Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact
Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact
The Appleton Greene Corporate Training Program (CTP) for Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact is provided by Dr. Baumgartner Certified Learning Provider (CLP). Program Specifications: Monthly cost USD$2,500.00; Monthly Workshops 6 hours; Monthly Support 4 hours; Program Duration 12 months; Program orders subject to ongoing availability.
Personal Profile
Dr Baumgartner, EMBS has worked with senior private and public sectors clients around the world on highly sensitive and critical strategy and delivery programs for more than 25 years. He has been successfully involved in major economic development projects. He has worked with presidents, prime ministers and their cabinets on country strategies as well as their successful delivery. He has set up special economic zones and started new cities. He has also partnered with corporates and their key executives around the world, and made major corporate initiatives happen. And he has worked with individual entrepreneurs, enabling them to realize their passion. Last but not least, he has got executive experience at the board level himself – he knows exactly what it feels like to be in the hot seat.
This training program builds on the wealth of Dr Baumgartner’s experience. It is targeted at those with the ambition of following their passion and making a true difference, whether in a private sector or public sector setting – or individually. Whether for profit or not.
Dr Baumgartner is a Certified Instructor of the Napoleon Hill Foundation. Yet, the program doesn’t stop at Napoleon Hill’s Success Principles. It moves them into the 21st Century, explores modern project management and delivery tools, emphasizes the success critical role of positioning and communications, and looks into work-lifestyle components that are critical for long-term sustainability and success.
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Executive summary
Program “Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact”
Positioning of the Program
Some projects and transformations succeed; others fail. Some individuals always appear to be “lucky”, others are constantly struggling. How come? Is it all just a result of good (or bad) luck and coincidence? About being at the right place at the right time? Or is there more to it?
Yes, there certainly is! But how to ensure that success? What are the distinctive principles and frameworks that can be applied? What can individuals, and groups, do to become (more) successful, in a sustainable way? Not just theoretically, but very practically?
The training program’s foundations build on the research and writing of Napoleon Hill, who studied meticulously some of the most successful people of his time, such as Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. Napoleon Hill’s Success Principles are as relevant today as they were at the time when he compiled them. “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve”, yet “nothing comes from nothing”. Success requires purpose and positive mental attitude, together with going the extra mile, while maintaining balance. And most importantly: a quitter never wins, while a winner never quits! During the program, we will jointly explore all success principles, ask ourselves how to apply them in today’s context, and discover how to use them for our own best benefit, in very practical ways.
Yet, the program doesn’t stop at Napoleon Hill’s Success Principles. It explores further modern project management and delivery tools, emphasizes the success critical role of positioning and communications, and looks into work-lifestyle components that are critical for long-term sustainability and success.
Objectives of the Program
Many training courses emphasize either practical tools and methods or motivation, a positive outlook, and “feel good” factors. Yet, success does not permit “either – or”, success requires passion and skills. This program addresses both.
The Importance of a Success Mindset
“It takes half your life before you discover life is a do-it-yourself project” – Napoleon Hill
Because it is a reminder of the personal power we have but ignore we possess, Hill’s writing has struck a chord with so many readers. In life, both personally and professionally, we can become so fixated on the results that we completely overlook the processes that went into getting there. Pay, work titles, career progression, a home, a trip, a marriage, and children. We constantly evaluate and contrast what we receive while completely ignoring what we offer.
The greatest approach to raise outputs, however, is to increase inputs in a meaningful way, just as in any successful business strategy. Moments make up our lives (inputs). So it stands to reason that consistently making the most of the present moment is the smallest yet most significant change we can make in our lives.
Simple to say. But it is far more challenging to achieve because it calls for numerous microdecisions, which taken together will make a major difference.
Many successful people weren’t just “naturally successful” from the outset, as Hill has frequently demonstrated in his writings. Some of them began from nothing and worked their way up; others, like Henry Ford, even created something that had not existed before.
Determinig their ultimate purposed, their big objective, and then pursuing it with a burning desire to achieve and to realize the objective they have set for their lives was one of many traits shared by all the inventors and business owners Hill interviewed over the course of 20 years. The first thing they did was to get their thinking as ready as they could be to fulfil their stated purpose.
