December 29th, 2008 by Sean Burke
This is the final cast in our A-player series featuring Jack Henard, the managing director of Meridian Partners, a Tampa-based Executive Search Firm. Sean and Jack wrap up the series by focusing on how to manage and keep A-players. You will hear Jack discuss:
- tips on managing and keeping A-players;
- management suggestions that should be implemented right away with your current A-talent;
- the conditions under which an A-player would leave your organization;
- the warning signs someone is about to leave your organization; and,
- if it’s possible to build a whole team of A-players.
We hope you enjoyed this series and found the information valuable. You can learn more about Jack Henard and Meridian Partners by clicking here.
Tags: A-players, Jack Henard, management, Meridian Partners, Sean Burke, Six Disciplines
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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
Enjoy!
Tags: deliverables, Discipline four, Six Disciplines
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March 27th, 2008 by Sean Burke
Seth Godin has touched on a topic that is crucial to successfully executing strategy. He hints at Deciding What is Important and Creating a Stop List so that you and your company can effectively execute verses being pulled into the swell of daily fires. This is a must read.
Perfect description of how most firms appear to operate, with the most rational possible fix suggested at the end.
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Tags: ceowise, Sean Burke, Seth Godin, Six Disciplines
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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!
Tags: ceowise, Initiatives, Sean Burke, Six Disciplines
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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
Tags: ceowise, Initiatives, Sean Burke, Six Disciplines
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March 12th, 2008 by Sean Burke
Let’s Connect
I will be speaking at the Asian American Chambers of Commerce’s 4th Annual Business Forum and would love to meet some listeners. They are expecting over 200 attendees so there should be good networking opportunities as well. Here is the 411:
- When – March 22nd from 8:30-2:00 (I speak at 10:00)
- Where – Bayahinan Arts Center – 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa
- Cost – $10 (which includes lunch)
I will be discussing the topic of “Being Different” and huge impact it can have to your business. To register visit the Asian American Chamber Chambers of Commerce’s WebSite
Hope to see you there…
Tags: AACC, Indo-US Chamber, Sean Burke, Six Disciplines
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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
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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.
Tags: Business Excellence, ceowise, Measures, Six Disciplines
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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.
Tags: Business Excellence, ceowise, Six Disciplines, Vital Few Objectives
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January 7th, 2008 by Sean Burke
Watch this five minute video documenting Sun State International TrucksIn this video, Oscar Horton, President of Sun State International Trucks, talks about his company and how the Six Disciplines Program has impacted his business.  http://www.sixdisciplines.com/media/player.html?video=5
Tags: ceowise, Oscar Horton, Six Disciplines, Sun State International Trucks
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