Thought Tweet #532 When you think on narrow paths you can be efficient; when you think on broad paths you can be effective.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
And, being effective is twice as productive as being efficient. That 2:1 ratio makes sense...it signals the value of leadership ['effectiveness' being a, or the, key word] and management ['efficiency' being a, or the, key word].
About Business Paths
Reference for the 2:1 ratio comment above: Dixon & Adamson, 'The Challenger Sale - Taking Control of the Customer Conversation', (2011)
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rick baker ·
"There are five practices or skills to acquire to be an effective person. These five are: • Managing your time; • Focusing your efforts on making contributions; • Making your strengths productive; • Concentrating your efforts on those tasks that are most important to results; and • Making effective decisions." Peter F. Drucker 'The Effective Executive in Action', (2006)