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The Art of Possibility: Rule Number 6

ByJeri Denniston

Two prime ministers are sitting in a room discussing affairs of state. Suddenly a man bursts in, apoplectic with fury, shouting and stamping and banging his fist on the desk. The resident prime minister admonishes him: “Peter,” he says, “Kindly remember Rule Number 6,” whereupon Peter is instantly restored to complete calm, apologizes, and withdraws….

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The CFO Role – Cost Control or Value Added?

ByEric Denniston

By Eric A. Denniston, Managing Director, Denner Group International There are some interesting future trends to be tracking regarding the the CFO ROLE and the business domain he/she leads. Technology and in particular shared technology is one of the key drivers in how their role will be changing over the next ten years. Shared data…

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Employee Engagement Still Needed

ByJeri Denniston

Jeri Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International Takeways: Employee engagement is still lacking in organizations. Job satisfaction numbers have not changed much since 2010. More than 85% are actively disengaged and have no passion for their jobs. In 2010 I published an article (Employee Satisfaction a Critical Component of Success) about how employee satisfaction…

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Obamacare is Right Around the Corner

ByJeri Denniston

By Jeri Denniston, Denner Group International.  September 27, 2013 Takeaways: Obamacare will impact individuals and business alike. Small businesses in particular face some unique challenges. National Federation of Independent Business offers information about the impact of the national healthcare reforms. Oct 1 kicks off the enrollment period for January 2014 implementation of Obamacare health insurance…

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Enterprise Strategy Management Best Practices: Using software tools

ByEric Denniston

By Eric Denniston, Denner Group International – April 2013 (Lead – Think – Plan – Act) Takeaways: Criteria for an integrated enterprise strategy management tool. Using a software tool for greater success and higher performance in tracking, managing and executing strategic initiatives. Reinforcing the importance of linking strategic tasks and cascading projects up and down…

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10 Tips for Successful Virtual Meetings

ByJeri Denniston

Jeri Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International   June 2013 Meetings are a necessary part of business whether we like it or not. More and more frequently people are meeting via the computer with counterparts who may be spread across the globe. This requires key skills to ensure these are successful virtual meetings. Some are…

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Leaders – Are They Born or Made?

ByJeri Denniston

By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International  5-17-2012 Takeaways: Leaders can be developed although being born with the key talents gives one a head start. In-born qualities may only emerge through training. If no training is provided, then those qualities may lay dormant. Those who believe leaders are mostly born tend not…

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Team Motivation Starts with You

ByJeri Denniston

By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International   11-18-2012 Takeaways: Team motivation starts with the manager who must demonstrate self accountability, and modelling the right behavior. He she should also share the big picture, and provide timely feedback, among other things. From an article by Steve Tobak / MoneyWatch / November 12, 2012…

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Social Networking Pros and Cons

ByJeri Denniston

 By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International    6-16-2011 Takeaways:  Social networking mini-breaks help relieve boredom, increase productivity, and encourage team building. According to a 2010 study by Brent Coker, “Workplace Internet Leisure Browsing,” workers who social surf up to 20% of their total workweek actually increase their productivity 12%.  These mini-breaks from…

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Three Success Factors Affect Innovation

ByJeri Denniston

By Jeri T Denniston, Chief Marketing Strategist, Denner Group International    5/17/2012 Takeaways: Following the three key success factors of finding opportunities, mobilizing support for them, and seizing those opportunities, organizations stay open to change and create a culture of innovation. In their book, Seeing David in the Stone, James B. and Joseph E. Swartz identify…