By Jeri Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 6-8-2011 Takeaways: Answering five simple questions is the key to applying strategic thinking at work or in life. Focus on outcomes rather than tactical actions to change conversations with others and find common ground. Applying Strategic Thinking in everything you do is easy – whether it’s…
By Jeri Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 4-12-2011 Takeaways: Both passion and purpose are needed for building a world class organization. It’s important to know the difference between passion and purpose. I’ve been reading Michael Gerber’s E-Myth Mastery to see how his recommendations dovetail with systems thinking. He is, after all, a systems…
In uncertain economic times, and especially when business is slow, it’s important to take steps to shore up your weak areas and focus on the basics. This is true for businesses of all sizes, and especially important for small business. Below are five cost saving tips to help you get started. 1 – Cashflow is…
By Jeri T Dennistion, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 6-18-2010 Takeaways: We have four generations in the workplace. Each has their own preferred communication style. Understanding how to communicate with each generation requires different approaches and rewards structures. Learning to communicate properly across generations has become an important aspect of today’s workplace. For the…
By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 4-12-2010 Takeaways: Strategic thinking involves following your personal vision for your life and/or your business. The story of the Alchemist is a perfect example of how to stay true to your vision despite the many challenges that may arise. You may be wondering how the…
By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 4-12-2010 Takeaways: Involve your employees as business partners to identify creative ways to cut costs without cutting jobs. let people use their brains. you’ll be amazed at the ideas they’ll generate to cut waste. This is a tip in the book Lead with LUV by…
By Jeri Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 4-12-2010 Takeaways: It’s important to measure your business to know what is and isn’t working. Make sure you measure and quantify the right information. This includes strategic, business and system indicators. Once you’ve developed the vision, mission and values for your business, you need to measure…
By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 4-12-2010 Takeaways: A business plan must describe your passion. It must also address future changes that may alter your business direction and how you will adapt to those changes. Involve your leadership team and key stakeholders in the planning process. Every business needs a plan….
By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 4-12-2010 Takeaways: Every Enterprise Leader must have five essential skills that comprise the five disciplines of the entrepreneur: Concentration, Discrimination, Organization, Innovation and Communication. These help to build a strong enterprise. According to Michael Gerber, author of E-Myth Mastery, there are seven disciplines that a…
By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International 4-12-2010 Takeaways: Networking strategically requires a little planning so you have one or more specific outcomes you want to achieve, such as meeting someone in particular. We hear a lot about strategic thinking, but what does it really mean? What does it mean to think…
