Tag: Strategy

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Networking, Networking, Networking

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

‘The goal of the initial networking meeting is to get to the second meeting. Networking is a long-term strategy of building relationships.’

‘If you’re not creating ambassadors, you’re not networking effectively. Put in the effort to prepare and do the work for your contacts so they leave impressed and ready to market you to their network.’

‘Everyone experiences a touch of Imposter Syndrome at one time or another. When it strikes, recall your achievements and know that you’re likely on the verge of a professional growth spurt, which is positive.’

‘Be prepared to start your interview with a compelling answer to the frequently asked question, ‘Tell me about yourself.”

‘Close strong with insightful questions, including the key questions, which will wipe concerns off the table and secure you as a viable candidate.’

‘Fear is a learned response- tackle it head-on so it doesn’t become an obstacle in your Switch.’

‘The job search is unfair. That’s true, but don’t complain about it; instead, use it to your advantage as a Switcher.’

‘Hirers are not always responsive. It can be frustrating, but it’s not personal. Be gracious and persistent to get the information you need to keep moving your job search forward.’

‘Keep putting 100 percent into your job search until you’ve signed on the dotted line. Unexpected obstacles can arise so don’t make the mistake of slowing down the search.’

‘Keep the ball in your court. Some things are beyond your control in a career switch, so take a lead role on those things you can conrol.’

‘Embrace the ‘middle seat.’ Your attitude can have a big impact in the job search, so choose a positive one.’

Source:

Dawn Graham (2018). Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success

William A. Cohen On Leading Your Company To Victory

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Improve Academy, Innovation Management, Leadership, Management, Workplace Learning

‘Roadblocks are a fact of life for strategists. Expect the unexpected. Humans are often unpredictable, so the human factor must be considered. Weather can be an influencing factor. Economies can take unanticipated turns. A planned, alternative approach allows the strategist the flexibility of continuing toward the goal without a major delay.’

‘A point that has significant potential for the future. If you can identify this kind of strategic position, and get there before the competition, you can realize great success down the road.’

‘You cannot consistently win unless you mass and concentrate your resources.’

‘Maintain the initiative by looking for hidden opportunities, and new solutions. Don’t just rest on your laurels.’

‘Act now! You cannot afford to wait for conditions to be perfect in order to implement your strategy.’

‘After you’ve gained the advantage, keep the pressure on. That way, your competition will always be playing catch-up.’

‘Obstacles will inevitably appear along the way. Expect them and deal with them, while never losing sight of your objective.’

‘Once you are committed to a fully defined objective, be ready to adjust your strategy as necessary, but not your objective.’

‘With the right strategy, we can overcome adversaries with much greater resources.’

‘Things rarely go exactly as planned, so you need to have alternative not only ready to use, but actually in use. When unexpected obstacles block one approach, an alternative approach is already at work.’

‘When should you take a specific action?

Source:

William A. Cohen, PhD., (2024). The Art of the Strategist: 10 Essential Principles for Leading your Company to Victory