5 Disciplines to Execute Strategy for Expedient Results

Strategy execution is more than allocating resources to carry out the initiatives identified in the strategy. Attempts to dive right into execution without paying attention to alignment, capabilities, results tracking, accountability, and data-driven culture would impact speed and results. These five disciplines are essential to successful delivery of strategic results…. [More]

How to Get Alignment on Freeing Up Capacity

Finding great talent requires time and effort. Depending on the experience of the new hire and the position, training could take longer than anticipated. An alternative to adding headcount is to find ways to free up capacity from employees. Many leaders defer to hiring because it is a quick fix…. [More]

How to Improve Workflow Management through Pertinent Data

Useful information is the lubricant that keeps business processes flowing with little hiccups. When the right information is available to employees at the right time, they are able to consume the information and perform their work. They would also be able to make quality decisions quickly. Useful information comes from… [More]

Operations Trends for 2023

Three weeks into 2023 and businesses are busy rolling out their strategies for the new year. Here is a list of 10 trends I have on business operations. Customer expectations will accelerate investment in customer-experience-friendly technologies that address speed, quality of service, and personalization. Businesses will need to re-evaluate their… [More]

How to Improve Organization Alignment

Organization alignment is a critical success factor for accelerated growth. When the management team endorses the strategic plan, it is only the beginning. The business needs to align investment, initiatives, and day-to-day operations succinctly across the whole organization to execute the strategy. The larger the organization, the more challenging to… [More]

Are You Making Good Use of Your SOP?

The standard operating procedure (SOP) is a document that details the steps, precautions, and rules related to a routine operation. It serves to provide all the information needed for someone to do the work. Ideally, the SOP eliminates the need to chase after individuals for answers when questions arise. During… [More]

Operational Realignment for Pivoted Businesses

Pivoting your business is a necessary survival strategy during uncertain times. Whether you choose to introduce a new product or service, migrate staff to support the digital channels, or unbundle your service offerings to make them more appealing, there is a need to realign your operations. Shifts introduced as a… [More]

Adapting to Fast Changing Business Landscape

The coronavirus pandemic has put many business’s operations to the test. The evolving situation poses unexpected demands on areas that require rapid adaptation. This includes customer service, production, service delivery, backend support systems, and many more.  The operational impacts are far reaching with physical distancing adding another layer of challenge… [More]

Would You Let Poor Processes Put the Business in Peril?

The need for sound processes increases with the size of a business. Businesses with consistent and congruent processes are able to provide excellent customer service, deliver high quality products and services, and they have a strong foundation for profitable growth. From a startup to a multi-national enterprise, effective processes play… [More]

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