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Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Costs: A Strategic Approach to Coaching in Resource-Constrained Government Institutions

International Coach Academy

Therefore, this paper examines how coaching can be applied cost-effectively in resource-constrained government institutions. The growing complexity of governance, rapid technological advancement, and rising public expectations have put immense pressure on public servants to perform efficiently (Hornung, 2023).

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The Biggest Mistake NEW Leaders Make

Let's Grow Leaders

2- Failure to focus on strategy. You have less energy to think about strategy. As a result, American trust in government declined for decades afterwards. Action: for the first week (longer for larger organizations) as a new leader, focus on meeting people over coffee and lunch. Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War.

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Investors remind business leaders: Governance matters

McKinsey

Activists continue to poke holes in corporate performance and returns, but they are having their greatest success with governance structures. Here’s how to think about their moves.

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Improving the customer experience to achieve government-agency goals

McKinsey

The benefits of a customer-centric strategy aren’t limited to private-sector businesses. Government agencies at every level can gain by putting the needs and wants of citizens first.

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How state and local governments win at attracting companies

McKinsey

Governments with the most effective business-attraction programs deploy comprehensive economic-development strategies.

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From promise to delivery: Overcoming the strategy problem in the public sector

McKinsey

To deliver better strategies and outcomes, governments need to tackle social dynamics in the cabinet room.

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7 ESG Investment Strategies to Consider

Harvard Business School Online

If you manage investment portfolios, you can invest in firms with high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings to positively impact the world while maximizing returns for your firm and clients. Here’s a primer on ESG criteria’s role in the investment space and seven strategies to consider for purpose-driven decision-making.