Monthly Archives: May 2014

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May 2014

Big Audacious Goals

by Nanci Porter
in Developing Talent

I’m a big fan of author Jim Collins and of BAGs – Big Audacious Goals. After all – breakthrough ideas rarely emerge from small thinking. I believe that people – and companies – thrive when the bar is raised. Doing so pushes us to think differently, which brings about innovation. When implemented effectively, BAGs create a sense of urgency that reshapes culture. The Risk of...

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May 2014

The Culture Catch

by Nanci Porter
in Culture Building

Before you’re ready to talk about organizational culture, you must recognize what culture is not. Culture is more than a logo, mission statement or well-articulated values.  Culture is broader than your methodology of product development. Culture is more far-reaching than the strengths (and weaknesses) of your founder or even your unique value proposition. That’s not to say that all of these things cannot be influencers...

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