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I came across this timely post in the HBR Blog Network titled: What You Can Control in a Tough Business Climate. The Beijing Drummers in the 2008 Olympics immediately came to mind. I would encourage you to watch the first 3:45 minutes of this clip and see the awe inspiring teamwork, precision and ALIGNMENT on goals and mission. You might ask, how many drummers were playing in the performance? 2,008. (No coincidence)
And now, back to business. And it all gets back to the fundamentals. Set clear goals. Align goals up and down the organization. Ensure you are spending your time with your best performers. Here’s the key excerpts from HBR’s post: Continue reading “Tough Business Climate. Align goals. Focus on top performers.”