Posts by George Veth
KPIs Aren’t Just About Assessing Past Performance
Many companies track KPIs as a way of predicting performance. To really exploit the predictive power of KPIs, though, you need to map how the KPIs for your key stakeholders feed into each other and ultimately into financial performance.
Read MoreCulture and influence in the workplace: Collectivism vs Individualism
Culture is a singular factor that can have an influence on how people think and behave. Within this significantly vast field of study, a particular area that cross-cultural psychologists often study are the differences and similarities between individualistic cultures and collectivist cultures.
Read MoreRethinking new-manager development: An operating system to support success
Learning to manage is a kinesthetic experience. It takes time in the job and ample experimentation to promote true learning. Classroom time creates exposure to tools and approaches, but for new managers with little context for the role, the benefits of training are muted.
Read MoreLeading under pressure
To control the anxiety produced by moments of intense pressure, first step back and analyze the stakes.
Read More3 unexpected benefits to shifting your mindset about time
Embracing long-term thinking can transform your career and business.
Read MoreSome Questions Benefit from Group Discussion. Others Don’t.
Research on the concept of “collective intelligence” has shown that in many cases, groups tend to come up with more accurate estimates after discussing a question than individual experts do on their own. However, a new study found that while this holds true for quantitative questions — i.e., “How long will the project take?” —…
Read MoreGoing Beyond Budgeting
CFOs say it’s finally time to slay the three-headed corporate budgeting monster.
Read MorePursuing Business Purpose for a More Sustainable World
How Companies Can Lead with a Long-Term Mindset
Read MoreCollaboration Overload Is Sinking Productivity
Many people have had the experience of being asked to do something and knowing with every fiber of their being that they should say no, but in a nano-second convince themselves why they need to do this thing after all. They jump in and then wonder six weeks later why they never have time for…
Read MoreThe Problem With Certainty
One of the events that will be remembered from the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games is U.S. gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from several competitions — and then return to the stage to win a bronze medal. Media coverage of Biles’ actions echoed what tennis star Naomi Osaka experienced after her decision to withdraw from…
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