“Most great people have achieved their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.” — Napoleon Hill
The pursuit of your own self-development is frequently the most rewarding route to success and personal joy. The radically successful and content are deeply interested in themselves and their own personal growth. Through self-discovery, people continue to be genuinely curious and enthusiastic about bettering themselves.
The Importance of Project Success Tools
While the right mindset is a critical component, it is not sufficient by its own. Using commitment and applying project management tools, you may ensure that a project’s work is performed according to plan and you are pursuing your major purpose diligently and effectively.
Any company or organization that works on projects, particularly those involving complicated tasks and processes, can and should benefit from the usage of such tools as well as the required coordination as well as supervision and coaching/continuous improvement frameworks.
By putting in place those tools, it is made sure that nothing is overlooked. Instead, everyone always has a plan of action in place to ensure that they are productive and responsible for their activities.
Target Group(s) of the Program
This program is an offering to purpose-driven organizations and individuals that want to make a real difference, rather than focused on a specific sector in the classical way.
If you are or want to become such an organization or individual, yet you think you could benefit rom management and project execution principles that have been proven successful in the corporate as well as public sector and not-for-profit/NGO world, this program is for you.
In a similar logic, the program can help start-ups and organizations that are growing quickly, as well as emerging entrepreneurs.
Overview of Project Approach
This program, “Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact”, takes participants on a vast and far-reaching journey in keeping with a comprehensive perspective on the “Principles of Success,” allowing each participant to focus (with the support of the coach) on aspects that are of particular relevance to her/him. The program encourages (and requires) participants to identify their own strengths and limitations, perceive both strengths and limitations as possibilities (rather than threats), and start their own growth paths.
The program heavily relies on Napoleon Hill, his “Principles of Success,” and the writings and coaching of Hill.
It is not merely a “Napoleon Hill seminar,” though; the curriculum uses the underlying ideas and principles to understand and communicate them in a way that is appropriate for the situation, challenges, and society of today.
The program is very interactive and, from the outset, engages the participants in conversation and takes them on their own journey, with specific, tangible value-add and impact. It is not “simply theoretical” or “purely hands-on.” That said, the program does impart the underlying ideas and foundations of Napoleon Hill, enabling and inspiring the participants to continue investigating any areas of particular interest outside of the program.
Structure of the Program
This Principles of Success program is strongly structured around the Principles of Success, as outlined by Napoleon Hill and other authors. It will explore and apply those Principles of Success extensively.
In addition to Napoleon Hill’s Success Principles, participants will get the opportunity to explore the following:
• The Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing and Thinking by Barbara Minto, which suggests that people’s ideas should be communicated in a pyramid format in which summary points are derived from constituent and supporting sub-points
• Delivery Excellence (building on the thinking and practical experiences of Sir Michael Barber et al)
• Problem Structuring and Solving Frameworks (as applied by leading global management consultancies such as McKinsey & Company)
• Vitality: Comprehensive Balance and Well-Being (building on the thoughts and considerations of Sebastian Kneipp, in a 21st century evolution)
• Personal, Social and Ecological Sustainability (In today’s world, sustainability has come to be seen as an intrinsic component of success, whether defined as ESG goals or in a wide range of other ways.)
The program will consist of a total of 12 modules, combining theoretical elements and practical exercises. Participants will be expected to contribute pro-actively, to gain most benefit. This will be an interactive program.
Team members will be expected to work on specific projects (or define a specific purpose they are working towards). Typically, participants of the program would each have their own purpose/project, but – in coordination with the client – there may also be settings where the participants are working together on a specific project.
Each module will combine (i) theoretical foundations, (ii) sharing of practical experiences (both by the coach/trainer and the participants, (iii) interactive exercises during the module, and (iv) assignments, to be executed between modules.
