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Assertive communication: The importance of voice

Red Star Kim

A key theme from the workshop was Assertive communication: The importance of voice. Keys to Assertive Communication Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for what you believe while staying calm and positive and respecting others’ views. Be specific and direct in making your point such as “I will need more time to finish that task.

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Achieving the 90/10 Ratio: Improving Meeting Efficiency for Success

AchieveIt

Some of your organization’s best minds fill the boardroom for a scheduled strategy meeting. This meeting presents a valuable opportunity to harness their expertise and identify solutions to the most pressing issues facing your strategy. In a one-hour meeting, that’s just 6 minutes. No guidance for the frontline team.

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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

Let it grow like a weed in the garden | Henry Mintzberg ) The way to achieve great employee engagement is addressed in this 2021 book Book review: Influential Internal Communication by Jenni Field (kimtasso.com) ) Think before you plan “Strategy is about outthinking your competition. What is the informal decision-making process?

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Coaching and Consulting – People and Problem-Solving skills

Red Star Kim

It’s worth touching on some related skills : Facilitating Essentially, facilitation is about making communication, interaction, collaboration or learning easier. Facilitation skills provide opportunities and resources to a group of people that enable them to make progress and succeed. But coaches resist the temptation to tell.

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[Q&A] How Do You Get CEO Buy-in for a Strategic Planning Process?

OnStrategyHQ

A: CEO buy-in comes down to communication and collaboration. If you’re leading a process in collaboration with a CEO, ensure you provide the CEO with plenty of opportunities to communicate and provide one-on-one feedback throughout the process. Make time for 1:1s with the executive team and the CEO.

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SWOT, Done Right, Can Provide Important Insights

Strategic Communications

I’m a big fan of conducting SWOT analyses, not only for strategic planning but really for any situation where you’re faced with an important business decision. Mom is able to take advantage of the opportunity to meet with a potential new client. Using the SWOT to Make Decisions. Threats: 1. Let the ideas flow!

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Sales Coaching: The Ultimate Guide for Sales Managers

Brooks Group

Best Practice #1: Deliver Structured Evaluation and Feedback Best Practice #2: Develop Skills With One-on-One Meetings Best Practice #3: Build a Culture With Team Meetings Best Practice #4: Observe Sales Professionals in Action Best Practice #5: Create Career Roadmaps What is Sales Coaching? Anticipate nerves. Structure feedback.