Plastic cards fill our wallets. Credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, bank cards, membership cards, and ID cards add weight to the bulging wallet. The migration to the bar-coded key tags is an improvement but still an inconvenience. It is not surprising to find a wallet packed with more than… [More]
How to Overcome Silo Thinking
In many organizations, the functional structure is the default approach to organize their people and their work. It is straight-forward for management purposes because one can associate expertise with work. Despite the many benefits, silo thinking has been a constant damper to operational efficiency. Silo thinking is a result of… [More]
10 Ways to Leverage Results Measurement
Collecting data and computing the results provide a ton of useful information. Specifically, logically linked results offer intelligent data that explain the state of business. Here are ten ways to leverage the information. Establish a reference for status quo The tracking provides data on current performance level, reflecting the capabilities… [More]
4 Steps to Maintain Project Momentum
Meeting timelines is important for project execution. There are four step to maintain momentum.
Is Accuracy or Timeliness More Important?
I attended a meeting where the focus of the discussion was on performance measurement for a financial reporting team. The objective was to determine one service result that the team would be measured on. As there is a schedule for the distribution of the monthly report, timeliness was top-of-mind. At… [More]
The Resolute to Succeed
Hitting a hole in one was such an ego booster to a beginner golfer. I was thrilled when that happened half way through a 9-hole golf course. That summer, I thought I would only get better at this challenging sport. That was ten years ago. For the past few years,… [More]
3 Signs that Your Measurement Stifles Performance
Results monitoring serves as a tracking mechanism to reflect performance. Superb results imply that work is being carried out in excellence. Poor results indicate that there are hiccups somewhere along the way. A savvy manager would learn about the excellent execution and seek to replicate success. At the same time,… [More]
5 Myths of Complex Solutions
There are different solutions to tackle a problem. A complex solution is not necessarily a better one. Look out for these 5 myths.
Successful Execution Begins with Results
Staring at a garden overtaken by weeds, my first thought was I needed an herbicide to get rid of them. Little did I know a generic herbicides is not effective for all weeds. Some weeds are more hardy and difficult to get rid of. In order to do a proper… [More]
10 Considerations for Outsourcing
In the fast changing business environment, speed has become a key competitive advantage. Many companies seek to outsource work that others can deliver in a complementary manner. It is a strategic decision. Companies can garner abundant benefits when it is done well. There are 10 things to consider for determining… [More]
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