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Transforming Your Business with Bottom-Up Management: The Design Thinking Way

Tullio Siragusa

Transforming Your Business with Bottom-Up Management: The Design Thinking Way In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, a significant shift is occurring from traditional top-down management to a more inclusive and innovative strategy: bottom-up management.

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The Importance of Staying Scrappy in an AI-Driven Era

Tullio Siragusa

Have employees regularly brainstorm ideas outside their domain. Stay Hands-On As companies grow and processes mature, managers tend to move away from day-to-day operations. Test products extensively before launch, collect first-hand customer feedback, brainstorm with engineers — don’t lose touch with the details.

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Blending Metrics and Empathy with Design Thinking: The New Paradigm in Leadership

Tullio Siragusa

Ideate and Prototype: Advocate for a culture of brainstorming, experimentation, and iteration. And they can ideate by encouraging brainstorming sessions where all team members feel heard. .” – by Brené Brown : Brown discusses leading with courage, emphasizing that genuine leadership requires heart and strategic thinking.

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The Nuanced Art of Leadership: When to Step in and When to Guide

Tullio Siragusa

Observe First, Act Second  —  Tip: Before jumping in, take a moment to assess the situation.  —  Example: Listening to a brainstorming session before offering solutions can provide more comprehensive insights. For instance, facing tight deadlines can instill a sense of discipline and time management in a team.

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30-Year Perspective: Seven Traits of Successful Digital Marketers

Brunner

Thirty years ago, I was working as a software engineer and a systems analyst for an IT consulting company. Much of what we did was custom software development in nature and usually operations related. Hire Smart-er People I’ve known many managers who will only hire people who know less than them. Manage a project.

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Design Thinking for Startup Sales Success: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tullio Siragusa

Implement a CRM system: A customer relationship management (CRM) system can help you keep track of leads, sales, and customer interactions, which is crucial for understanding your sales pipeline and identifying areas for improvement. This can be done through workshops, brainstorming sessions, and other forms of collaboration.

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Strategies for Successfully Establishing Sales in a New Market

Tullio Siragusa

Encourage brainstorming and out-of-the-box thinking. Utilize a CRM system: Implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to track leads, manage customer interactions, and measure performance. Provide regular training to salespeople on best practices for pipeline management.