Curriculum
Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact – Part 1- Year 1
- Part 1 Month 1 Key Principles
- Part 1 Month 2 Key Principles
- Part 1 Month 3 Major Purpose
- Part 1 Month 4 Energetic Passion
- Part 1 Month 5 Powerful Masterminds
- Part 1 Month 6 Focused Problem-Solving
- Part 1 Month 7 Successful Planning
- Part 1 Month 8 Strong Narratives
- Part 1 Month 9 Delivery Excellence
- Part 1 Month 10 True Engagement
- Part 1 Month 11 Positive Balance
- Part 1 Month 12 Looking Forward
Program Objectives
The following list represents the Key Program Objectives (KPO) for the Appleton Greene Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact corporate training program.
Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact – Part 1- Year 1
- Part 1 Month 1 Key Principles – The first module will introduce the participants to the structure of the full program as well as familiarize them with Napoleon Hill and other thinkers that have influenced the program. It will also lay out to them how the program will work, and what will be needed from them, so that they achieve maximum benefit out of participating in the program. It will then move to the first half of providing an overview of Key Principles of Success, at a relatively high level. The objective is to familiarize the participants with major thinking and key messages in an intense way, so they can start benefitting from the program in their real professional or personal environment from the outset. Also, this will provide the “big picture”, upon which subsequent modules will build.
- Part 1 Month 2 Key Principles – Module 2 is the second half of the overview of Key Principles of Success and key underlying concepts. This will be a lot to digest for the participants, and it will be relatively heavy on presentation style methods, balanced with small exercises and discussions (as well as ample of room for questions).During the last part of this module, the mode will shift – the focus will go to the assignments/tasks/projects of the individual participants (or groups of participants). The program leader will explain the purpose and structure of those assignments, and the participants will get a chance to share what they would like to use (or be given the chance to consider).
- Part 1 Month 3 Major Purpose – Success requires clarity on purpose. Without a clearly defined purpose, success is very unlikely. Research shows that clarity on purpose is the single most important differentiator between success and lack of success. Yet, at the same time, the majority of people are actually struggling to state their major purpose (or the major purpose of what they are working on). And even more are struggling if they are tasked to write down that purpose. The module will focus on the definition of “major purpose” and what criteria a good definition should meet. As an assignment, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their “major purpose” and to put it down on paper. From experience, this seemingly easy assignment is the most difficult for many participants.
- Part 1 Month 4 Energetic Passion – Napoleon Hill speaks of “burning desire”, other writers of “passion”. Yet other terms are “determination” and “commitment”. What it all comes down to: positive energy – positive energy that is targeted toward the major purpose. This module will look at the importance of energy, and passion as an expression of that targeted energy. It will also spend time on positive mental attitude (vs. negative mental attitude), and what such positive mental attitude actually achieves in our consciousness as well as sub-consciousness.
- Part 1 Month 5 Powerful Masterminds – All of us have different sets of passion and expertise as well as experiences. We are also different in terms of characters and personal styles. Those difference can be perceived as a major pain – or as an amazing opportunity of advancing by skilfully bringing together the right team. This module will look at the concept of mastermind groups and how to unlock their potential, making them catalysts towards one’s major purpose.
- Part 1 Month 6 Focused Problem-Solving – A major purpose and burning passion, even in combination with the most positive mindset, will run into difficulties unless they are coupled with actual skills to tackle problems and challenges. It is not enough to want something; it requires the necessary skills and tools to achieve it. This module will look at various problem-structuring and problem-solving concepts as well as helpful techniques, as developed, tested and applied by major management consulting firms.
- Part 1 Month 7 Successful Planning – The world is full of good ideas, often in combination with strong passion. But it is a long path from an initial idea (and the initial boost of energy) to actual implementation and ultimately to impact and achievement. Some will feel planning is less “fun” than the higher-level “blue sky thinking”, while others will find that it comes naturally to them. In either case, it is necessary. This module will look at key characteristics of good planning, and it will strongly invite participants to contribute, by sharing their experiences of good planning. Most likely, bad examples will be discussed as well, but the focus shall remain on an appreciative enquire approach.
