Organizations are often looking for new ways to improve their business. Hiring an outside consultant is a great way to do this, and Connie explains why. Fresh perspectives Impartial and objective views Speed
How I Help Clients Improve Their Business
Clients often ask how I am going to help them improve their business dramatically. I have a three-step approach. Interview key people. The goal is to learn more about the business, what is working, what’s not working, their challenges and frustrations. Diagnose current situation. The output of this step is… [More]
Can’t Square A Circle
The shape sorter is one of the most popular baby toys. Babies learn about colors, shapes, and sorting. They also learn that jamming a square block through a circle wouldn’t work. The shape of the block must match exactly with the shape on the container. For the same token, the… [More]
3 Things My Best Clients Do Differently To Achieve Success
They don’t have a complacent mindset. They consistently look for ways to improve and they don’t cocoon themselves by past successes. For example, a successful client of mine in the auto service business recognized that they needed to innovate. Right at this very moment they are just putting the final… [More]
Help Them Help You
Rightsizing has been marching through companies. The number of employees decreases while the workload increases. For those who retain their job, the transition period could be filled with anxiety, frustration, and confusion. The reasons for the overwhelmed feelings are: Uncertainties on what might transpire—little warning on impending changes Lost expertise—leaving… [More]
Innovate with Technology
This Christmas, I chose to avoid the malls as much as I could. I shopped online. I love the convenience. E-commerce has come a long way over the past 10 years. The vast variety of products one can acquire online is mind-boggling. Many companies have waived the shipping fee. Apart… [More]
A Burning Platform
I have been conducting interviews with senior business leaders on transformation. One of the key challenges we discussed was a burning platform for change. For businesses which have been successful, complacency hinders the drive for a leap to the next level of success. Changing the mindset is difficult because things… [More]
Focus and Discipline of Olympic Athletes
One of my favourite events for the Olympic Games is gymnastics. The choreographed performances are artistic and graceful, yet intense. The routine on the balance beam is a demanding 90 seconds which calls for razor-sharp focus and precision. As soon as the gymnast mounts the beam, every jump, turn and… [More]
Execution Without Measurement Is Gambling
Execution is doing the necessary work to realize the results you set out to achieve. Execution requires resources: people, time and money. To ensure that your efforts are not wasted, you need to be clear on the results you aim for so that you select the right initiatives to work… [More]
Strategy Without Execution Is Hallucination
Strategy development paints a picture of what you want the company to be and the achievements you aim for. Execution is doing the necessary work to deliver the outcome. Many companies fail to implement their strategy successfully. To avoid failure, pay attention to the following: Ensure every employee understands what… [More]
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