Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

I n today’s fast-paced world, time management has never been more challenging. Technology has made it easy for us to stay connected, and we live our life with a constant flow of information. Today’s most successful leaders have learned how to increase their effectiveness by managing their time effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. One crucial skill for an effective interim executive is managing change seamlessly. Its importance in identifying suitable interim managers cannot be overstated.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Managers and employees are telling you t hey’re way more productive. 4:20 Reaction: How do people (employees and managers) see this situation? Are we able to manage well? Knowing these in advance helps you manage these possibilities. 17:20 The manager makes a key difference. Some employees love it.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 6, 2012

The general answer is our resistance to change. In The Pivot Point , authors Victoria and James Grady ask, “What if this is not a ‘ resistance ’ problem for which the organization must engineer a solution, but a deeper ‘people’ problem that the organization must first learn to understand and respect?” But what if it’s something else?

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I used to have them with me constantly, before modern technology banished them to the desk drawer in favor of laptops, iPads and smartphones ( And yes, that officially qualifies me as a dinosaur). But I’d always manage to put them in order of their importance. Some just had a few things on it, and some had dozens. Sure I could.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This notable difference between median and average tenure suggests various factors are at play, including increased shareholder activism, faster business cycles, and the impact of disruptive technologies. Factors affecting global trends, such as technological changes and shifts in stakeholder expectations, are also contributing to this trend.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 16, 2020

There are specific things you can do to manage those who are struggling to perform remotely: Create a trusted dialogue. It could be that processes are too cumbersome, technology is breaking down, or they aren’t getting the information they need. Resist the temptation to tell them what to do; don’t be overly prescriptive or micromanage.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Many leaders see their roles as presiders/managers, with a primary focus on keeping results consistent with past performance and on budget. Rocket science is often celebrated as the ultimate triumph of technology. Offering a radical rethinking of leadership, Mukherjee shows why digital technologies call for a new kind of leader?one

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape. Another significant challenge for executives is managing organizational complexity.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Resist the temptation to just advance a broad number of disparate initiatives, and alternatively focus your efforts on the completion of a few high impact objectives. The simple reality is that if you continue to add new responsibilities to an already full plate, all of your obligations will suffer as a result.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Two of the most pressing are change management and the constraints of limited resources. Understanding Resistance to Change Management: Stakeholder Concerns : Change resistance often stems from stakeholders’ fears and uncertainties. This leads to better change management.

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Resistance Resources Constraint Management 78

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Stop thinking about managing the risk of technology, tools, and process improvement. Focus Point #2: Redefine your future and get there first – resist the temptation to chase others in pursuit of their future as already defined by them.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 30, 2020

The exponential growth of technology has enabled new products, services, and businesses to rise to prominence in short order, and has caused others to become obsolete just as quickly. In my viewpoint, the biggest difference between being a “leader” and a “manager” is that leaders initiate change. The second stage is personal concerns.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Only a small percentage of those businesses that manage to struggle on beyond infancy then go on to create the real growth drivers of an economy. Look at Apple, the world’s most successful technology business, which insists on raising the prices of its products even as the western world struggles to recover from recession.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Because value chains are independent of existing organizational structures, staff and work locations, they are less intimidating to the management and staff that have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. Once fully documented, the value chain represents the transformation team’s recommended work environment.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Of course, part of that entailed reestablishing the company’s reputation for cutting-edge technology. Those who resisted—and many did at first—were often given a stern talking-to by Nadella himself. His goal was not to make Microsoft the most innovative company but the most successful in its field. But there was much more than that.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Vrio Corp has been committed to following market trends and increasing its value proposition through transformation: investing in technology and content aligned with the consumers’ habits, emphasizing the next generation. Daniel Roldán Chiffoleau is the Chief Transformation Officer at DirecTV Latin America (Vrio Corp.),

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 28, 2024

BTW - it's important to note that implementing these strategies may be resistant to some employees or managers who are resistant to change. Leverage Technology for Training - Technology can significantly influence skill development. Setting actionable goals for their development.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our rapidly evolving technological landscape, and leaders in small and midsize businesses are at a crossroads when it comes to embracing this transformative force. Technology is Advancing at Breakneck Speed: Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Peter Senge, founder of the Society of Organizational Learning and senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, once observed, “Most managers do not reflect carefully on their actions.” Most managers are too busy “running” to reflect. Even Lincoln had to resist the “instantaneous nature of the telegraph.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

They resist at all costs letting that dreaded public display of compassion slip out. People’s resistance to display compassion, other than to family and friends, is what makes it so complex. I don’t know anyone whose been on the receiving end of authentic and appropriate love and compassion that has a distaste for it.

