Mike Figliuolo's Blog, page 20

Mastering the Competitive Landscape: Keys to Success in Product Management Careers

 

Using AI job coaches, job seekers can better prepare for product management careers by simulating case interviews with real-time, personalized feedback.

Today’s guest post is by Salil Sethi, Founder — ProsperCircle.com

If you’re on the lookout for a product management (PM) job, you’re not alone. In fact, this career ranks as the fourth most popular career in the US.

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How to Set a Stretch Goal

 

Once you’ve established your commit goals, you should also set stretch goals. Learn how to use the one-third, two-third method to set a stretch goal. 

In addition to setting a commit goal, you should also set a stretch. A stretch goal is what’s going to push people to achieve more. It still needs to be achievable when you go back and look at SMART goals, but it won’t have a guarantee of success. 

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Best and Worst Ways Companies Handled Crises in 2023

Here’s a rundown of the businesses that flourished (and failed) in 2023 and how companies should plan to face crises in 2024.

Today’s guest post is by Thomas Mustac, Publicist — Otter PR

The way a company handles a crisis can be a defining moment for the organization, either endearing them to their market or destroying the company altogether. In a business landscape where every move or decision is immediately broadcast through the grapevine of social media, companies that are not adequately prepared for a crisis could be left decimated in its wake. 

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How aware are you of your team’s level of burnout?

Our reader poll today asks: How aware are you of your team’s level of burnout?

I’m extremely aware of when they’re getting burned out 15.55%I’m very aware of them getting burned out 39.19%I’m generally aware but sometimes miss the signs 29.73%I’m not as aware as I need to be 11.48%I’m not aware at all of how burned out they are 4.05%

Pay attention to the burn.

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How to Set Commit Goals

Learn what a commit goal is and what you should consider when creating one.

When you set goals, I encourage you to set two kinds of goals. The first is a commit goal and the second is a stretch goal.

A commit goal is something you’re committing to do for the organization. If you miss it, you can get fired. There should be extreme consequences for missing a commit goal.

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Empowering Change: How to Start A Digital Activism Campaign

Learn how to start a digital activism campaign by following these 12 steps.

Today’s guest post is b y Afolasade Samabeyi, Nigerian Talk Show Host of “Exclusives with Afolasade.”

A digital activism campaign consists of strong knowledge of the topic that you want to support. It can be extremely rewarding and impactful to advocate for social or political change. Here are some steps to help you get started:

Identify the Cause

Clearly define the cause or issue you want to address.

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What portion of your team works remotely?

Our reader poll today asks: What portion of your team works remotely?

We’re 100% remote 14.61%We’re 75-99% remote 13.78%We’re 50-74% remote 15.70%We’re 25-49% remote 16.25% We’re less than 25% remote 19.00%We’re 100% onsite 20.66%

Staying connected.

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Do You Set Zero-Based Goals for Yourself?

Use this common budgeting technique to set goals that are more relevant and actionable.

When you’re setting goals, you can borrow a technique from a common budgeting process called zero-based budgeting. What you do is look at last year, forget about it, and then look at where you are today and what you can achieve going forward. Every dollar you’re going to spend in the budget is justified. And every number you’re going to deliver is based on your current reality.

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Values First—Then Culture

 

Dr. Sam Adeyemi reveals the six secrets to an enviable working culture for values-driven leaders and C-suite executives.

Today’s guest post is b y Dr. Sam Adeyemi, author of “Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership.”

6 Secrets to Creating an Enviable Working Environment

If your organization were a mechanic, your working culture would be the tools of your trade.

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How frequently do you deal with rumors and misinformation at your company?

Our reader poll today asks: How frequently do you deal with rumors and misinformation at your company?

All the time. It’s non-stop 11.02%Frequently. I hear it more than I’d like 30.51%Sometimes. We face occasional distractions 26.70%Not often. Maybe once or twice a month 16.94%Not at all.

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