"All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved." -- Sun-Tzu, Chinese strategist.
Making Time for Strategy and Tactics |
Which function should demand the lion's share of a leader's time: short-term tactics, or long-term strategy? The short answer, as is often the case, is "it depends." Good leadership requires a continual balancing act. On the one hand, you've got to keep the team fueled up and running smoothly on a day-to-day basis; on the other, you have to set strategic priorities and plan for the future. For those at the executive leadership level, the stakes become especially high. Let's look at a few points to help you make your decision.
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1. Good News and Bad News. The bad news first: there's no clear-cut answer. It depends on the job. The good news: as crazy-fast as the business world has become, tactics and strategy have begun to merge into a continuum, rather than presenting as distinct leadership aspects. Many of your routine decisions will have implications for both the short- and long-term, making your highwire act a little easier.
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Long hours. Juggling family and work. Deadlines. High stress levels. Today's professionals are feeling more overworked and overwhelmed than ever before. Yet you CAN get more done than you ever thought possible-and still get home to your real life sooner. Laura Stack, "The Productivity Pro" shows you how. Friday, May 10, 2013 from 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM MARRIOTT DENVER SOUTH, Lone Tree, CO LEARN MORE
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Laura's "STACK of the Month" |
April 2013 - "Spring Cleaning" Stack It's springtime! For most, that means throwing open the windows and doing some serious spring cleaning. It's also a great opportunity to catch up on much-needed spring organizing...attacking the organizational backlog that may have piled up over the last few months. This month includes two eBooks, two 30-minute MP3s, and two one-hour videos designed to strengthen your gift of gab: eBook: Important Components of a Time Management System: What You Need to be Organized eBook:
Organizing Your Office and Your Life: Clear the Clutter and Your Mind MP3: Fiscal Organization: How to Handle Your Finances More Productively MP3: Creating a System that Works for YOU: Paper, Electronic, or Hybrid? Webinar: Organizing the Home Office: Setting up Your Space and Systems for Success Webinar: Staying on Top of the Inbox: Control, Organize, and Communicate Efficiently with Email Retail value $104. Yours today for just $39 LEARN MORE
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