Ranking and Executing Initiatives (Planning Cast, 6 of 6)

March 25th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Ranking and Executing Initiatives

In this podcast, Jeff and Sean discuss the process of ranking and executing on Corporate Initiatives.

Their discussion points are:

1. Why ranking Initiatives is important
2. How to rank Initiatives
3. What’s next, once they are ranked
4. Suggestions on when to start working on Initiatives
5. Updating progress on deliverable attainment
6. How to get Initiatives back on track if they fall behind schedule
7. Tips on executing them

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Corporate Initiatives (Planning Cast, 5 of 6)

March 13th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Establishing Corporate Initiatives

In this podcast, Jeff and Sean discuss the steps necessary to create organizational initiatives.

Their discussion points are:

1. The definition of Initiatives
2. The components of an Initiative
3. Why creating Initiatives are important to your business
4. How to go about creating them
5. The next steps once they are completed
6. Initiative Hints and Tips

Listen in…and learn how to begin using Initiatives within your company.

Initiative Template

 
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Deciding Targets (Planning Cast, 4 of 6)

February 11th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Deciding on your Targets

In this cast, Jeff and Sean discuss how organizations can start determining their targets. Their discussion points are:

1. The definition of targets
2. Why having them are so important
3. How you should go about determining the targets for your business
4. The next steps, once you have targets

Listen in…and learn how you can start using targets in your business today.

 
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Determining Measures(Planning Cast, 3 of 6)

February 1st, 2008 by Sean Burke

Determining Business Measures

In this podcast, Jeff and Sean discuss the importance of establishing corporate measures.Their discussion points are:

1. The definition of measures
2. Why measures are important to all businesses
3. How you can tell if you have picked the right measures
4. The components of a measure
5. Importance considerations for choosing measures

6. The frequency of reviewing your resultsListen in…and learn how you can start incorporating measures into your own business.

 
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Vital Few Objectives (Planning Cast, 2 of 6)

January 13th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Vital Few Objectives

In this podcast, Jeff and Sean discuss the importance of focusing your company on the obtainment of your Vital Few Objectives (VFO’s). Their discussion points are:

1. What are Vital Few Objectives
2. What are the components of VFO’s
3. Why VFO’s are important
4. How companies should go about determining their Vital Few Objectives

Listen in…and learn how you can start narrowing your focus on what is most important to your businesses long-term success.

 
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Balanced Goal Statement Template

December 17th, 2007 by Sean Burke

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Balanced Goals Statement

Goal Statement (Planning, Cast 1 of 6)

December 16th, 2007 by Sean Burke

Balanced Goals Statement

In this podcast, Jeff and Sean review the importance of creating and using a 5-Year Balanced Goals Statement for your business. Their discussion points are:

1. The issues around long-term planning and why a balanced approach is best
2. The definition of a Balanced Goals Statement
3. The components of a Balanced Goals Statement
4. Why creating one is important
5. The steps you should take to start creating a Balanced Goals Statment
6. The next steps

Listen in…download the template…and begin putting your company on the path to solving how you will reach your 5-year goals!

 
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