- Part 1 Month 8 Strong Narratives – Wanting the right things and planning for them are great – but participants also need to be able to convey their stories (their narratives) to others. For a narrative to be strong, clarity in the writer’s/teller’s mind comes first. Following that, there are a number of useful tools and methods to encourage and facilitate strong narratives. This module will look into major principles of strong narratives, from a theoretical as well as practical experience. It will, e.g., highlight Minto’s Pyramid Principle of Communications, but also borrow from analysing successful speeches, and where they are deriving their power from. This could be the subject of a full training in its own right, so not everything can be covered in one module – but it is a strong starting point.
- Part 1 Month 9 Delivery Excellence – Having a clear major purpose, burning for it, having a plan, and a strong narrative – what can go wrong? Well, it is actual delivery that makes the difference. The world is full of grand ideas and even more talking – but only those ideas that have made it to implementation (delivery) have really left their mark. This module will look at models of delivery excellence, including the so-called Delivery Unit methodology used in public sector and large-scale corporate transformation programs. It will also bring in various other delivery methodologies, focusing on offering the participants options and helping them distil the uniting principles found in all methodologies. An additional topic in this module will be the importance of “standing up again”, of looking at (interim) failure as a learning opportunity to do better going forward.
- Part 1 Month 10 True Engagement – Communications is important. Engagement goes further. Engagement is about two-way communication and creating bonds. Depending on the relevance and interests of specific stakeholders, those bonds might be tight or lose, they may be of varying nature. But they are all important. This module will look at creating “stakeholder maps”, gathering information to inform engagement, and at paths of actual engagement – which are determined by the tasks at hand. As this module is already rather far into the program, a lot of emphasis will be given to the participants coaching each other on optimizing engagement.
- Part 1 Month 11 Positive Balance – To achieve sustainable success, one’s own health – both health of the body and the mind – are not optional. There will be waves of extremely hard work, and such waves are required for success. But there also need to be waves of balancing, of relaxing, of simply feeling joy. We need positive balance to refuel and succeed. This module may feel different, “softer”, compared to the other modules. It puts things into perspective, argues the case of balance and provides examples, drawing on a range of motivational concepts as well as older concepts, e.g., those by Kneipp.
- Part 1 Month 12 Looking Forward – The final module will not be dedicated to a specific principle. It will give room for questions and answers, and provide an opportunity to reflect on learnings over the course of the program and to draw conclusions. It will also serve to debrief on the assignments. At the same time, this module should not be too much “backward looking”. Rather, it will be focused on forward perspectives. Participants will be asked to make commitments for the coming period (e.g., year), to write them down and then to put them into a sealed envelope (not to be opened, e.g., for a year). They will also be asked to share among the group. Last but not least, this program was initiated with a specific purpose, and with a passion for getting others excited. It also required hard work. For good balance, it is important not just to work together, but also to celebrate together. This is the opportunity. Hence, where feasible, , this last module is combined with a motivational team activity, which gives it good final dynamics – to be discussed with clients.
Methodology
Principles of Program Methodology
Purpose, Mindset/Motivation, Success Principles, Specific Tools – Our Approach
“Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact” supports developing the right mindset, familiarizing with the necessary tools and techniques and overcoming obstacles so that participants can realize their full potential. Any major undertaking, whether in the public or private sector calls for talented, enthusiastic people who are driven to reach their goals while also relishing the journey and inspiring others.
Building on a modern interpretation of Napoleon Hill’s Principles of Success, we modularly and flexibly integrate them with other strategies.
From “what” (definition of purpose) to “how” (Napoleon Hill’s Principles of Success and other complementary tools and techniques) to “let’s go” (providing coaching and skill building during delivery) to “done” (impact), we offer training and coaching and motivational modules.
Structure of the Program and its Modules
The program will consist of a total of 12 modules, combining theoretical elements and practical exercises. Participants will be expected to contribute pro-actively, to gain most benefit. This will be an interactive program.
Team members will be expected to work on specific projects (or define a specific purpose they are working towards). Typically, participants of the program would each have their own purpose/project, but – in coordination with the client – there may also be settings where the participants are working together on a specific project.
