To be an effective leader oftentimes means empowering employees to make changes and decisions to help customers even if those decisions don’t align with yours. The 80/20 of business success stems directly from leadership. The best leaders can make even the worst-performing teams excel and, unfortunately, the weakest leaders [...]
There is much that can be achieved rapidly in leveraging Toyota Production System techniques - no matter your industry or role.
Turn your employee performance assessment around by focusing on how to support and motivate your high performers rather that slow progress by trying to bring non-performers up-to-speed.
While in the midst of a storm this week, remember to keep focused on the goals.
I hear quite a bit about exit plans gone awry.
What historical significance does your company have? Think about how you can bring the historical importance of your company, its founders and even long-term employees to life.
SAP CEO Bill McDermott talked much more than just about data. One of his most compelling stories related to turning around Xerox's lowest performing division and ending the year as #1. Who says success isn't derived from leadership has his/her head buried in the sand. The keys Bill described [...]
Project managers play a critical role in driving operational improvements, growth initiatives, and business performance, yet they are often undervalued. Discover practical strategies for empowering, supporting, and recognizing project managers so they can lead successful projects, engage cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable bottom-line results.
Strong project teamwork is essential to delivering successful business results. Explore practical strategies for aligning project teams through clear goals, conflict resolution, shared metrics, and team-based recognition to improve collaboration, accelerate execution, and achieve project success.
Start asking your customers and employees what is important to them. You might not even have to open your mouth - start listening to what is said AND what isn't said.
