Archive for the ‘Strategic Planning’ Category
Profit Maximization!
Years ago an executive announced: It’s time for the annual Austerity Program! Could anything be more uninspiring than an austerity program when trying to rally the troops? Most people don’t jump out of bed and ask: How can I be more austere today? Just pull the covers over my head and tell me when [...]
Accountability – How to Go From Red to Black.
Looking for a way to turn the bottom line from red to black? Think about this: Accountability is the new “black.” Leadership without accountability is a sham. Managing change can’t happen without accountability. Effective communication requires accountability. Delegation, Profitability, Performance Improvement, Team Building, Strategic Planning … Accountability is the foundation for success. Why, then, have [...]
Quit Throwing Money Down the Drain
Guess where I saw the binders of a new client’s past strategic plans? On the top shelf in the utility room, next to the toilet…Seriously. Have you ever spent a lot of time and money on a project that never got off the ground? Here’s one reason why this can happen. Tunnel Vision. Sometimes groups [...]
A “Blooming Desert” is Not a Vision
At the end of the day, the team described their current state like “a pack mule or a bomb scene.” Their desired state for the future looked like a “desert in bloom.” This isn’t a vision. This is just plain stupid and a waste of time and money. As many organizations struggle to re-define or [...]
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