In fair weather and good markets, sometimes just drifting through the marketplace produces good results like new opportunities, revenue growth and profits. You don't need me to tell you that in these times if you are not navigating your business through rigorous strategic planning - you are likely to crash on the rocks. Here are key elements of leading your business, organization or career through these rough waters:
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Stop Drifting - Three Steps to Take Now to Navigate Your Business Through Turbulent Times
Posted by Maureen Ennis
Jan 17, 2010 7:35:00 AM
Topics: business owner, plan, Leadership, SWOT, Vision
Business as usual doesn't work anymore. The economy, globalization, technology and competition have all dramatically changed what we all need to do to be successful for the future. So as a business leader, how will you transform your organization in so that you will be successful and thrive in the future?
Topics: change, Leadership, business leader, transformation
December is a perfect time for business leaders to reflect on the year's goals and accomplishments. Take the time over the next few weeks to slow down, and give yourself the time and space to consider what you and your team successfully completed this year, where you are satisfied with your progress against goals, and what areas need focus in the upcoming year. And then, as the New Year rolls around... ACT!
Topics: plan, Leadership, business leader, managing
I am celebrating my 1st anniversary with my iPhone. Sound a little quirky? I promise you it is not the norm for me to celebrate relationships with inanimate objects, but this is different. My iPhone has changed the way I work and live, including how I relate to people. I have grown and changed more personal practices this year as a result of having an iPhone than any other I period that can remember.
Topics: Leadership, tools and technology
Leaders: Are You Making Effective Collaboration a Must?
Posted by Maureen Ennis
Nov 13, 2009 10:06:00 AM
I was invited to join a team today, and was surprised by the statement of the leader that we would not be leveraging any collaboration tools, but rather just the "reply all" function in email. Ugggggghhhh!!! I had an immediate visceral reaction... "Not me! I don't want an onslaught of unconnected messages in my email! I work hard to be effective and efficient in all aspects of life and work, and don't want this to muck it up. I've got too much to do already!"
Topics: collaboration, change, Leadership, tools and technology
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