May 19th, 2008 by Sean Burke
Dr. Larry Thompson
President of Ringling College of Art & Design
This is a must listen to cast from Dr. Thompson. The Ringling College of Art & Design is on the forefront of the Conceptual Age and his insights into the future of business/design are something that every CEO should hear. In this interview, he shares:
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Information about the Ringling College of Art and Design
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The most significant design breakthrough in the last 5-years
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The role that design plays in business today
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The role design will play in the future of business
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The difference between Left Brain and Right Brain thinking
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How to better manage the millennials
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What Ringling has done to build a bridge between design & creative and the world of business
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About his involvement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
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Advice he would give our listeners in pursuing their vision
Enjoy!
Dr. Thompson [18:32m]:
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April 27th, 2008 by Sean Burke
This episode reviews the differences of Deliverables vs. Actions. Many companies measure the activities of their team – and while that is good – it only tells what people are doing. It gives no insight on their quantifiable results.
The Goals of today’s cast are to share with you:
- the difference between actions and deliverables
- Why deliverables give you a better measurement
- Where to use deliverables within your company
- What steps you can take today to create and use them in your business
Deliverables verses Actions [8:05m]:
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April 11th, 2008 by Sean Burke
Our next six casts are devoted to the subject of execution – each cast builds on the previous one – so you will want to listen to them in order.
In this cast, Sean and Jeff discuss creating deliverables as an important component to driving organizational execution. Having well crafted individual deliverables that link to your company’s goals is one piece of creating an organization that holds itself accountable for attaining results.
The Goals of this cast are to share with you:
- What deliverables are and how they link to goals
- How to write deliverables
- The importance of having them
- The steps you can take today to start using deliverables in your business
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Creating Deliverables [10:32m]:
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Tags: deliverables, Discipline four, Six Disciplines
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April 9th, 2008 by Sean Burke
Maryann Ferenc – Proprietor of Mise En Place
In this interview, Maryann shares her insights into running a successful independent restaurant. Listen in as she discusses:
- The History of Mise En Place
- What it is like to be an independent restauratuer
- How Mise En Place maintains it quality
- How to balance multiple ventures at one time
- Her most memorable moment since opening Mise En Place
- The changes in taste over the last 20-years
- Their plans for the future
- Advice for others in pursuing their own Vision
Thank you Maryann for this wonderful interview and best wishes on your next 20-years of success!
Tags: ceowise, Maryann Ferenc, Mise en Place
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March 25th, 2008 by Sean Burke
Kim Scheeler – President & CEO of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
In this interview, Kim shares with you the inside scoop into what is happening in the Chamber today. You’ll also get the 411 on where the Chamber and the Tampa Business environment is heading.
Listen to hear Kim share:
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What it is like to be the President of the Chamber
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The programs they have available for Small Businesses
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Their approach to membership
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What is new and exciting on the Economic Development front
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Emerge Tampa Program for our future leadership
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The future of the Chamber
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How the Chamber can assist companies looking to start in Hillsborough County
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Advice on pursuing your vision
To learn more about Kim and their programs, check out the Chamber’s Web Site
Kim Scheeler [23:45m]:
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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
Please share with us your comments on our casts…we’d like your feedback!
Initiative Rankings [9:30m]:
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Tags: ceowise, Initiatives, Sean Burke, Six Disciplines
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March 20th, 2008 by Sean Burke
In this interview, Andrew shares with us:
- What is happening in the IT Industry
- Where the IT industry is heading
- Vertical IT’s role in the future of business
- Connection between people, processes, technology and value
- The importance of developing good processes
- Technology, Sales and Leadership
- The differences between an Entrepreneur and a CEO
- His tips to those who would like to start their own business
Listen in…enjoy…and comment.
Interview - Andrew Cohen [14:38m]:
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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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February 25th, 2008 by Sean Burke
Nancy Howe – Publisher of the Maddux Business Report
Listen to this podcast with Sean Burke and Nancy Howe, the publisher of the Maddux Business Report. Hear Nancy share:
- The History of the Maddux Business Report
- What it is like to be the publisher of a Business Publication
- How her creative team choses their monthly cover story
- Her favorite local story
- The future of Business Information/Media
- Her experience with mentoring and much more…
To learn more about the Maddux Business Report, please visit www.maddux.com.
Interview - Nancy Howe [16:08m]:
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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.
Tags: Business Excellence, ceowise, Six Disciplines, Targets
Posted in Business Insights, Podcast, Six Disciplines
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