Integrating Innovation and Process
Innovation and process — two important components of any successful business. Often, one is favored: Established companies can be heavily entrenched in processes, and conversely, start-ups rely on innovation. As a result, bridging the gap between innovation and process, for all types of businesses, becomes increasingly important.
Project Management 101: Time Management
There are many brilliant and creative thinkers who provide essential new ideas for a business, yet struggle with implementation: How do I create an action plan? How do I get my work done in an organized way? What can I do to best manage my time?
How Do You Manage Change and Chaos in Business?
In a corporate situation or even in a startup, many things come into play that are simply beyond your control. Given this, it is inevitable that from time-to-time, chaos may occur. Consider the following two examples:
The Delicate Balance of Power and Empowerment in the Workplace
Passion for a company is contagious—especially when it emanates from the CEO or business owners. As a result, employees often feel energized about the goals of the company and its direction.
Anecdotal Success Won’t Stand Up to Hard Data. Make Sure You Measure!
In a previous article, I discussed the importance of creating holistic objectives for your business. When setting goals, the business must be ready to track the efficacy of efforts towards the desired outcomes.
The success of the implementation measures and overall progress can only be tracked by measurable benchmarks—data points that indicate whether or not the needle is moving in the right direction when compared to an initial baseline measurement.
Want to Be a Leader? First Things First: You Have to Earn It
The title of manager does not necessarily a leader make. In other words, the terms are not interchangeable. I’ve encountered many managers leading large projects or teams who struggled to garner support or bring their visions to life. Those leaders expected staff to fall in line or simply follow because they were in charge. They underestimated the fundamentals of strong leadership and the importance of leading by example.
Defining Holistic Goals & Objectives for Your Business
Personal resolutions are the focal point of the new year. For businesses, the first quarter of the new year is a great time for goal setting—creating objectives that are measurable, actionable, and will drive forward motion.