The Deli Manager Principle
Posted by Richard Williams, Ph.D. as bottom line performance, bottom line results, scorecard
A few years ago I had an interesting experience while working with the store management teams for a chain of supermarkets. I was implementing a process focused on improving bottom line results consisting of six sessions taught over five months. Among other things the department managers were required to develop measurements such as profit per [...]
Bottom Line Leadership: The Inner Game of Work
Posted by Eric Mead as bottom line performance, bottom line results
Personal Example
A couple of weeks ago I taught a workshop at a very large hotel and conference center. The room the workshop was held in was located as far away from the lobby as possible. Upon my arrival, it was difficult to find the meeting room the first time. I had to stop and ask [...]
Six Steps To Establish Credibility
Posted by Peter Long as bottom line performance, character, credibility, performance
In today’s world of instant communications and lightning speed decision-making, establishing one’s credibility is becoming more challenging. However, establishing your credibility quickly and effectively will make a big difference to your success. Keep in mind that your credibility is based on how you are perceived. Perceptions are “what people see and think”. [...]
Five Ways to Keep Profitability
Posted by Martha Rice as bottom line performance, bottom line results, organizational change, performance, profitability
It has been interesting, if not disheartening, to watch businesses close, thousands of people losing jobs, and bailouts to keep some companies upright. As a survivor of one such company, I can relate to the frustration, fear, and fury many of these people are feeling. At the time I experienced this, I was with a [...]
Developing Leaders for Tough Times – Part 2
Posted by Stephanie Mead as bottom line performance, bottom line results, profitability
In a previous a previous post, Developing Leaders for Tought Times – Part 1, I wrote about an article on a study conducted by Development Dimensions International. It was so intriguing to me that I tracked down the entire study and have been looking at it in greater detail. Naturally, I have a particular interest in [...]
Everyone Contributes to the Bottom Line
Posted by Stephanie Mead as bottom line performance, bottom line results, profitability
We are all aware of the economic challenges in the global economy. In fact, it seems that you can’t even turn the TV or radio on without hearing about it. Staying profitable in these difficult times is obviously a top priority for leaders, including in my organization. But despite the media coverage of businesses going [...]
Creating the “Bailout” Plan for Your Business
Posted by Eric Mead as accountability, bottom line performance, profitability, scorecard, scorekeeping
We are in a recession! For months now “that word” has been the big elephant in the room that few people would acknowledge. It is here now and there is all kinds of evidence to prove it. Have you looked at your 401k lately? How is your stock portfolio? Does your bank account have more [...]
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