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Connie shares some problems that can arise from compensating strictly on performance. 1.  Employees only focus on areas they are good at, and ignore those that need improvement 2.  Employees are unwilling to accept measurement on  work which they don’t have  control 3.  Employees will see this as a way... [More] The post Why Compensation on Performance is a Problem appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie explains why organizations must have a clearly mapped out mission and strategy. 1. Defined goals 2. Clear direction 3. Criteria for setting priorities 4. Filters for decision making 5. Guidance on day-to-day operations   The post Why is Mission & Strategy Critical to Sustain Business Growth? appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares tips on how to get work done when faced with the challenge of having limited resources. 1. Revisit priorities 2. Review the timeline 3. Filter unnecessary work 4. Improve efficiency 5. Outsource to a 3rd party 6. Borrow resources from other areas 7. Get temporary help   The post Best Practices for Getting Work Done with Limited Resources appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares 5 ways that organizations can protect their knowledge. 1. Document processes and know-how 2. Pay attention to cross-training employees 3. Find ways to use the knowledge so it is not forgotten 4. Provide continual development 5. Retain talent     The post How Do You Grow, Nurture and Protect Knowledge appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares 5 tips on how companies align  execution with their strategy. 1. Have a roadmap for execution 2. Allocate adequate resources 3. Gain alignment on priorities 4. Be resilient 5. Communicate progress regularly   The post Alignment of Execution with Strategy appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shines a light on some of the biggest mistakes she sees organizations make. 1. Not explaining what the company’s strategic direction is 2. Not paying attention to execution 3. Using performance measurement to penalize workers   The post Biggest Mistakes Organizations Make appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares 4 elements for sustainable operational growth. 1. Structure 2. Scalability 3. People mobilization 4. Adaptability   The post Sustaining Operational Framework for Growth appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares 3 ways to best integrate process, technology, and people. 1. Start with process and define what work needs to be done, who will do it, how they will do it, when and where it will get done. 2. Explore how to leverage technology. 3. Utilize the skills of your people to accomplish... [More] The post How to Integrate Process, Technology, and People appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

  Connie shares 2 ideas on how to improve collaboration in your workplace. 1. Create a forum for sharing information 2. Educate people on work that is taking place within the organization The post How to Improve Collaboration appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares tips from her best clients, on how to improve communication: The “big picture” Clarity on need Value of information Timeliness   The post The Communication Gap appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares 8 reasons why communication breaks down in businesses. Sender is not aware that he needs to share the information Receiver does not know who has the information No one is accountable to make sure that the information is communicated Oversight on sender’s or receiver’s part Personal issues and... [More] The post Communication Between Business Units appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Organizations are often looking for new ways to improve their business. Hiring an outside consultant is a great way to do this, and Connie explains why. Fresh perspectives Impartial and objective views Speed         The post Why Rely on Outside Consultants appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Technology is a common struggle within organizations. Connie shares some tips on how to deal with this issue. The post Challenge #3 My Clients Face – Technology appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Do you have any challenge with people in your business? Listen to this podcast on how to handle employees who are uncooperative or ineffective.   The post Challenge #2 My Clients Face – The People Challenge appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie explains the pressure to do more with less and offers two suggestions on how companies can be more effective with their resources.   The post Challenge #1 My Clients Face – Do More with Less appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Connie shares four traits that she finds in her most successful clients.               The post Profile of My Best Clients appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Do you have a feedback system for your business? Learn how performance measurement can help run your business more effectively.     The post Why Do We Need A Feedback System? appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Observation is one of the best ways to see what’s working and what’s not working. Learn how to use observation to uncover operational challenges.   The post Work Observation appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Unproductive meetings are time wasters. Learn how to run effective meetings. The post How To Run Effective Meetings appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.

Productivity improvement is about increasing output from the resources you invest.   The post Productivity Improvement appeared first on CDC Synectics on How to Leverage Resources.