Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Here’s how Rogoway describes how project decisions get made: Any Treehouse employee can propose a project by submitting it on an internal company website. If enough of their colleagues sign on to help the project goes forward. Is it a factor of how many projects the worker successfully pitches?

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 19, 2024

Action Item : Use project management tools like Asana or Trello to assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress. When employees know they are accountable for their tasks and decisions, they are more likely to act promptly. Set clear expectations and deadlines, and ensure that everyone understands their responsibilities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

For example, “Yes, it sounds like this project would benefit our marketing strategy. I can certainly prioritize this new marketing project if we can shift the product deadline. In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.”

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Here are a few examples to consider for data capture, including change management and project management factors. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Adherence to project plan. Did the project plan prove to be an effective, flexible and agile road map for change and resource allocation? Enhancement of operational excellence.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 6, 2014

When you’ve got a cool project, name it something inspiring. Operation. Chances are you and your team can go a long way in naming your _(fill in your favorite blank here, e.g. challenge, knee jerk response, team dysfunction). When you get stuck give your “stuckness” a name. When you are angry, name it. Name Your Role.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

T HE vast majority of today’s business leaders are either embarking on AI deployment to improve their operations or are considering it. Some 54 percent of organizations say AI has been cost-effective for their business operations. I learned this principle when helping clients brainstorm how best to leverage AI within their operations.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Unrealistic budgets and operational goals are morale (and job) killers. 3) Dream and Goal set realistically in a 12-24 month window, and, this is very important: If you hit them, raise the bar quickly. 3) Dream and Goal set realistically in a 12-24 month window, and, this is very important: If you hit them, raise the bar quickly.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Organizations have many walls that hamper culture, development, and operations. But that strategy is dead letter unless you put it into action with projects. Learn how projects bring strategy ideas to life with this piece from Bruce Harpham of Project Management Hacks. ” – Michael Jordan. Follow Dan.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 21, 2022

Humility is at the heart of the question that Don Yager, Chief Operating Officer of Mural Corporation, consistently asks his frontline team: “What are our policies that suck?” They ask a good question, but they weren’t prepared to hear feedback that made them uncomfortable or challenged their pet project.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Operational Excellence is a systematic approach to improving business processes and performance. Employee Empowerment: A core aspect of operational excellence is empowering employees to contribute to continuous improvement. Innovation Opportunities: Operational excellence involves embracing innovation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But we’re gonna start with a conversation about strategy and tactics, because leaders and managers can often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. The trail ahead, to the exclusion of the operational and management realities that you face today, that is the ground beneath your feet.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Teams require trust, and that’s built only through time spent together, solving problems, making decisions, and learning how everyone operates, sees the world, and shares information. He had moved onto other work, diligently crossing items off his to-do list while the overall project sat idle. Clarify Who Owns the Decision.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We can’t tell you how many times employees have come to us feeling overloaded at work, and when we encourage them to talk to their boss, the hours the employee works or the level of effort they give to a project shock their boss. “I don’t want you working all weekend.” I really appreciate you and all you are doing.”

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Unlocking the full potential of your marketing operations requires a precise blend of strategy, technology, and insight. Assessing Your Current Marketing Ecosystem In the pursuit of peak efficiency, the first step is a thorough assessment of your marketing operations. It’s about more than just hard work; it’s about working smarter.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

However, while often not “planned”, our research shows that many leaders’ paths follow this pattern because they have been operating with a serendipity mindset. A serendipity mindset is not a mythical power that only specific leaders are born with but a way of operating in both our professional and personal lives that can be learned.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Redefining the Role of Interim Executives in Business Strategy Interim executives now serve as strategic assets leveraged to drive transformation, execute high-stakes projects, or navigate periods of crisis and uncertainty.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

”, to bringing up your name for special projects or opportunities. He was my technical expert— he knew everything about the network and call center operations. Having an advocate or two in your peer relationships network can really make a difference. A Technical Advisor. And I was his HR and team development sounding board.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 20, 2020

The military uses after-action reviews to critique operational performance. Use your journal to capture your thoughts when you complete a project or a major initiative. Then reflect on them and change your behavior. Use Your Journal for Personal After-Action Review. You can do that, too. Write down what you intended to do.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Allison @HeroesToday The Five Elements of Intentionality by James Albright @LeadershipMain Treat Your Career Pivot as an Agile Project to Make Progress Faster by @artpetty If you know exactly what you want to do for the next stage of your career, consider yourself fortunate. by @Julie_WG Self-Esteem: Why It's Career Rocket Fuel!

