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Business Acumen
Elevating Business Acumen for Modern Leaders: The Ecosystem Approach Click to view Elevating Business Acumen for Modern Leaders: The Ecosystem Approach
There’s a common experience when leading or observing groups of learners from non-finance roles participating in a business acumen simulation. Typically, you’ll ask the group to rate their current comfort with financial know-how using questions such as:
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Business Acumen
Why Developing Business Acumen in Frontline and Young Leaders Is Crucial for Success Click to view Why Developing Business Acumen in Frontline and Young Leaders Is Crucial for Success
In an increasingly competitive business landscape, the ability to make high-quality decisions at speed is essential. This capability hinges on leaders’ business acumen, a skill set often associated with senior leaders. However, there's a growing recognition of the importance and...
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Leadership
What Does It Take to Be a General Manager? Click to view What Does It Take to Be a General Manager?
The role of General Manager (GM) is a demanding leadership position. It requires adopting new perspectives on business and orchestrating myriad activities. The General Manager needs to assume a balcony perspective and is responsible for managing a business system. A...
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Better Strategy Alignment—It’s All About CommunicationBetter Strategy Alignment—It’s All About Communication
Webster Dictionary defines “organization” as an organized body of people with a particular purpose, especially a...
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Jean Williams
Sep 18, 2014
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Leadership’s Simple Secret: Consistency in Word, Deed, and DirectionLeadership’s Simple Secret: Consistency in Word, Deed, and Direction
Leadership comes in all kinds of styles, in all kinds of settings. Despite the endless variations and examples of...
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Amanda Young Hickman
Sep 11, 2014
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Neuroscience & Leadership: interpersonal trumps analyticsNeuroscience & Leadership: interpersonal trumps analytics
We have it wrong. Well, actually, we have it backwards. What we’ve traditionally assumed about key traits for...
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Nick Noyes
Aug 28, 2014
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What Is Business Acumen and Why Is It Important For Leaders?What Is Business Acumen and Why Is It Important For Leaders?
It’s a fact: Effective leadership requires both interpersonal skills and business acumen. Even the most dynamic and...
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Ned Wasniewski
Jul 14, 2014
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Leadership Leverage: When Does Daily Leadership Matter?Leadership Leverage: When Does Daily Leadership Matter?
Everyone who studies or teaches or practices leadership knows that leaders make a profound difference in moments of...
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Amanda Young Hickman
Jun 19, 2014
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Accountability: The Nemesis of a New LeaderAccountability: The Nemesis of a New Leader
Promotions are exciting, especially that first promotion that takes you from the status of “employee” to “management.”
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Karen Maxwell Powell
May 16, 2014
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Boost Strategy Translation With Business SimulationsBoost Strategy Translation With Business Simulations
Leaders in all roles are responsible for strategy translation, or “connecting the dots” from a higher-level business...
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Karen Maxwell Powell
May 14, 2014
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Lost in Translation: The Missing Link in Executing StrategyLost in Translation: The Missing Link in Executing Strategy
Too often, leaders craft smart strategies and then are disappointed by their results. The problem lies not within the...
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Nick Noyes
May 1, 2014
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Decision-Making: The Benefits of Navigating the GrayDecision-Making: The Benefits of Navigating the Gray
Making decisions in a leadership role is hard. In today’s world, there are few easy choices. Most decisions can be...
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Jean Williams
Apr 22, 2014
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