As I venture to reiterate the obvious, we know strategy without execution is nothing more than a strategic plan collecting dust on the shelves. Nothing you don’t know. Depending on which methodology of execution you happen to follow, I suspect it emphasizes the need for productivity and efficiency as the operation, people, and strategy fall[…]
A shared vision refers to the notion that everyone supports and follows the strategic direction established by the company’s leadership team. Well, if that’s the definition, how do we get there? Developing a shared vision is a process, not a mandate. Here are the ABC’s of our recommended approach to ensure your vision is shared,[…]
What product or service will you create this year to shake up the competition? What are you doing to turn “tradition” upside-down? You are the expert in your industry; and as an entrepreneur you’ve been up late night thinking about these ideas… But, do you have the resources? If your daily operation is clogged, noisy,[…]
Many employees, from the executive table to the front lines, often shudder at the though of instituting a quality initiative because of the perceived complexity of the exercise. And, thanks to the cornucopia of buzzwords and acronyms bandied about during the past decade or so, I really don’t blame them. However, you can experience meaningful[…]