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Blog Leadership Brand Reputation 419

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

E-learning Platforms: Utilizing online courses and learning management systems (LMS) makes learning accessible and flexible. Empowering Change: Proven Strategies to Overcome Resistance Include: Effective Communication: Clear and transparent communication about the benefits of change can alleviate concerns.

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Learning Organization Innovation Organization Six Sigma 259

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 21, 2016

Guest post from Robert Galford: It has been hard to ignore the recent spate of stories about the newest techniques and technologies designed to increase employee efficiency, motivation and/or engagement. First and foremost, anticipate the forms of emotional resistance you will inevitably encounter: fear, skepticism and suspicion top the list.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

The innovations are endless, from peer-to-peer payments to automated portfolio managers and trading platforms. Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. FinTech companies are putting a new twist on financial concepts.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Executives receive the necessary tools and techniques to manage their emotions and navigate challenging situations with resilience and composure. One common challenge is the resistance to change. One such success story is that of a global technology corporation struggling to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Technology Integration Program for an LPO that had been acquired by my company. Previous attempts to complete the integration had failed due to resistance from the company’s executives. In the past, some of my own preconceived opinions had limited me from seeking challenging assignments. In December 2011, I was selected as CTO ?

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CTO Learning-by-Doing Career Letter 277

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

We think that since ‘we’re management now,’ we need to interact more with upper management so they can see how brightly our star shines. Each person you work with has a unique way to perceive and handle a stressful situation, such as a technology breakdown. Resist the urge to intervene. Try this Quick Quiz.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Learning-by-Doing 374

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Priority number two is team building and talent management. Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? What does a CEO really do anyway?

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Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 382

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Resist the temptation to give way to emotional decisioning and you’ll see your career and company soar to new heights of success. Is your article title really about anger management or appropriate emotional expression in business? link] Taariq Lewis Hi Mike: As always, a great blog. I will be curating again, soon. A blog post?

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Blog Leadership Emotional Intelligence Brand 419

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage. From an external vantage point, evolving technologies, shifting consumer behaviors, and global economic trends must influence the qualities sought in incoming CEOs.

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CoachStation

MAY 19, 2020

This has been triggered by the recent Covid-19 environment, improvements in technology, recognised cost-savings and manager/employee attitudes. Remote management adds significantly to the requirement for effective leadership. Technology did not support this environment all that well. There are many potential benefits.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 25, 2019

They point to shiny startups and the seemingly unstoppable progress of technology, and proclaim that our age is on track to solve all problems and cure all ills. We still create things, we still solve problems, we still design the most amazing technologies. I say they are sorely mistaken. This doesn’t mean innovation is dead.

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Chartered Management Institute

MARCH 4, 2012

This software often allows companies to monitor process performance and implement changes in real-time, a stark contrast to days of yore when managers would have to wait until the end of the week or month to see how changes had performed. Complexity is much more manageable. As Galls Law states. "A You can target early adopters.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 22, 2018

When I, CrisMarie, was consulting with Blue Cross Blue Shield in the early 2000s, I was lucky enough to get certified in the Leading and Managing Organizational Transitions through William Bridges & Associates. In change management circles, this is called the Valley of Despair. This fear mires them in resistance.

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ROI Resistance System Competitive Advantage 179

Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 16, 2023

This discourse ventures into the heart of adept change management, spotlighting four pivotal realms that form the cornerstone of any triumphant metamorphosis. Central to this phase is resource stewardship – discerning and marshaling the required human talent, technological tools, and fiscal assets.

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