D. Taking initiative
2. Action oriented
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- Resourcefulness matters: 7 Ways to help your team be more resourceful, LinkedIn
- In business, resourcefulness and automation can go hand in hand, Forbes
- 4 Ways to get more done in less time, Harvard Business Review
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- Managing projects with limited resources: Tips and techniques, Tutorialspoint
- Solving problems with what you have: The art of resourcefulness, LinkedIn
- 14 Tips to create an effective strategy for resource planning, Forbes
27. Resourcefulness
- A surprising way to get things done on time. Forbes
- 7 Wise ways to find focus and get things done. Life Hack
- Four project management lessons you can learn from software engineers. Forbes
- Successful delegation: Using the power of other people’s help. Mind Tools
- How to allocate your time, and your effort. Harvard Business Review Blog Network
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- The importance of managing different people differently, Forbes
- Why every leader should lead at following, Forbes
- How leaders should lead In 2023, Forbes
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- How to drive performance without burning out your team, Lattice
E. Managing execution
15. Directs work
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- Fairness is good management. About Management
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- How to get stuff done: The Eisenhower Matrix (a.k.a the urgent vs. the important), Forbes
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- Scope creep: Definition, examples and how to prevent it, Forbes Advisor
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- 14 Tips to create an effective strategy for resource planning, Forbes
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- The Eisenhower Matrix: How to prioritize your to-do list, Asana
25. Plans and aligns
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- Guide to process mapping: Definition, how-to, and tips, Asana
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- 4 Easy ways to streamline your business processes, LinkedIn
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Relax, you have 168 hours this week.
Scott Behson, Professor of Management at Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, provides a breakdown of how the time available to us each week is typically allocated. He offers three simple tips for making the most of the time that’s left once the demands placed upon us have sucked away their share.
38. Optimizes work processes
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- Improving business processes: Streamlining tasks to improve efficiency. Mind Tools
- Yes, big data can solve real world problems. Forbes
- Entrepreneurs: Learn to improve processes without adding bureaucracy. CBS News
- Seven ways to create a culture of accountability, Forbes
- How to hold others accountable, LinkedIn
- It's hard to admit mistakes: Here's why you should anyway, Psychology Today
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- How to hold someone accountable: 5 Accountability tips, MasterClass
- Owning your mistakes: Why it is a mark of leadership, The Glass Hammer
- How to own up to your mistakes at work in 8 simple steps, Indeed
F. Focusing on performance
1. Ensures accountability
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- 10 Signs your employees are growing complacent in their careers. Forbes
- Helping people take responsibility. Mind Tools
- Overcoming work mistakes: Learn how to speak up and move on. The Huffington Post Canada
- 4 Ways to prepare for unforeseen problems in your business, Entrepreneur
- How to overcome challenges in the workplace (with tips), Indeed
- How to drive business results through the power of reflection, Forbes
- How to set and track stretch goals to inspire your team, Asana
- The new world of risk—and what to do about it, Boston Consulting Group
- 7 Tips on how to create a culture of continual experimentation and learning and how to overcome resistance for change, Scrum
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Developing personal accountability: Taking responsibility to get ahead
An article that explains what personal accountability is and provides guidance and tips on how to develop it. Various links are included that provide additional materials for you to delve into the subject more deeply.
28. Drives results
- Good managers lead through a team. Harvard Business Review Blog Network
- The 12 things that successfully convert a great idea into a reality. Forbes
- Positive thinking: Reduce stress by eliminating negative self-talk. Mayo Clinic
- Taking initiative: Making things happen in the workplace. Mind Tools
- How managers drive results and employee engagement at the same time, Harvard Business Review
- Breaking up with perfectionism, TED
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Let employees choose when, where, and how to work
Nathaniel Koloc, entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of ReWork, emphasizes the business benefits of flexible working practices. He offers tips on how to bring freedom into the workplace, making it effective for both employees and the organization.
