metrics and measurements to the specific performance standards of the individuals involved in the execution. What do I mean by this? They will want you to lead the way.

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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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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

The Triumph of Trust – It’s when you no longer feel the need to peer over shoulders, or micro-manage, or take on work that others should be doing. And if these tests can be passed with flying colors, you’ll be well on your way to greatness.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By tailoring virtual coaching programs to their unique needs, leaders can better manage their time and still receive the guidance and support necessary for professional development. This allows for greater accessibility and ensures that coaching initiatives align seamlessly with the busy lives of these leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 2, 2015

No amount of tactical change management training will substitute for having an entire organization that has a clear vision of goals, shared responsibility, and personal accountability to achieve results. At best practice organizations, these success metrics are included in individuals’ annual performance goals.

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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. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

The manager slumps on his desk, frustrated and confused. In his mind, he has done everything right to manage his team to success. The manager, in working with his team, had answered four questions: “What?”, “When?“, “How?”, The metric performed reasonably well, but we hit a plateau and missed our goal. and “Who?”.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Look at the metrics you’re using to assess success. Action is everything. 13:21 – What the “good” in Good Comes First means for your business. 14:09 – Why culture feels straightforward but is hard work that takes discipline and structure. 20:10 – Get the data.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

One of my first bosses told me that it would be impressive performance metrics and my contribution to the bottom line that would determine my success. Managing just to the numbers only gets you so far. My way of describing the inclusive reality Kouzes and Posner defined was leading with your heart and managing with your head.

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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. Businesses that understand the importance of employee engagement and manage it through a formal program to align to their customer experience goals, achieve far superior results”.

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Leading Blog

JULY 12, 2021

Caution: do not obsess over and single metric or forge to update your metrics as you grow. #7 Studies show that the better we perform a task, the worse we are at communicating how we managed to do it. 7 Take the Risk Out of Risk-Taking. Find stretch opportunities that don’t impose a high cost to failure. 10 Ask Wisely.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

It helps too to look past typical metrics to see what is actually happening long-term. Dan Honig, a political scientist at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, believes that “metrics can be useful when an organization has a simple, concrete goal such as building a road. Look Beyond Near-Term Targets.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This evaluation involves assessing various metrics, including revenue growth, customer experience enhancement, and operational efficiency improvements. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning and effective management. Technological complexities can be mitigated through strong IT governance and agile methodologies.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This role is not merely about managing daily operations; it involves strategically aligning people to operational processes with the company’s long-term vision. A data-driven approach is essential, enabling leaders to understand current performance metrics and pinpoint areas for development.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Operating as a vital conduit between the various departments within an organization and its highest levels of management, their responsibilities include translating strategic goals into workable business plans and supervising the day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

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