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Many corporate HR teams are operating in a legacy model, bogged down with hiring downstream talent and struggling to quickly and efficiently source top-shelf talent. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the overall employment of top executives will grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

But beyond its functional capacities — from streamlining operations to nurturing customer relationships — lies an untapped reservoir of possibilities. Understanding the AI Landscape The transformative impact of AI is undeniable, particularly in the technology sector. Tapping into this requires a distinctive leadership mindset.

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Leading Blog

JULY 20, 2020

If you are going to have the power to operate without authority and work things out at your own level—what I call working sideways (and diagonal)—then, first, you’ve got to align yourself with the people making decisions: you’ve got to go vertical. Often, this is because of “scope creep”—the bounds of the project expand.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

As you meet more people and learn about the business, validate or invalidate your hypotheses, which will become the basis of your future vision, strategies, and/or operational plans. Monthly all-team meetings help build camaraderie, and provide a forum for recognition, to discuss business performance and key projects.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

When engaging with a boutique firm, you are more likely to deal directly with the person or team leading your project. Vukelic notes that boutique firms create team structures to work on projects, and their “top-to-bottom” approach offers the client extraordinary attention to detail. Boutique Search Firms Offer a Personalized Approach.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Whether it be sophisticated data analytics, agile project management tools, or innovative customer relationship platforms, digital solutions offer a powerful defense against unpredictable market fluctuations. To take full advantage of the benefits of digital advancements, corporations need to create a culture of adaptability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of a Strong Chief Commercial Officer in Business A robust Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) plays an instrumental role in businesses, providing strategic supervision, guidance, and management of all aspects of commercial operations. The CCO becomes paramount as enterprises navigate competitive landscapes and complex markets.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We’re changing jobs more than ever and pursuing multiple careers and projects simultaneously. Many workers now function like Apps on a smartphone, sitting pretty on top of a company’s operating system (OS). Integrating: Give life to a myriad of projects that we are valued for, and that fuel our inner working lives.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One of the biggest misconceptions around transformation is that you are done with it once the project is over; transformation is an ongoing requirement for any growing or adaptive business. Step 4: Operations alignment. First of all, there is a follow-up period to ensure a successful outcome. Step 2: Culture alignment. And why is that?

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 27, 2014

There, at an annual budget meeting with the entire operations management group in attendance, an important decision was made. Or do you project a quiet determination that clearly shows you will do whatever it takes to get the job done? “Will you follow me??” I wanted to talk about leadership. Leading vs.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 4, 2023

Increased Safety In addition to reducing rig up time, offshore wireline lift frames enable safer operation by separating CT operations from drill floor operations. This means more work can be done in a shorter period, saving costs by reducing rig days for plug and abandonment operations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A matrix organization typically combines a traditional hierarchical organizational structure with an overlay of project-based cross-departmental teams. The matrixed teams help companies maintain normal operations while focusing cross-functional departmental resources on big or complex projects. What is my role in this project?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Embrace a Strategic Mindset Transitioning from senior management to the C-suite requires a shift from operational to strategic thinking. Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Action: Start by developing your understanding of the business as a whole.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

If the position is operational, hire an operations manager and a finance head. . Search and onboarding the best possible CxO leader is critical to achieving your projected growth but don’t forget to enable their success. You will find it difficult to move between functional management roles.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 30, 2017

The work here identifies ways to optimize performance and determines the people and technologies needed to streamline operations. Portfolio-Based Project Management: This program establishes the environment required to manage and monitor the implement the various initiatives that encompass the strategic plan.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. Initially, these executives tended to come from technical backgrounds, overseeing projects focused on e-commerce platforms, social media engagement, and data integration.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” ” It’s tricky to be quick and clever in a scene like that. 7 Ways to Help Your Team Be More Resourceful. Talk about It.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 27, 2017

And what we’ve learned over the last twenty-five years of implementing change projects is that the work doesn’t end when you’ve reached your goal. Validate Project Readiness Complete an all-systems check to determine which areas or stakeholders need more focus. We like to use our Baker’s Dozen of Project Readiness questions.

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