Posts Tagged 'Operational Performance'

Just Say No

Published January 8, 2010 Culture & Change Management , Driving Financial Performance , Operating Disciplines , Organizational Structure Leave a Comment
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It is fairly self-evident that one of the keys to achieving operational focus is to undertake fewer projects – but in practice it isn’t easy to cross things off the list.  It doesn’t feel right to eliminate intrinsically worthwhile activities, and crossed-off items have a tendency to creep back on the list if you aren’t vigilant.  Here are some things to consider. Continue reading ‘Just Say No’

About The COO Blog

During my 20+ years as a business leader, I have been dropped into complete operational chaos on a number of occasions – guided only by instructions to "fix this". No amount of training is sufficient to fully prepare one for the initial experience. But after baptism by fire, I found that subsequent operating challenges became less traumatic and distinct patterns started to emerge.

Over time, I have developed sound operational instincts and assembled a set of general-purpose management tools that can be adapted to various circumstances. Every situation is unique and certain lessons can only be learned the hard way, but some of my operational leadership expertise can be shared – and so I offer this blog.

~ Margaret Craig

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