Each module will combine (i) theoretical foundations, (ii) sharing of practical experiences (both by the coach/trainer and the participants, (iii) interactive exercises during the module, and (iv) assignments, to be executed between modules.
Based on experience, some participants will seek and benefit from individual coaching on top of/complementing the program. This allows to dive deeper on specific topics and/or cover specific questions that an individual participant – for whatever reason – prefers not to fully share in the group. Such individual coaching is possible (and encouraged), but it is not part of the standard package.
Also, in case of group project settings, separate problem-solving support or project delivery coaching may be offered as an optional add-on.
Module 1 will serve as an introduction and then move quickly to an overview of key principles and concepts. Module 2 will continue that introduction and then offer a Q&A, before moving to explaining the initial assignment.
Modules 3 – 11 will then follow the following standard pattern: (i) short synthesis of program to date, as introduction, (ii) debrief on assignments; room for questions and experiences, (iii) deep dive on a specific topic (presentation + interactive formats), (iv) new assignment/task.
Module 12 will provide an overall synthesis, debrief on the assignments and experiences throughout the program, provide room for Q&A, look at the perspective going forward – and celebrate completion of the program.
Methodological Foundations
Through the course of this program, participants will delve into the principles of success, exploring the underpinning foundations of the subject, which include but are not limited to: Napoleon Hill’s Principles of Success; Barbara Minto’s Pyramid Principle; Delivery Excellence; Problem Structuring and Solving Frameworks; Vitality: Comprehensive Balance and Well-Being; and Personal, Social and Ecological Sustainability.
Napoleon Hill and the Principles of Success
Around the past several decades, business executives, politicians, philanthropists, and artists from all over the world have been inspired by and directed by The Principles of Success:
1. Develop Definiteness of Purpose
2. Establish a Mastermind Alliance
3. Assemble an Attractive Personality
4. Use Applied Faith
5. Go the Extra Mile
6. Create Personal Initiative
7. Build a Positive Mental Attitude
8. Control Your Enthusiasm
9. Enforce Self-Discipline
10. Think Accurately
11. Control Your Attention
12. Inspire Teamwork
13. Learn from Adversity and Defeat
14. Cultivate Creative Vision
15. Maintain Sound Health
16. Budget Your Time and Money
17. Use Cosmic Habitforce
Different versions and combinations of those Principles exist, as research and writings have been advanced over time, both by Napoleon Hill himself and by others. For the purposes of this program, the individual Principles have been partially grouped and also combined with other tools and techniques, but all Principles will be covered. In addition, interested participants are highly recommended to dive deeper by reading Napoleon Hill’s books.
The Pyramid Principle – Logic in Writing and Thinking (Barbara Minto)
The Pyramid Principle of Communications, also known as the Minto Pyramid Principle (named after Barbara Minto, a former McKinsey partner who developed the thinking and coined the term), is a technique for organizing and processing enormous volumes of data so that a story, message, or presentation may be delivered without leaving out crucial facts.
In written materials or presentations, the Minto Pyramid’s basic tenet is to get straight to the point. This makes sure the audience is engaged and enables the creation of a captivating story that is simple to recall and comprehend.
After introducing the thesis statement, the Minto Pyramid Principle is used to organize the points and arguments. The material is then provided before diverging in an understandable and insightful way to the exact details.
Barbara Minto’s book “The Pyramid Principle” was released by McKinsey & Company in the 1970s. In the shortest amount of time feasible, Barbara Minto was in charge of training new hires to become knowledgeable consultants. Her approach to communicating is as relevant today as it was when Barbara Minto first published her book.
Delivery Excellence
Delivery excellence is a wide field, with a myriad of thinking and publications, from an incredibly wide range of angles. All this interest and research as well as thinking demonstrates one key fact: Delivery excellence is success critical – yet apparently often challenging to achieve.
