Project Opportunity Analysis Template

Posted on June 6, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Project sponsors can use a 15 question template to quickly identify the strengths and weaknesses of a proposal. This template is designed for a not-for-profit, but the focus on qualitative topics like strategic alignment and core competencies is important for all firms.

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2010 Graduates: Live a Great Life

Posted on May 31, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Graduates are encouraged to balance the three worlds of commerce, choice and community. (Fairport Harding High School – May 27)

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Negotiating Work-Life Balance

Posted on May 22, 2010 by tomkapostasy

In a challenging work environment, managers and employees both bear primary responsibility for negotiating employment expectations.

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Outsourcing Success

Posted on May 17, 2010 by tomkapostasy

After four decades of outsourcing in many functions and industries, it is clear that success requires more than leverage. Outsourcing success requires a compelling rationale, a clear and flexible framework and positive personal relationships.

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Prioritize, If You Dare!

Posted on May 7, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Prioritization is a fundamental value-added strategy, especially in today’s environment. Managers need to understand how to apply this principle and overcome the common barriers to its success.

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Building an Integrated Planning and Control System

Posted on May 3, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Firms can benefit by integrating their planning, finance, risk, quality and HR planning and control systems.

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Goals of an Integrated Planning and Control System

Posted on May 3, 2010 by tomkapostasy

An integrated planning and control system must address many goals. Planning must prioritize, clarify, align, communicate and prepare. Reporting must deliver results while managing assets and risks.

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Roar Out of the Great Recession

Posted on April 11, 2010 by tomkapostasy

The recession is over. Investment and negotiation opportunities abound!

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Both/and Trumps Either/Or

Posted on April 1, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Progress in the business, political, scientific and religious worlds has been determined by the embrace of a “both/and” approach.

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Screening for Leadership Experience

Posted on March 7, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Organizational success today requires leaders who are experienced and confident in challenging and ambiguous environments. Screening for this broader experience and capacity may be more important than hiring someone who has done exactly the required role at the closest competitor for the last five years.

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