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Agile Approaches Offer Strategic Advantage; Agile Tools are Tactics, Part 2

Johanna Rothman

The first was not waiting for the end of an iteration to demo or release. They demo'd every week on Wednesday mornings and then they released after the demo. Aside from the problems that the teams don't finish everything each quarter, the senior leadership likes the regular cadence of planning and seeing accomplishments.

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Three Slightly Ranty Thoughts on “Back” to Normal

Johanna Rothman

They changed their strategy and offered slightly above-market salaries and now they have a sustainable business. I suggested ways in Leadership Tip #9 about micromanagement.). I like starting with trust and asking if people understand the work; if they need anything; and when I can expect to see a demo or results.

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Italy's President Warns of "Widespread Social Tension and Unrest" but Offers No Solutions; "Pitchfork Protest" Comments From Italy

MishTalk

Police took off their helmets in sympathy at the latest mass demo in Turin. There is no clear leadership in the movement. In comparison, Beppe Grillo''s star movement was very well organized from the beginning, with a clear leadership. Mr Napolitano is alarmed, and so he should be. This is becoming an anti-EU movement.

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Midsize Companies Shouldn’t Confuse Growth with Scaling

Harvard Business

Replace counterfeit “strategies” with real market identity. It’s astounding how many companies produce a financial plan, customer segmentation document, or financial forecast when you ask to see their strategy. Here are three things executives can do to secure scalable growth for their midcap companies.

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A Commercial Pilot’s 2-Year Plan to Break into Consulting

Management Consulted

If you’re in the same boat – wanting to break in, but without a strategy – check out what we have to say below, and feel free to sign up for a Power Half Hour. I eventually built up a little demo reel, and I started presenting that to other companies. Were you involved in leadership at all when you were there?

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5 Ways to Help Employees Keep Up with Digital Transformation

Harvard Business

Coca-Cola recently reshuffled its leadership team to focus on growth, innovation, and digital. One of Rochet’s first tasks was to create a leadership development program that equipped executives with the knowledge, mindset, and ways of working the company would need to grow in the digital age.

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4 Ways to Improve Your Content Marketing

Harvard Business

The playbook sounds simple: attract prospects with content relevant to each stage of their buying journey and extend offers that motivate them to contact your sales team for a demo or discussion. But as Churchill reportedly said after Gallipoli , “However beautiful the strategy, you must occasionally look at the results.”