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When It Comes to Persuasion, Does Quality or Quantity Win?
Through a recent podcast, I was reminded of a TED talk given by Niro Sivanathan, a professor of organizational behavior at the London Business School, in which he introduces two hypothetical students. One student “studies 31 hours per week outside of class,” while the...
The Bee & the Woodpecker: How To Manage Makers (and Learn a Thing or Two In The Process)
Consider the bee. On a productive day, she visits as many as 5,000 flowers, quickly extracting the nectar and pollen, then moving on to the next flower, where she’ll repeat the process and aid in the blooming of countless meadows. Now consider the woodpecker. If he...
Six reasons to include influencers in your marketing strategy
Not so long ago, the use of celebrities and influential figures as a marketing tactic seemed reserved for only the biggest consumer brands. Michael Jordan and Nike, Michael Jackson and Pepsi, Brooke Shields and Calvin Klein. Big brands used big names in traditional...
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The incredible strategic execution of the Thailand cave rescue
The world was recently on pins and needles, locked onto news of the incredibly heroic rescue of twelve boys and their 25-year old soccer coach from a cave in northern Thailand. The bravery and selflessness of those involved in the rescue efforts was truly...
What the 2018 World Cup Can Teach Us About Our Teams
Since the final game of the 2018 World Cup, I find myself considering what an extraordinary tournament it was—replaying my favorite moments (for one, that soap-opera-dramatic-penalty-kick-come-hat-trick by Cristiano Ronaldo against Spain!), wishing Belgium had made it to the final and wondering what Neymar’s hair looks like this week. And I’m thankful the 2018-19 Premier League […]
MyOGSM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Welcome to our guide for all things myOGSM! We hope this answers any questions you have and guides you through using the tool. If we’ve missed anything or you have additional questions, please email us at support@myogsm.com. Access & Permissions: Check here for...
Learning agility: The key to identifying future leaders
Most of our clients invest substantial effort and time in managing employee performance with an eye toward building their pipeline of future leaders. Who has the most technical expertise and process knowledge to lead production? Who can connect with our workforce and has with the ability to inspire? Competencies are, indeed, a necessary component of […]
ArchPoint expands its capabilities with TARGUS Management Consulting partnership
We are pleased to announce that ArchPoint Consulting has expanded its capabilities through a partnership with TARGUS Management Consulting, a global firm specializing in operational excellence, purchasing, logistics and supply chain management. The partnership allows both firms to offer a broader, more connected suite of solutions along the organizational value chain. End-to-end solutions for greater […]
Don’t let your strategy sink: Keys to successful strategy execution
Communication with impact: Tips to present like a pro
It’s true that presenting your ideas to a room full of colleagues or clients comes more naturally to some than others. Anyone with a tinge of introversion likely finds standing in front of a room intimidating – some of us would rather do anything else than try and establish expertise in a room full of […]
Tool Tip: Using notifications for strategy updates
Welcome to myOGSM Tool Tips designed to help you optimize your myOGSM user experience and support the execution of your strategy. Stay up-to-date on strategy status with notifications Increase visibility of strategic work and progress. Notifications enable users to...
What Facebook’s algorithm change means for business
After recent scrutiny of “public” content (posts from businesses, brands and media) overpowering personal content from friends and family, Facebook recently announced a tweak to its algorithm. Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to his personal account to communicate that the change in the platform will focus on its founding roots – helping people stay […]
Team harmony does not equal team alignment
3 Common Barriers to Executive Team Alignment Most of us value harmony in the workplace. We spend one-third of our lives at work – one-third of our lives interacting with a group of people who, save the few who seem to thrive on workplace drama, want the work environment to be as pleasant as […]