Linda Surles Linda Surles

Stop Visualizing and Start Utilizing: Making Data Work for Your Business

The imperative for data literacy is undeniable, with over 80% of data and analytics strategies formalizing its inclusion as a key driver of business value. Yet, simply visualizing data is no longer sufficient. It's time to move beyond an explanation culture and embrace an execution culture where data is actively utilized to propel the business forward.

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Michael Watkins Michael Watkins

The Gap Between Data and Data Transformation

Check out Michael C. Watkins Jr.'s article on the emotional side of data analysis. He explores how ineffective analytics can trigger frustration and confusion within teams. Discover the transformative power of tailored analytics, empowering confident decisions and fostering trust across all organizational levels.

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

Creating a Culture of Accountability

To transform the company and make accountability a part of the culture, organizations need to make it transparent, personal and real.

A process needs to exist to bring visibility to accountability. Download your free tool!

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

Why should you Audit your Scorecard Process?

Are your business scorecards in scorecards in "set it and forget it" mode? Competitive Solutions Inc. recommends an annual audit of your scorecard and key performance indicators to ensure you are tracking the right data at the right levels.

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

3 Ways to Optimize Productivity in Fragmented Workplaces

Over the last few years, our work environments have evolved. While some organizations look the same in post-covid times as they did in pre-covid times, most have changed how they operate to accommodate remote work arrangements. Among the concerns is keeping business leaders engaged ensuring optimal productivity within their dispersed teams, regardless of where they are situated.

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

Why are scorecards important for your business?

Business scorecards or balanced scorecards not only provide KPIs and metrics, but they help clarify what each department is working toward, so everyone is driving action on moving the business forward.

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

Are You Drowning in Data?

Too many times companies look at all this data simply because they have it. There is so much to review they become paralyzed by it and can’t decide if they are winning or losing. Visuant Business Performance Software will give you one single source of truth.

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

The 4 Key Elements of Effective Communication

Effective communication is crucial for organizational success, and incorporating these key elements can significantly boost employee engagement and productivity. Embrace these strategies to drive growth and achieve sustainable success in your organization.

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

3 Tips to Transform Culture

Tips to Improve Culture: Use these three steps to improve morale, increase productivity, and create a work environment where everyone can thrive.

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

Are You Advertising or Communicating?

Are you advertising or communicating? Discover the power of effective communication in your organization. Learn how to move beyond advertising and foster open dialogue for success.

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Linda Surles Linda Surles

Changing a Culture with Software

A 3M Film Plant Case Study on Culture Change with Business Performance Software: With the expansion of the software outside the leadership teams, it has enabled us to ask better questions and coach each level of the organization based on our overall performance. In a sense, Visuant has been the “Enabler of Behaviors”. We can have better discussions now to help drive the business forward, and our results demonstrate this success.

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