Switch: How to Change Things when Change is Hard
The brothers break down the change process in a very manageable way: find the bright spots to pattern the effort after, script exact and achievable steps toward the goal, and motivate people as progress is made toward goals. It’s an effective approach to a difficult topic.
Reacting in Tough Times
Nationally, the manufacturers and distributors of high-ticket items like big boats and automobiles will surely suffer. Most small to medium-size businesses will tighten up and try to survive. More than likely, the ones that do will emerge leaner and stronger, ready to take advantage of the inevitable upturn in 2009.
Gather Data, Analyze, Develop Plans, Execute
If the feedback confirms that everything you’re doing today is perfect, for both 2008 and on into 2011, then congratulations. If not, it’s time to make your changes and execute.
Corporate Risks of taking on a New Project
Change can occur without interrupting your business. Think through the process beforehand and keep the train moving.
Standing Out in a Crowd – Leadership
In any job, you ultimately earn your credibility— and your ability to do business—through the development and packaging of your ideas.
A Winning Game Plan
A winning game plan should have both offense and defense. What does that mean when the action starts? Acting defensively is about holding your position and not giving any ground.
Industry Spotlight: Just Do It
Ultimately, action is the only path to results.
Resources for Execution
In order to realize the promise of innovation, ideas need to lead to tangible results—and ultimately, higher revenues or lower costs.
The Path from Innovation to Execution
For many reasons, we are thrilled that there is so much attention today on innovation. But we worry that the hype about creativity will lead people to think that good ideas are an end in themselves.
Taking a Fresh Look at Your Job
This self-analysis will help to highlight the more important value-building activities on which the CEO/Business Owner should focus, identify the low-return activities that can be handled by others within the organization, and develop a more robust senior layer of management.