When speaking of delivery excellence, literature is referring to a “customer-centric approach to defining, building, and releasing a continuous flow of valuable products and services. […] It enables your organization to deliver value efficiently and effectively by eliminating waste through process optimization, increased collaboration and communication across departments, a better understanding of customer needs, and using technology for automation and data-driven decision-making. It must focus on critical success factors such as customer satisfaction, cost reduction, improved quality, and faster market time. It is a continuous effort that requires strategic planning and ongoing execution to drive business value.” (Rachel Hayes, Delivery Excellence: Cultural Framework for Continuous Improvement)
The above definition, and many similar ones, emphasize the customer-centric approach as well as the continuity and comprehensive required for successful delivery. Delivery excellence is a marathon, with a number of sprints required in between. This is what it makes it so difficult. But without actually delivering on whatever you have set your mind on, whatever you are passionate about, it all just remains “hot air”. Without the commitment of getting up again after falling down, without the determination to us use failures as learning opportunities for the next time, success is unlikely. As Napoleon Hill put it: “Every defeat, every disappointment, and every adversity carry seeds of equivalent or greater benefits.”
The “Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact” program also takes a close look at “Deliverology”, as introduced by Sir Michael Barber, e.g., in his book “Deliverology 101”. Originally developed in the public sector context (and in particular focused on education reform), the principles, tools and techniques are suited for a wide range of delivery challenges, not just in the public sector, but also in the private sector – and for personal ambitions and objectives. The biggest advantage: those tools and techniques are very specific and have been tested successfully around the world. Exploring and experiencing them will provide direct impact and show short-term effects for the program participants.
Problem Structuring and Solving Frameworks
The true “secret sauce” of leading consulting firms is their ability of systematically structuring problems, from the problem definition via root-tree analysis all the way to developing hypotheses on potential solutions and assessing them in a systematic way. When hiring new consulting staff, a lot of the focus of internal training and coaching, during training programs and on-the-job, is on honing problem definition, structuring and solving skills. There is a whole collection of instruments and methods for locating the root causes of a problem and developing workable solutions.
The ”Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact” program takes a subset of them, providing the opportunity to experience or advance familiarity and comfort with a hypotheses driven issues tree approach, as applied, e.g., by McKinsey & Company and many other leading consultancies. Those practical techniques and tools will be incorporated into the Principles of Success framework, demonstrating the complementarity of those approaches.
Vitality: Comprehensive Balance and Well-Being
The line separating work and home has gotten increasingly hazy. While blurred lines are not always a bad thing, the speed at which they have blurred has made it difficult for many employees to adjust and strike a healthy work-life balance.
Employees must have a healthy balance between energy and stress, a decent work-life balance, a manageable workload, and they must be physically fit in order to have high levels of vitality and well-being.
Less sick days taken, production rises, and higher staff involvement and commitment are all advantages of this as well.
Hence, the program will also look at thinking about and approaches to work-life balance – regarding that balance as an integral element of being able to achieve impact, rather than an “afterthought”. It will do away with the idea of “longest hours” being the way of showing most commitment and ambition, and focus instead on “most effective hours”.
There is a vast amount of recent literature on this topic, with a lot of inspiration to be gained for it. Without discounting that recent literature and thinking, the program actually intends to also take a step back in history. The topic is not as new as one may think looking at the recent explosion of literature available. One might, for example, find some interesting ideas and “recipes” with Sebastian Kneipp, who died more than 100 years ago, in 1897.
Personal, Social and Ecological Sustainability
One of the most difficult yet gratifying aspects of business might be managing a firm, but is that all there is to it? It takes a lot to create a good working environment, and now more than ever, a sustainable workplace is essential.
The program will explore the range of themes (or angles) associated with “sustainability”. At the moment, the primary focus appears to be on “green sustainability”, potentially in combination with “personal sustainability” (in the sense of work-life balance, as referred to above).
Quoting from a May 2020 article published by Financier Worldwide (Special Report: Business Strategy and Operational Performance, by Marissa Corda and Beth English): “Sustainability has become an important factor in business strategies. How a company performs socially and environmentally is becoming just as important as how it performs financially. The growing demand by consumers and investors for sustainable products and services, coupled with increased scrutiny and reporting on corporate responsibility, are driving companies to pay greater attention to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. However, sustainability is not just about ticking a box. Business has an important role to play in addressing some of the wider global environmental and social issues”.
