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The 6 Different Kinds of Intelligence (Patrick Lencioni)

What are the six different kinds of intelligence every team needs? How do these types of “genius” contribute to project development? Patrick Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius argues that there are six distinct types of working intelligence and that all successful teams consist of members each possessing a combination of each type. By properly identifying which traits your team members have, you can maximize both productivity and individual fulfillment. Keep reading for an in-depth look at each kind of intelligence.

Why Breakthrough Innovation Is Needed for Long-Term Success

What separates breakthrough innovation from core innovation? What difference does it make for your business? The authors of Lead From the Future say you must change your focus from short-term concerns and time horizons to the future you want to see at least five or 10 years out. Adopting such a visionary approach for your organization requires you to shift how you think about and execute innovation. Keep reading to learn why breakthrough innovation must be part of the equation.

Identify the Growth Target & Growth Gap for Your Business’s Future

In which directions might you pursue growth for your business? How does knowing your growth gap help you plan? Once you have a vision for your business, you must convert it into a strategy that will bring your vision to life. According to the authors of Lead From the Future, your strategy must contain a long-term financial picture of your business. This requires you to determine your growth target and growth gap. Read more to learn how to develop your business’s long-range financial outlook.

Closing Phase in Project Management: Who You’ll Need

What are the essential skills needed for the closing phase in project management? Why is it important to be supportive during the final stage? The final phase of project management involves seeing the project to completion. The team members best suited to this stage are the ones who pay close attention to detail and see things through. Let’s look at the two type of people that are necessary for this crucial stage.

How to Create a Business Strategy in 3 Forward-Thinking Steps

Companies With Successful Business Strategies

Does your business have an innovation roadmap? Do you have a growth target and a plan to reach it? In Lead From the Future, business strategists Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz walk you through the creation of your business’s vision. Then, they provide three steps to convert that vision into a strategy that will bring your vision to life. Read more to learn how to create a business strategy with Johnson and Suskewicz’s advice.

How to Implement a Business Strategy & Realize Your Vision

How should senior leadership be involved in innovation projects? How should you handle integrating new initiatives into your core business? In Lead From the Future, business strategists Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz explore the steps of future-back thinking (visionary planning). They show how you can adopt the process to improve outcomes for your business. Keep reading for Johnson and Suskewicz’s advice on how to implement a business strategy with an eye always on the future.

How to Create a Vision for Your Business in 3 Clear Steps

What will your industry look like in 10 years? How will the market change? How might your company need to adjust to meet new demands in a different business landscape? Drawing on insights from their research and experience working with prominent companies, Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz provide a practical, three-stage framework that enables you to stay ahead of your competition and unlock new possibilities for your organization. The first stage is creating a vision. Read on to learn how to create a vision for your business with the three steps provided in Lead From the Future.

Lead From the Future: Book Overview & Key Takeaways

Do short-range concerns leave you without the time to plan for the future of your business? Are you vulnerable to missing out on big opportunities and being caught off guard by major problems? In Lead From the Future, Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz offer business leaders a new mindset and strategic approach. This mindset and approach will promote the growth and relevance of their organizations far into the future. Continue reading for an overview of this how-to book for leaders.

Using Future-Back Thinking to Shape Your Company’s Tomorrow

What’s future-back thinking? How can it boldly take your business into the future? In Lead From the Future, business strategists Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz argue that, to drastically improve your organization’s chances of successful growth in the long term, you must anticipate and shape the future rather than simply react to challenges as they arise. Read more to learn about this approach and how it can work for your business.

Why Skills Assessment Tools Are Critical for Hiring

Are you trying to hire the perfect candidate? How do you find out if someone will be the right person for the job? Every company aims to hire the best talent based on their budget and needs. But, it’s not uncommon for applicants to include vague or misleading statements in their resumes. Some even go as far as to lie during interviews while trying to impress you. The struggle is real. It’s very hard today to eliminate the bad apples in a pool of applicants. This is why almost 60% of companies ask applicants to prove their worth prior to