How to Go the Extra Mile to Become a Better Leader

By Dr Jim Porter

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Go the Extra Mile to Become a Better Leader

There are a lot of skills a successful leader requires, and effective information gathering is one of the most basic and perspective-widening skills a leader must possess. As a leader you must also try to increase your personal accountability. This can be done by drafting a performance agreement.
Successful leaders and organizations are vision driven rather than problem driven. Mission and Vision statements have been crafted by organizations and leaders for years. Studies have shown that companies and organizations that have Mission and Vision statements outperform those that don’t have them.

In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Increase your personal accountability, (b) Draft a performance agreement, (c) Gather data effectively and (d) Create Mission and Vision Statements.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr Jim Porter
• Release date: Jan 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781465947604

Dr Jim Porter

Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the USA. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions.Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives.Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series.Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email [e-mail] .

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