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A good business case needs a good story – and the data to back it up
Whether you’re a manager seeking additional funds for your annual budget or a director requiring more people or resources for a project, the business case you present will mean the difference between moving forward or stalling your strategies, recommendations and projects. That’s why today, more than ever, the ability to provide sound rationale is a […]
Posted onManagers Who Get Out There
Underestimating the Value of Field Work When professionals are promoted to managers, they tread dangerous waters. Moving away from the field but being enabled to make critical decisions for those who are in the field is a trap. For many managers, it seems like an enlightening period – the first step into leadership. But it […]
Posted onHow to create high-performing teams without face-to-face meetings
As more collaboration is taken out of the conference room and into the virtual meeting space, the importance of team-building best practices is greater than ever. The trend in organizations to create more work teams for important projects is opening up new possibilities for the innovation and engagement that are the mark of high-performing organizations. […]
Posted onCanadian organizations’ digital strategy is less coherent than global counterparts
Canadian organizations are not immune to digital disruption. Some industry sectors such as banking may be protected by government regulations, as well as public-sector organizations in fields such as education and health care. Yet Canadian customers and citizens see and expect services on par with what they see and often experience in other jurisdictions, the […]
Posted onFinance in health care needs strategic focus centred on quality of care
Health care dominates government financial strategy like no other sector and it’s a top-of-mind concern for taxpayers and patients, so it’s no surprise any news about funding changes instantly gets people’s attention. Recent announcements about changes to provincial health care funding are no exception and in addition to the public reaction, it has healthcare leaders […]
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