When an issue repeatedly usurps resources that could have been better utilized, it is time to stop the vicious cycle. Connie shares a few tips on how to free yourself from the dilemma.
It Pays to Delegate
Many of us are uncomfortable in delegating because we are concerned about the outcome. Would the select individual be able to do a good job? Could the process to do the proper delegation take just as much effort, if not more, to do the actual work? What if the result… [More]
How to Stop Paving the Cow Path
Doing work the same old way would get you the same result. Listen for tips on how to overcome the problems with paving the cow path.
You Get What You Measure
Measurement involves logic and numbers. The more granular and precise you get, the measurement better reflects specific outcome. We deal with all sorts of measurement in our daily lives, from the volume of water we consume to the gas consumption of our automobile. Professional athletes are meticulous with their calories…. [More]
Are You Taking the Easy Route?
We all love to get things done quickly. With limited time and resources, it is good to keep moving as there is abundant work competing for our attention. However, taking the easy route is not always the best. There are 5 reasons why you need to be cautious: Overlook important… [More]
Approach for Informed Decision Making
Informed decision making requires pertinent and factual information that guides you to put options and outcomes in proper perspective. The diagram shows the key elements that you need to incorporate into your decision making process.
3 Mistakes Employers Make with Personnel Planning
Without much warning, a senior employee has fallen ill and needs to undergo a surgery that would put him on leave for a few months. Are you prepared to have someone take on his work quickly in the interim? The answer from most employers is ‘No.’ What’s going to happen… [More]
4 Reasons Why You Want to Look at Financial Metrics
This is the time of the year when most companies issue their annual financial statements. In light of gathering insight on what financial metrics companies use, I decided to glean through the annual reports I received. The pages and pages of financial results and ratios are fairly similar across businesses…. [More]
How is Your Report Card?
A report card serves to provide information on how well certain work is done. We are familiar with the idea since grade school. I went home holding my head high with ‘A’s but fearful of being scolded when I got poor grades. In the workplace, is there a similar feeling… [More]
End-to-end Thinking
Connie explains why end-to-end thinking is important for effective execution.
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