by Pensare Group | Feb 26, 2015 | Action Planning, Alignment, Execution, Planning, Strategy
Have you ever noticed the similarity between strategic planning and a dental visit? Both fall into the category of “must do” (or for some – “should do”), and both activities are strongly disliked due to a very normal human instinct called pain avoidance. For...
by Pensare Group | Jan 22, 2013 | Alignment, Performance, Productivity
“Here is a simple but powerful rule … always give people more than they expect to get.” -Nelson Boswell We talk about the importance of creating loyal customers. It’s certainly one of the most important goals of any company because a loyal customer will return...
by Pensare Group | Jun 17, 2012 | Alignment, Planning, Productivity
In the early 1960s, President John F. Kennedy stated that he wanted to send a man to the moon and bring him back safely by the end of the decade; a pretty lofty goal. Senator George Smathers from Florida agreed with the “lofty goal” part. So, before voting to secur e...
by Pensare Group | Apr 23, 2011 | Alignment, Efficiency, Productivity, Uncategorized
Enter any car dealership and chances are that you’re quickly dazzled by the shiny models on display. The chrome glistens. The leather entices with that brand new smell we all love. The vivid reds convey excitement and the metallic neutrals exude elegance and success....
by Pensare Group | Oct 18, 2009 | Alignment, Focus, Purpose
Have you ever noticed how much we learn from our children? I am reminded regularly that while the flow of wisdom and insight theoretically travels from the older to the younger generation, in reality there is plenty of learning to be done in both directions. A case in...
by Pensare Group | Aug 23, 2009 | Alignment, Efficiency, Performance, Productivity, Strategy
Think the stars have to align to achieve better efficiency? No, but you do have to align all the efforts in your organization if you want to succeed. You know that noise your tires make when you’re tires aren’t all going in the same direction? that’s how an...