Sustainability in the workplace is a strategy that calls for leadership and achieving objectives that go beyond laws and regulations. A lot of firms all around the world have embraced this way of thinking and are using it to highlight their corporate values, evaluate impacts and outcomes, stand out competitively, and enhance their operations. Employing sustainability in business gives managers and staff the chance to enhance operations, safeguard personnel, and accomplish sustainability for the entire company.
Industries
In terms of classical sectors, Dr Baumgartner has particular experience in travel infrastructure logistics (including special economic zones and large scale real estate/ city development), the public sector and the not-for-profit sector – but the program “Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact” really applies to anyone and any sector that is committed to really making a difference and achieving major impact.
This service is primarily available to the following industry sectors:
Travel & Tourism
The travel and tourism industry has seen exponential growth in recent times, despite a massive hit from 2020 – 2022. It is not only one of the fastest-growing industries but also one of the largest in the world. An overwhelming number of people like to spend their spare time traveling, and the interest is only increasing with time. The emerging demand has created an enormous opportunity for travel and tourism-related businesses, like tour operators, travel agencies, and a host of related businesses to cater to this emerging demand.
The terms travel and tourism are often used together, but travel and tourism are two different things, although quite closely linked. Travel is the act of moving from one place to another and can refer to short-distance travel, long-distance travel, domestic travel, and overseas travel. Tourism is the act of traveling to another location for business or pleasure. There is a significant overlap between travel and tourism, which is why both the terms are mostly used side by side. Many businesses that cater to the travel industry also cater to the tourism industry and vice versa.
Travel and tourism is a broad term that also includes a wide service industry that caters to the needs of tourists and travelers around the world. There are several sectors and companies that may be included in the travel and tourism or are very closely related.
The transportation sector is one such sector that falls within the travel and tourism industry. It includes all forms of transportation like road transportation, railways, airline industry, water transport, car rental, and coach services. Another form of transportation that could become a reality in the near future is space travel. The most famous example is that of Virgin Galactic, the American spaceflight company that is working towards making space tourism a possibility in the coming years.
Another sector that comes under the travel and tourism industry is accommodation. The accommodation sector includes businesses like hotels, shared accommodations like AirBnBs, hostels, campsites, bed and breakfast, and cruises. Another trend that is gaining traction is Agri-tourism, where people spend time at a farm observing the day-to-day activities or even joining in. Farmhouse accommodation, which typically resembles a B&B, is another growing trend, thanks to the rising interest in Agri-tourism.
The food and beverage sector also caters to the needs of tourists and travelers and is yet another sector that comes under the purview of the travel and tourism industry. The food and beverage sector includes restaurants, catering services, cafes, bars, and nightclubs.
When a tourist or a traveler arrives at a particular location, they usually look for things to do. That is where the entertainment sector, which includes tourist information, tourist guides and tours, shopping, and casinos, comes into play.
Several other connected sectors also fall under the broad purview of the travel and tourism industry. These sectors or businesses promote the travel industry and help connect customers with travel and tourism products. These businesses include financial services, tour operators, travel agents, online travel agencies, and tourism organizations.
This corporate training program helps employees and managers in the travel and tourism sector keep in line with the latest trends and prepare themselves for a major transformation.
Logistics
Many companies offering transport and logistics solutions to their clients provide a complex interlinked service offering. These types of operating models have grown organically over the years and have been developed bottom up. This dynamic process and natural business expansion of service development often creates its own complexities not only with the main providers but also within the supply chains generating yet another organisational function to manage it. These types of operating models over time become inefficient due to duplication, cross contamination of tasks and activities and conflicting objectives.
With the drive for ultimate simplicity on a large scale and need for control, visibility, and efficiency many organisations will consider re-thinking the way business process and the individual operating models of each business function work together and will ultimately be re-designed top down to achieve business objectives with reliability, speed, agility, resilience, cost efficiencies and sustainability being the new ultimate factors for fine tuning of business operations and processes.
