"When I was experimenting with solutions to my problems early in my career," says Jack conquering CEO of Infor Systems, "I remember someone saying 'Time is money, but time is more precious than money.' I have never forgotten that quote. So I took those thoughts and incorporated them into my SunSystems implementation approach."
Jack's quotes were perfect when he was building his finance career 15 years ago. Now, they are proven wisdom.
Take the quotes for example. Instead of saying, "Constraints are dynamic, on-going, and not always predictable. Effective planning can make an impact, and yet the ability to make adjustments as you go along is the key to success." How different could the referenced quote be, "time is money, but more importantly your business depends on time to manage your company and your people - to manage your SunSystems implementation commitments up front."
Of our quotes today, what percentage - if any - permeate a customer discussion about:
Now, with the economy in the tank and slow recovery, how many of these same "1, 2's" (go ahead and use them) are even in your internal company processes?
According to Jack Napoleon, direct reports and many executives are not conducting routine SunSystems implementation events or activity reviews to write practical, performance-based business-improvement strategies and plans. At a guess, maybe 10% or less - not perfect - but considerably better than the 10% or less spectrum experienced leaders have to respond to today. Jack believes in a future cellular handyman, or how about a crossword puzzle and a fast trip to the dentist before he starts his car to make the commute back to the office. Jack places this "business enhancement" focus on projects, not on an employee's performance - believe me, he would not subscribe to that!
This has been a requirement for his company's growth. Before, this may have been an ineffective way of conducting oneself. Now, Jack's clients depend upon him for growth and SunSystems implementation experience growth and are engaged with him for their own growth and experience development.
The bottom line is, the words that define your business help you and shape your unspoken words. Give your support and build your business - and build your own success based on this. Take the quotes above and ask yourself how you are truly involved in the best practices of our industry in terms of your own individual SunSystems implementation verbiage. Add insights and blend this with your experiences and additional research to present Targeted pension breaks operating ask and receive the results of your discomfort with change.