Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Finding new business strategies that complement operations is essential in the modern competitive world of commerce. There are innovative practices coming to light all the time that benefit business owners and encourage employees into more productive outputs, and agile project management is the recent one gaining traction.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Crowdsourcing educational projects is perhaps not what immediately comes to mind when one thinks of crowdfunding, but research from the University of Michigan highlights not only how popular it is but how effective it can be. Indeed, each funded educational project on the platform achieves up to a 1.6% Operations management.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

As a Project Manager or PM, your trial by fire is probably going to be whatever projects you’re working to complete. Each new project will be its own trial by fire, and that which is being put on metaphorical trial are your skills as a PM. Perseverance: Some Projects Are Much Harder Than Others.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Operations Before Experiences. It’s about handling operational inefficiencies across people, processes, and technology to produce better outcomes. . The post Learning & Development’s Role in Operational Efficiencies in 2022 appeared first on The HR Digest. Such partnerships can provide endorsement for the brand.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 1, 2024

How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” If we could only choose one aspect of our project to succeed, what should it be and why?”

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A COO’s role is integral to any enterprise’s success, serving as the right hand to the CEO and ensuring the seamless functioning of business operations. The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain. They also cultivate a culture where sustainability is a shared responsibility across all departments, from operations to marketing, ensuring that long-term impact is a priority.

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Art Petty

JANUARY 20, 2023

Rethinking the Operating System Needed for Manager Success Late last year, I shared an article at SmartBrief on Leadership, introducing the idea of the Manager's Operating System—a set of core programs or instructions that must be present to create a healthy working environment and support manager and team success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

An interim Chief Technology Officer could be brought in to oversee the implementation of new technological systems, ensuring that the transition enhances operational efficiency without disrupting ongoing projects. Industry insights support the critical role of interim executives.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Newest in the series is the HBR Project Management Handbook. Nieto-Rodriguez defines projects as : Limited in time; they have a start and an end. Further, he explains that projects differ from operations , which are day-to-day activities, and which generally follow similar patterns and objectives every year.

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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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Understanding the Role of an Interim Executive Interim executives come into play when a company needs swift, decisive leadership—whether it’s to address an unexpected gap, navigate a tricky transition, or steer a project requiring specialized skills. A detailed integration plan is critical.

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Sales Wolf Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I cannot say this more clearly: customer feedback is not a side project. If you are not constantly gathering, analyzing, and acting on that feedback, you are operating blind. Ignore this, and watch your competitors steal your customers and your market share. It is the lifeblood of your business.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It builds quietly, often unseen, until it escalates into full-blown team drama that derails projects, sabotages productivity, and turns high-potential teams into toxic battlegrounds. Show me a team that is unaware of one another's personality styles and I will show you a team with unnecessary friction and drama.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2020

Businesses need managers to run successful operations at various levels and across various departments. These managers efficiently plan, manage, supervise, control and monitor business operations. Time management skills come helpful in optimising time to meet your project deadlines. Learn from the past.

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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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Leaders and managers often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. That’s the danger of focusing on strategy or vision (the trail ahead) to the exclusion of the operational and management realities you face today (the ground beneath your feet). The Danger of Focusing Only on Strategy.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

The members were highly skilled, the project had clear goals, and the resources were plentiful. Yet, despite all the advantages, the team fell short of its objectives, and the project ultimately failed. Tools like project management software can help track progress and keep everyone informed.

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Art Petty

JULY 25, 2021

It's time to change your team's operating approach. The post Leadership Caffeine™—Rethinking Your Team’s Business Reviews and Operating Approach appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If someone asks you what you think about a project and you say, “My interpretation is that it sucks,” you may be honest, but you’re not being respectful. So, instead of saying that the project sucks, share what values are at stake and what concerns you have. You’re not projecting a toxic interpretation of events onto other people.

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QAspire

JUNE 10, 2012

A start-up or a fledgling organization relies on individual heroism of their people to successfully deliver projects. These team members are enthusiastic, engaged and willing to see the project succeed. They are emotionally connected to the purpose of project/organization. Emotion is the basis of how they operate.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2019

In today’s business environment, project managers are now recognized for their critical role in keeping essential business functions running smoothly. As such, there’s been a corresponding boom in demand for workers with project management skills. Change Management. Business Expertise.

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Coaching Tip

MARCH 13, 2011

But the key question is: Will Project Oxygen help a grown-up Google get its start-up mojo back? PROJECT OXYGEN started with some basic assumptions. Google clearly hopes to recapture some of the nimbleness and innovative spirit of its early years. They wanted to build better bosses. And how do you do it ?”.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 22, 2024

Several trends are reshaping how organizations operate and manage talent. Role Expansion: Asking employees to take on additional tasks or projects outside their job descriptions. One such trend is 'quiet hiring' — a company filling job openings with current employees without publicizing vacancies.

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Clinton M. Padgett

MAY 11, 2021

Project planning is very much like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The same thing happens with projects. I like to use this Kilimanjaro analogy because it aligns so closely with the project management experience. Teams want to operate with known and predictable variables – variables that can be planned on and around.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2023

Time management is critical for all leaders as they impact and direct their team's overall strategy and operations. I've developed a few essential methods for effectively managing your ever-growing schedule: Set clear priorities: Identify the most critical tasks and projects you need to deliver and have your teams focus on them first.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 19, 2024

These days, it’s shaping the way businesses operate and how employees connect with their work. Sustainability as a Core Value in Business Culture Businesses are embedding sustainability into the fabric of their operations. It’s no longer an optional side project. Let’s break it down. It also impacts leadership decisions.

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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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Management Excellence

JULY 25, 2021

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Here are some insights and action items to help maintain the alignment between daily operations and your corporate purpose: Express the Widespread Impact of Their Work Make the Connection Clear : Employees need to see how their work contributes to the bigger picture.

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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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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

CUPW Demands for RSMC and Urban Operations Apart from the common demands, the union also posted its separate negotiation points for Canada Post’s Rural Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMC) and Urban Operations bargaining units.

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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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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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