Graffeo & Associates introduces Northeastern VP to Kuwaiti Science Institutions
Dr. Graffeo hosted Robert Dietrich, Northeastern's Associate Vice President of University Advancement during his recent trip to Kuwait. They visited with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS); Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR); and Mr. Salah Al Wazzan of the Wazzan Holding group. Mr. Dietrich presented an overview of Northeastern's impressive growth in both size and stature [...]
Managing Knowledge in Technology Organizations
Download the entire article (.pdf file) by clicking the below icon: [icon_list icon="acrobat" size="large" style="light" link="/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/STILE-Point-10-Managing-Knowledge-in-Technology-Organizations-final-v.2.pdf" target="blank"] [clear] Access to knowledge in today’s world is nothing less than overwhelming. As information and data continually pour in from multiple sources (both internal to the organization, as well as external), it is extremely important that knowledge which is collected be categorized, stored, [...]
Are you ready to Lead? Assessing the magnitude of the challenge.
Download the entire article (.pdf file) by clicking the below icon: [icon_list icon="acrobat" size="large" link="/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/STILE-Point-9-Estimating-the-magnitude-of-the-challenge-final-v.2.pdf" target="blank"] In STILE Point #1 on the Performance Trilogy®, we emphasized focusing on the three fundamentals of performance: strategy, execution and leadership development. In the Three Phase Leadership Framework ™ series, we presented key actions that leaders need to take during each phase [...]
Graffeo & Associates rolls out new logo
With the April 15th Newsletter, Graffeo & Associates is rolling out a new logo to better symbolize its unique management consulting practice. The logo is a synthesis of three themes. A circular background signifying our global consulting practiced on four continents; an infinite triangle representing our consulting focus on the Performance Trilogy® - Strategy, Execution and Leadership; and a double [...]
Have You Heard a Good Story Lately?
Tell me if you’ve ever heard any of these excuses: I understand the concept, but just can’t find the right words to express it. I did the hard part in putting together the facts now you just need to write it and make it sound good. If only they (fill in the usual suspects) were smart enough to know what [...]
Phase 3: Gaining Trust through Development
Many would argue that completing the first two phases of the Three-Phase Leadership Framework™ defines success; developing a compelling strategy and successfully executing it. In my experience however, sustainable leadership requires that you complete the third phase, gaining the trust of your team. Leaders can succeed with their initiatives in the short term, despite a lack of integrity and genuine [...]
Science, Technology, Innovation (STI) & The Knowledge Economy
Many challenges and opportunities are facing countries to compete in the 21st Century. Throughout the developing as well as the developed world, there is widespread enthusiasm toward transitioning from a resource economy to a knowledge economy based on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in order to sustain high rates of economic growth, to create new enterprises and jobs. Having spent [...]
Phase 2: Building Confidence In The Execution
In STILE Point #2, the Three Phase Leadership Framework™ was introduced providing a more comprehensive view of sustainable leadership throughout the lifecycle of an initiative. Phase 1 of any initiative involves developing a compelling strategy, which was discussed in STILE Point #3. In Phase 2 of a leadership initiative, the execution phase, the first step is to translate the strategy [...]
Graffeo & Associates spearheads the development of KFAS
Graffeo & Associates spearheads the development of KFAS' (Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences) strategic plan for 2012-2016. Click here for a copy of the report (via .pdf).
Welcome Narayana Subramanian
Graffeo & Associates welcomes our new associate, Narayana Subramanian. Narayana brings extensive experience in IT strategy and execution to our practice, a critical business process for all Research and Technology organizations. For a full bio click HERE.