Actions might not deliver results if there is a lack of focus. Listen to find out why.
Looking Forward
As the year comes to a close, many of us take the time to reflect on the accomplishments for the past year. There would be moments of joy, great pride, and embarrassment. The exercise could be revealing. You learn what has gone well and identify the big, unexpected ‘aha’ ideas…. [More]
Challenges with Benchmarking Results
Connie shares key considerations for benchmarking business results.
Leverage that You Can Bank On
When you need to get something done, there are only two ways to go about it. Do it yourself or have someone get it done. When you are short of time, cannot get to the work location, don’t have the skills or tools to do the work, or simply don’t… [More]
Staying the Course
The strategy for a business defines the scope of product and market the business would pursue. They in turn determine the capabilities required for execution. The business environment is dynamic; opportunities are vast and unanticipated changes could arise any time. A business could steer off course when its strategy is… [More]
Best Ideas to Increase Your Competitive Advantage
Connie shares tips on how companies can increase their competitive advantage. 1. Build on the value proposition of your business 2. Know your competition and differentiate your offerings 3. Anticipate customer needs 4. Innovate 5. Optimize the cost structure 6. Drive operational efficiency 7. Build expertise in your employees
Why Compensation on Performance is a Problem
Connie shares some problems that can arise from compensating strictly on performance. 1. Employees only focus on areas they are good at, and ignore those that need improvement 2. Employees are unwilling to accept measurement on work which they don’t have control 3. Employees will see this as a way… [More]
Why is Mission & Strategy Critical to Sustain Business Growth?
Connie explains why organizations must have a clearly mapped out mission and strategy. 1. Defined goals 2. Clear direction 3. Criteria for setting priorities 4. Filters for decision making 5. Guidance on day-to-day operations
Best Practices for Getting Work Done with Limited Resources
Connie shares tips on how to get work done when faced with the challenge of having limited resources. 1. Revisit priorities 2. Review the timeline 3. Filter unnecessary work 4. Improve efficiency 5. Outsource to a 3rd party 6. Borrow resources from other areas 7. Get temporary help
How Do You Grow, Nurture and Protect Knowledge
Connie shares 5 ways that organizations can protect their knowledge. 1. Document processes and know-how 2. Pay attention to cross-training employees 3. Find ways to use the knowledge so it is not forgotten 4. Provide continual development 5. Retain talent
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