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organizational development
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Effectiveness of Amazon.com
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard of Amazon.com. So let us take a moment to talk about their rise. The concept of Organizational effectiveness…
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Leadership Training
In this installment, we need to address Leadership Training. The question is often, “so how would you do it” regarding my organization? This is a tough question, but I think…
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Knowledge Management – Value
This article will attempt to demonstrate several ideas in regard to the practical value of KM to an organization and the effectiveness of Knowledge-Based Leadership, as well as the strategic value…
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Leader-Follower Theory
In order to appreciate the impact of the Leader-Follower Theory in your workplace or organization, one must first understand the meaning of Leader-Follower Theory. This is important because the meaning represents…
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Team Development – Stages
Imagine for a moment that you have been placed into a leadership position of a cross-functional task force, responsible for developing a specific process or goal for your organization. The…
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Walmart and the Baldrige Award
Executive Summary Walmart saw a growth rate of just over 10% between 2008 and 2014, but that pales in comparison to competitors like Amazon, which boasts a growth rate of over 230%…
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Needed Organizational Improvements in Walmart
Executive Summary With the domestic and global economy continuing to decline, the wave of the future in the retail environment will not be found in old thinking. Walmart, the world’s…
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Pareto’s Principle – The 80/20 Rule
A big part of being a leader means knowing certain things – or getting close when we don’t. So if I asked you right now what percentage of Americans own…
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Organizational Development – A Plan
The following suggested plan for organizational development is a guide for senior leadership to help develop their organization. This proposed plan will cover varying concerns, including developing people, systems, processes,…
