I wear glasses and when I walk into a warm place on a cold winter day my glasses fog up. My immediate reaction is to take my glasses off and wipe them clear. In business you need clear strategic direction to succeed. There are three questions you must ask to… [More]
Alignment of Execution with Strategy
Connie shares 5 tips on how companies align execution with their strategy. 1. Have a roadmap for execution 2. Allocate adequate resources 3. Gain alignment on priorities 4. Be resilient 5. Communicate progress regularly
Biggest Mistakes Organizations Make
Connie shines a light on some of the biggest mistakes she sees organizations make. 1. Not explaining what the company’s strategic direction is 2. Not paying attention to execution 3. Using performance measurement to penalize workers
Questions for Operational Effectiveness
Clarity on what needs to be done: Is there a clear understanding of what work is to be performed? Does the work involve convoluted processes? Are there any conspicuous rules that complicate the work? Clarity on responsibilities: Do the employees have a clear idea on what their responsibilities are? How… [More]
Sustaining Operational Framework for Growth
Connie shares 4 elements for sustainable operational growth. 1. Structure 2. Scalability 3. People mobilization 4. Adaptability
The Power of Common Value
While visiting the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa in Japan, I was keen in trying different Japanese treats offered by the street vendors along the way to the temple. Every vendor asked me to eat on the side of the stall and dispose the garbage into a small bin. In fact,… [More]
How to Integrate Process, Technology, and People
Connie shares 3 ways to best integrate process, technology, and people. 1. Start with process and define what work needs to be done, who will do it, how they will do it, when and where it will get done. 2. Explore how to leverage technology. 3. Utilize the skills of your people to accomplish… [More]
How to Improve Collaboration
Connie shares 2 ideas on how to improve collaboration in your workplace. 1. Create a forum for sharing information 2. Educate people on work that is taking place within the organization
Why Rely on Outside Consultants
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]
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