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Project management: Tips, tools, best practices

CIO

Time management: Plan and develop schedules and activities, estimate resources and timelines. Costs management: Estimate costs, determine budgets. Human resource management: Plan and identify human resource needs. Communications management: Plan stakeholder communications. Budget for surprises.

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The Big Picture of Business – Business Success Checklist

Strategy Driven

Each product-service is budgeted. Long-term investments plan is annually updated, with realistic, measurable goals. Cash flow, forecasting and budgeting are consistently monitored. Strategic Plan includes provisions for refinancing, equity and debt financing. Corporate culture reflects a formal Visioning Program.

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The Big Picture of Business – Entrepreneurs’ Guideposts to Real Business Success

Strategy Driven

The corporate mindset does not necessarily transfer to small business. Just because someone took early retirement is not a reason to go into a startup business. Every business, company or organization goes through cycles in its life. At any point, each program or business unit is in a different phase from others.

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The Big Picture of Business – Doing Your Best Work on Deadlines: Mobilizing the Energy for Best Business Success

Strategy Driven

Learn when deadline crunch time is best to accomplish the optimum business objecftives. I’m a big advocate of Strategic Planning and Visioning. I know from experience that planning while going through the ‘alligators’ is the most effective way to conduct the process. About the Author.

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The Big Picture of Business – Quality is Important for Business: Real Quality vs. Arbitrary Metrics

Strategy Driven

It is not enough for management to endorse quality programs; they must actively participate. Without good communication from the outset, the program will never be understood and accepted. The 1970′s brought the first wave of strategic planning. Educational and incentive programs should be implemented.

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Mastering the Art of Crisis Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Finances

Strategy Driven

The challenge is most acute for small businesses, whose finances can be particularly vulnerable during crises. In this in-depth exploration, we will delve into tips and strategies to manage your small business finances during a crisis and emerge more resilient than ever.

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The Big Picture of Business – Visioning Scope: Applying Vision Toward Your Organization’s Progress

Strategy Driven

Generate select strategic options. There are many ways to succeed, and your game plan should have at least five viable options. When the Visioning program matures and gets to its second generation, you’ll find that winning formulas stem from a hybrid of the original strategic options. About the Author.