Book Review: Six Disciplines Execution Revolution
July 2, 2008
Julien Dionne, editor at Incentive, Compensation and Sales Performance Management, has published his review of the new book by Gary Harpst, Six Disciplines® Execution Revolution. An excerpt of his review:"I was particularly interested by this book because... Read more...
Coming Soon - The Execution Revolution Challenge!
July 2, 2008
Where is your organization, in terms of strategy vs. execution?Six Disciplines, developers of the first complete strategy execution program for small and midsized businesses, is developing a free, interactive tool that enables organizations to rate how... Read more...
Management and The Growth Challenge
July 1, 2008
Robert Bruner, Dean of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, observes:"Economic indicators suggest that growth of the world economy is slowing. High commodity prices and fear about future conditions are driving investors and customers... Read more...
Execution and The Middle Manager
June 30, 2008
According vice dean of Wharton Executive Education Thomas Colligan:"Many companies are seeing significant turnover in middle management ranks, and with significant turnover, they don't have the ability to execute strategy. Top management can spend all... Read more...
Barriers To Sustainable Performance
June 26, 2008
"It may be overly simplistic to say that a company’s success depends on the quality of its communication and internal dialogue. But look at the top and you’ll see that a leader who is authentic is a leader who has inspired clear and honest communication."So... Read more...
Execution Is Everything
June 26, 2008
In today's economy, execution is everything. If your organization can’t execute its plans, nothing else matters.Think about it.Vision isn't enough. Strong leadership isn't enough.Even if you have a solid, well thought-out strategy, or an innovative... Read more...
Five Keys To High Performance Organizations
June 24, 2008
According to research firm Gartner, high performing organizations (HPOs) share five characteristics:They set ambitious targets and consistently and continuously achieve those objectives.They display a strong sense of purpose through shared values both... Read more...
The Power of The Two Word Strategy
June 20, 2008
When it comes to strategy formulation, it's important to be as clear and concise as possible. Brevity is key.With that in mind, try boiling your strategic position down to two words (or at least two key concepts.)The two words you choose need to answer... Read more...
Six Secrets of Breakthrough Companies
June 18, 2008
Author Keith McFarland, a former Inc. 500 CEO, has spent years researching thousands of private companies and interviewing their leaders -- in an attempt to identify the secrets of "breaking through." Here are six of his most surprising findings.Happy... Read more...
Six Disciplines Client Video - Kellermeyer
June 18, 2008
Kellermeyer, a leading Midwest supplier of retail janitorial services for home and retail space with offices nationwide, works with Six Disciplines to better align its people for sustaining their business success.Watch this short video as President Jill... Read more...
