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Post by banessau on Oct 3, 2013 13:13:24 GMT -6
Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
Eliminating problems before they become disasters is something useful in all areas of life. For a company it's better to be safe than sorry. Having a problem that goes unnoticed can lead to serious downfalls unexpectedly. We should be aware of everything going on that could lead to disaster. This could be an employee, mother nature, or the infrastructure, etc.
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Post by billyg on Oct 4, 2013 7:51:24 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
Being able to identify a problem before things get bad and figuring out how to handle is a very important step in being a successful CEO. One should focus on finding any and all issues in situations and eliminating them to be effective. Afterwards, the CEo should be able to express these problems and get his/her team working to fix the problem together. Whether I am the leader or not, all groups I have been in require a leader who can identify the problems inspire the team to collarborate on solutions.
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Post by boris on Oct 7, 2013 18:25:42 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
For any business it is important to identify the problem before it becomes larger and start to affect the company. Finding a problem before it starts a crisis is a very hard task, but good leaders must always be on alert and try to find where is the problem coming from. It is also key to note that not everything can be solved alone. As a leader you should identify who is able to solve the problem and assign them accordingly.
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Post by blaircavalier on Oct 7, 2013 19:55:11 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
Learning to spot an issue before it gets out of hand could be a very valuable trait. I think this is really important for someone looking to become an entrepreneur simply because this idea is their life. If the issue causes the idea to crash, they could possibly lose everything that they have worked so hard for. When you spot a problem and fix the problem before it gets out of hand, you are saving yourself tons of money and time that most do not have to waste. When we fully understand that problems will continue to take place and that the only way to lower the risk of the problems taking over the idea, we must spot them ahead of time.
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Post by dipanjali1 on Oct 13, 2013 14:34:16 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
Resolving problems pro-actively is one the essential features that a good leader must possess. One who cannot do it, simply cannot do it. The article itself says that 99% of the total, aspiring to attain the top-most level of an organization, cannot actually do it. And the remaining 1% are those who can spot and solve the problems before they turn into substantial threats. I focused on the statistics given in the article to make a point that successful businesses are those run by these 1% people who are very aware and ready for the problems and have the capability to resolve them.
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Post by brittanyfury on Oct 15, 2013 13:23:15 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
When I read this article I shocked to learn that only about 1% of employees reach an executive level position. It is encouraging to know that being an entrepreneur increases your chances of becoming an executive leader. This article explains how being an "issue spotter" is an important quality for managers to have. If you have the capability to recognize problems when they arise, the easier it will be to avoid conflict before it escalates into crisis. Usually the problem cannot be fixed by one person, so it is important to encourage participation from the organization as a whole.
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Post by christiebrown on Oct 17, 2013 9:47:29 GMT -6
I really like the idea of the importance of being an "issue-spotter" to further your way to the top of a company. I remember we had another student say something about putting something like this on his resume during his presentation instead of being a "problem-solver", which I found that really interesting. Companies are becoming more and more interested in spotting an issue before it causes any damage, as opposed to fixing the problem afterwards.
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Post by bneedham on Oct 20, 2013 13:38:55 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
The article is very correct. I have been taught and learned through trial and error that problems can be like a cancer to a business. If the problems are caught in time and treated properly then they can be managed quickly and efficiently with little damage done. Problems also have the ability to grow rampantly and overtake your business and become fatal to its' survival if they go unchecked. It is very important to have measures in place to observe day to day functions to catch and hopefully prevent problems before they become cancerous to your business.
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Post by danielleolivier on Oct 23, 2013 12:49:50 GMT -6
Being CEO of a company isn't some glamorous, high paying, do nothing job. Taking on the task of being the CEO comes with a lot of responsibility with a lot of serious decisions to be made in regards to the company. I think a lot of people have an ultimate goal of moving up in a company and becoming CEO for the money or for the corner office but, it takes a lot more than just climbing the corporate ladder, the CEO must have a clear understanding of the business and like the article says, be able to spot issues before they turn into problems for the company.
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Post by sbardwell on Oct 24, 2013 9:49:58 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
Even the well laid plans must have a contingency plan. This is emphasized heavily in safety programs but, as the article states; executives should do the same in business plans and everyday activities. Looking around at within the external and internal environments of daily operations can highlight issues that should be resolved in order to prevent chaos. Learning this very important skill can save a company on the bottom line, company reputation, and many wasted hours resolving issues that could have been fixed with minimal efforts. Executives, managers, and employees should not turn a blind eye to issues that could turn into a huge hassle and headache. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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Post by cory on Oct 31, 2013 11:55:33 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
This article presents a very important lesson for entrepreneurs. When you start a business, you are essentially the CEO of that business. If you have no managerial experience before, this can come as a shock to new business owners. As the CEO, the most important role you must have is to spot potential crises before the actually become crises. These skills can be learned as you are promoted to an executive level of a traditional business, but they must be learned instantly when an entrepreneur becomes his or her own CEO.
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Post by w0384905 on Nov 4, 2013 20:31:58 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters Taking action promptly is key to avoid an organizational crisis. It is usual that managers know about a potential issue, but they neglect to take care of the problem on time, so this issue becomes a nightmare for the company. Even though must firms overload their managers and executives with work, it is essential that they prioritize the solution of issues as soon as they are discovered, so they can prevent the issue from becoming a major problem, which will be harder to fix. Integrating all parties or employees involved is important to solve the problem. One manager alone sometimes can't do all the work by himself. Moreover, it is always good to encourage lower-level employees to detect and correct potential problems, so they prepare themselves for future managerial jobs. INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters I agree with your post when you say most managers avoid problems. You have to spot the problems and deal with them when you first see them. No need to avoid the problem deal with it as soon as possible and your business will be much better.
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Post by jessicareid on Nov 6, 2013 17:56:12 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
Mr. Don Rainey is a columnist at inc.com. He says that successful entrepreneurs become the CEOs of their company, often times before they actually have the experience and knowledge for the position. He advises that one clear method for achieving success is to become an "issue spotter," that is, to be able to pick up on potential problems ahead of time in order to solve them more efficiently. He even cautions that the good entrepreneur, in addition to spotting the problem and looking for solutions, must be able to convey his concerns to his team and get them to follow his lead, as he says, "you can't fix things [by] yourself." I think this is great advice, and it has been showing its head lately in my own job search. Many, many employers are looking for problem solvers, and even more than that, problem finders. Honing a skill like that would prove to be invaluable in job searching and career progression.
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Post by darrell2009 on Nov 8, 2013 12:23:36 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
I really enjoy the article, it gives good advice to individual that would want to start their own business and explain some skill that someone most have. Problem are alway presenting them self when opening a business so your able to solution them in a quick major before they become crisis will determine whether are not you business survive or succeed.
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Post by ashleylevernharrison on Nov 9, 2013 19:37:27 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Spot Potential Problems Before They Become Disasters
If a leader cannot spot small problems and get them fixed before they become potential disasters, then they are not being effective leaders. The small problems may not be very significant themselves, but if a bunch of them are allowed to pile up then that's when they have the power to shut a business down. A leader has to also be able to deligate the solving of the problem to his subordinates. They should be able to do this because usually a leader doesn't have the time to fix every little problem hisself.
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