Every company has a vault full of data waiting to be mined. This vault is getting bigger every day; fuelled by the expanding technology capability to capture more and the capacity to store more. The massive data doesn’t provide value unless you know how to distil the right information presented… [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]
How to Select Initiatives that Align with Strategic Goals
Want to maximize the return on investment of your initiatives? Ask 3 important questions to verify the link between your initiative and your business goals.
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.
Change Management – Communication Strategy
Change causes anxiety. There are 5 elements that you need to incorporate into your communication strategy.
How to Overcome Resistance to Change
Change causes anxiety. The uncertain nature of the future state triggers fear, which leads to resistance. The potential effects on the business include: Drop in morale Productivity decline Voluntary resignations Impacts on customers Delays in change implementation In order to minimize fear and resistance, you need to corral people so… [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]
Turning Actions into Results – Part 2
Results can be expedited through simplicity.
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