The Business Professor
Benchmarking
Benchmarking is the practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies. Dimensions typically measured are quality, time and cost.
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Creating a No-Blame Culture
In this video, employees discuss a major mistake in their press release regarding a community outreach program. The conversation highlights the need for accountability, effective communication, and a proactive approach to preventing...
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The Power of Vision: Inspiring People and Achieving Goals
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a strong and compelling vision for an organization or community. They believe that when people have a clear understanding of the future they are working towards, it creates a...
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Inspirational Leadership
This video highlights the importance of leadership and its impact on the behavior and success of a business. It emphasizes the need for leaders to set a positive example and create a healthy work environment.
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The Importance of Reputation Research for Organizational Success
In this video, Maria Deveson-Crabbe, a senior leader in an organization, discusses the importance of reputation research and how it can help organizations understand how they are perceived by their stakeholders. She shares her own...
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Empowering Contributions for Greater Good
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of connecting employees' jobs to the vision of the city or organization they work for. By understanding how their work contributes to the greater good, employees can find purpose and...
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Maintaining Professionalism in the Workplace
This video highlights various unprofessional behaviors in the workplace, such as inappropriate language, personal use of company supplies, invasion of privacy, and harassment. The leader's role would be to address these issues, educate...
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Working Safely
In this video, a group of office coworkers navigate through various safety issues while celebrating Serena's 50th birthday. From blindfolded stairwell exercises to accidents with knives and alcohol, the characters learn valuable lessons...
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Effective Communication During Organizational Change
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of effective communication during times of organizational change. They highlight the need to inform and engage employees, address any resistance or questions, and communicate the...
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The basics of benchmarking Go applications | Smart Go
Learn how to use Go's built-in testing framework to run benchmarks on your code, and find out where your programs may have performance bottlenecks.
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The Importance of Organizational Values in Demonstrating Behaviors
This video discusses the importance of organizational values and how they are demonstrated through behaviors. It provides examples of companies like Virgin and the Swiss train system, showcasing how their values are integrated into their...
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Creating a Compelling Vision and Living by Organizational Values
This video emphasizes the importance of having a strong vision and values in an organization. It discusses how a compelling vision can motivate and unite people towards a common goal. It also highlights the significance of effective...
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Build Values into the Culture of a Workplace
This video highlights the importance of values in the workplace and community. The speaker emphasizes the significance of living these values every day, such as taking ownership, being transparent, and fostering teamwork.
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Transforming SILOs
In this video, Marcus and the speaker discuss the concept of the SILO effect within their office and introduce "Blue Moon Day" as a way to encourage teamwork and creativity. They address the challenges of working in silos and emphasize...
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Developing Meaningful Values in Business
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of developing meaningful values in a business or organization. The speaker shares examples of how values were developed through customer and employee surveys, ultimately creating a...
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Planning and Organizing
In this video, a team is discussing the planning and organization of a conference in Kalamazoo. However, they face distractions and miscommunication, leading to frustration and tension. The teacher in this video emphasizes the importance...
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Delivering Outstanding Customer Service
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of delivering exceptional customer service in order to ensure the success of the business. The video also introduces a new policy of getting things right the first time and emphasizes...
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Leadership and the Power of Example
This video highlights the importance of leadership and setting a positive example in business. It emphasizes the impact leaders have on their employees and the importance of creating a positive and inclusive work environment. It also...