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The Only Time a “Friend at Work” Matters
Relationships at work matter—a lot. It is, however, a certain type of relationship that makes the difference your customer can experience.
Company Values: From Worthless to Priceless
A guitar chord only sounds good when the right fingers are on the right strings at the right time. Your company values require the same timing and coordination to be effective.
Why Shared Objectives Won’t Align Your Team
A shared objective alone creates shallow alignment, a mere agreement that the group has a reason for existing.
A Requirement to Elevate Cross-Functional Performance
Success requires delivering the right product at the right time at the right cost or price.
The 5 Stages of Excuses and Their Consequences
The frequency with which you use excuses has a multiplier effect.
The Pilot or Engineer: Who’s Flying Your Plane?
Organizations that struggle to flow products from concept to customer, however, are often in perpetual, destructive power struggles.