Are you creative and cooperative? It might come in quite handy when trying to solve a "work problem" you've had for quite a while (or even think of an innovative new approach) if you emptied your mind to see what new ideas came to you.
If you are not an executive, ask about your company's IP. Learn about what makes your company different.
Avoiding complacency can be as easy as stepping out of your comfort zone.
Have you put your organization under review to look for ideas and solutions that may be right in front of you? Take a step back and look for those strategic weapons with an eagle eye at improving performance and your bottom line.
Start with understanding what your audience wants. Who will be listening? What will appeal to them? Put it in their best interest.
Strategic partnerships require risk; however, if you are careful in selecting your partners, you can certainly WIN long-term.
If you are a leader, encourage your employees to be creative and innovative.
Last weekend, the APICS Southwest district held its 10th annual student case competition. We had 25 teams and 108 students from 3 countries with another 11 teams on the wait list (including another country). We had about 50% undergraduate and 50% graduate level students who competed in a supply [...]
If you are interested in success, you must keep an eye on priorities. Don't get lost in details; look for the priorities.
Harry used uncommon common sense to spot opportunities to turn around companies. His wisdom, integrity and generosity will be missed.
