Thanksgiving

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.” (Psalms)

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Process Levers that Produce Results

In the last few weeks I’ve discussed the critical components of a process (anatomy), as well as the key reasons why processes are so important to achieve strategic results. While I’ve used examples parenthetically to bring these concepts to life, I want to do more to make it actionable for you.
The late Dr. Michael Hammer, one of the foremost authorities on process re-engineering, highlighted the following ways (and examples) that processes can be re-designed to get different results. Think of these as powerful levers you can use to “dial-in” the desired impact…
light levers

What Dogs are You Stopping For?

“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.”  Winston Churchill

  1. What is your destination? Can you articulate it clearly?
  2. What “dogs” are you stopping for that are distracting you from “getting there?”
  3. What can you do today to move on and start ignoring them?

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