Leaders that learn to be more collaborative have a very different view of success than traditional leaders; Here are twelve reasons they stand out in their performance and individual character: Do your work before you play. Always do more than others expect of you. Never quit trying to become better at something. Be willing to…
4 failure points
The economy may be slowly recovering but those I talk with are still very uncertain about the future. That uncertainty can produce failures that can have devastating results for your organization. If we cannot see the trees because we are focused on the forest, the results can be an unwanted surprise. I see four areas…
5 Failures to introduce new products successfully
We conducted a survey of several Puget Sound companies asking them which area of their business caused them the greatest concern. The issue rated the highest was the failure to introduce successful new products. When asking these companies to explain why they see this issue as their greatest challenge, the responses were as diverse as…
5 Measurments to greater effectiveness
“What gets measured gets managed”. A quote attributed to Peter Drucker. Managing a business requires a broad set of skills and attention to all parts of the business. Many CEO’s are good at making or selling “things” (goods and service offerings) but some don’t spend enough time monitoring the overall health of their business. Keeping…
5 places to find cash!
Situation: “Our Company shows profits every month and yet we continue to be short of cash, how can that be? Suggestion: To most non-financial individuals, the terms profits and cash are used interchangeably, which is incorrect. The phrase “cash is king” is very true. Let’s help to find where cash is likely hiding. 1. Accounts…
5 Project Priorities
How should an enterprise review their PM discipline and begin to make changes leading to greater effectiveness? A new perspective on how to revamp the PM discipline within the organization is: Start with a review of the priorities to be focused on for a more effective Project Management discipline. Most enterprise management would say that…
5 Ways Management Can Hurt Results!
One consistent comment I hear from the rank-in-file workforce when I am working with clients is “if management would get out of the way, we would be way more effective.”So why does management (executives included) get in the way of getting results? They think they are suppose to! After all, they are paid to manage…
7 Ways a CEO can hurt your organization
There are organizational leaders that are what I call “empty suits”. They look the part, they sound like they know what they are doing, they have impressive resumes, and yet their track records for organizational results are mediocre at best. Years ago, there was an article (author unknown) that outlined the characteristics of Chief Executive…
7 Ways to Engage Your Workforce!
A recent conversation with a client was focused on his frustration with several problem employees. The client spent several minutes sharing great details about how these employees were belligerent, unmotivated and becoming a liability to the organization that was built around their expertise. I asked if their skills were still critical to the organization and…
A Penny wise and a pound foolish? Layoffs
During these times of the recession, most management start cost cutting by laying off employees. This may be a mistake, depending on the knowledge level needed for your product or service. Consider lowering payroll costs through eliminating or deferring bonuses, salary annual increases, reducing contract labor, reducing salaries across the board (management first, then other…
