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Complacency is a silent damper of improvement. Connie highlights the causes for complacency that companies need to look out for. The post How to Avoid Complacency appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Standardization helps to streamline operations and simplify administration. Connie shares a few tips on how your business can benefit from it. The post How Your Company can Benefit from Standardization appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

The different types of performance measures are used for different purposes. Don’t get overwhelmed by their label, focus on what you want to achieve. The post Types of Performance Measures appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

When an issue repeatedly usurps resources that could have been better utilized, it is time to stop the vicious cycle. Connie shares a few tips on how to free yourself from the dilemma.   The post How to Stop the Vicious Cycle appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Doing work the same old way would get you the same result. Listen for tips on how to overcome the problems with paving the cow path. The post How to Stop Paving the Cow Path appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Want to maximize the return on investment of your initiatives? Ask 3 important questions to verify the link between your initiative and your business goals. The post How to Select Initiatives that Align with Strategic Goals appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Change causes anxiety. There are 5 elements that you need to incorporate into your communication strategy. The post Change Management – Communication Strategy appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie explains why end-to-end thinking is important for effective execution. The post End-to-end Thinking appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

  Leverage helps to expedite results and optimize ROI. The post Turning Actions into Results – Part 3 appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

 Results can be expedited through simplicity. The post Turning Actions into Results – Part 2 appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

 Actions might not deliver results if there is a lack of focus. Listen to find out why. The post Turning Actions into Results – Part 1 appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares key considerations for benchmarking business results. The post Challenges with Benchmarking Results appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie outlines the 6 steps for strategy formulation. This is part 3 of the 3-part podcast series on strategy. The post How to Formulate Strategy appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Strategy serves as a beacon for a business. Connie explains why it is important. This is part 2 of a 3-part podcast series on strategy. The post Why is Strategy Important? appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie defines what business strategy is. This is part 1 of a 3-part podcast series on strategy. The post What is Strategy? appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares tips on how to measure intangibles. The post How to Measure Intangibles appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

 Connie shares tips on what company should take into consideration when looking at implementing new technology. The post Finding a Balance Between the Use of Old and New Technology appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie explains the three top reasons for a company’s demise. Lack of a strategy Not able to act quickly Poor management of finances                               The post Top Reasons for an Organization’s Demise appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares tips on how companies can increase their competitive advantage. 1. Build on the value proposition of your business 2. Know your competition and differentiate your offerings 3. Anticipate customer needs 4. Innovate 5. Optimize the cost structure 6. Drive operational efficiency 7. Build expertise in your employees   The post Best Ideas to Increase Your Competitive Advantage appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie explains that  there are two sides to change management: the technical side and the people side.The people side of change tends to present the most challenges when it comes to change management. The post The Toughest Challenge with Change Management appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.