There are key areas of the overall top-down operating models emerging for transportation and logistics. These are data, shipment, and stakeholders’ management.
The data management category considers the inventory optimisation, document management, supply chain systems architecture and API integration to improve data flows, formats, and frequencies to improve information accuracy in real time. Collecting and transmitting completed trade documents in time to destination ensuring compliance of the customers and guaranteeing the outcomes. The benefit of this are accurate forecasts that reflect market realities, capability, and enable not only demand sensing but also present an accurate picture of each supply chain partner performance. Collaboration over the end-to-end data flow, technology, processes, and inventory enable the suppliers to enhance the service visibility, automate procure-to-pay process and streamline the workflow. This level of integration is required for multi-enterprise delivery connecting all stakeholders giving the ultimate visibility and control of logistics.
Stakeholder management these days requires collaboration with the clients and the supply chain on every step of the end-to-end process for seamless flow of cargo, information, and documents. In the organically grown operating models tracking diverse and multi-service delivery is the biggest challenge to securing a satisfying seamless level of service to customers; making the supply chain performance and obligation challenging to fit the overall client perspective and to drive individual carrier performance for the benefit of the bigger picture at the same time trying to optimise the performance without the overarching Target Operating Model and solution that simplifies the whole model at scale.
Shipment management (forwarding) is the third component that currently ties the transport and logistics service together. Focusing on the booking management via on-line automated platforms producing data workflows, ability to label and scan goods, shipment planning, loading plans and on-demand comprehensive destination services for storage and distribution organisations has created a level of visibility of the end-to-end process that enables quality checks as per customer requirements.
Real Estate
The Real Estate and Rental and Leasing sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting, leasing, or otherwise allowing the use of tangible or intangible assets, and establishments providing related services. The major portion of this sector comprises establishments that rent, lease, or otherwise allow the use of their own assets by others. The assets may be tangible, as is the case of real estate and equipment, or intangible, as is the case with patents and trademarks.
This sector also includes establishments primarily engaged in managing real estate for others, selling, renting and/or buying real estate for others, and appraising real estate. These activities are closely related to this sector’s main activity, and it was felt that from a production basis they would best be included here. In addition, a substantial proportion of property management is self-performed by lessors. The main components of this sector are the real estate lessors industries (including equity real estate investment trusts (REITs); equipment lessors industries (including motor vehicles, computers, and consumer goods); and lessors of non-financial intangible assets (except copyrighted works).
In the definition applied in this context, the real estate sector also includes the large-scale real estate developers, special economic zone developers and new city developers, a highly dynamic sector that has seen significant growth as a driver of economic activity, with strong outlooks for the future.
Government
Data is increasingly being used to identify areas of underperformance, manage external contracts, and support messaging to demonstrate the good a government is delivering to it’s population. This is dramatically changing how Government is run but is also placing a huge pressure for upskilling so the huge Government workforces have the ability to take advantage of the huge insights the data revolution can have. Most governments have not yet pivoted from traditional operating models to employ the agile, whole-of-government approach required for today’s interconnected, rapidly evolving agenda and population demands.
There are several reasons for this, including the need to role model positive behaviours, the huge pressures from sectors of the population to move harder and faster towards sustainable practices, the opportunities to deliver services in a new way has the potential to both improve quality and reduce costs by reconceptualising how things should be done.
Trust in Government rose somewhat at the start of the pandemic but has fallen since, and misinformation has compounded this loss of trust. The response comes from better and more efficient delivery which does a better job of listening to concerns and delivering policy responses that meet those concerns and prepare their countries for the upcoming transformational challenges.
Non-Profit & Charities
In the same way as for all sectors of the economy, the charity and non-profit sector is experiencing a period of unrelenting change driven by a number of factors including digitalisation, the growing demands from donors for a demonstrable impact, services delivered with transparency and integrity, increased regulation, and the impact of environmental change. Long term trends show this sector continues to grow year on year. As an example, in the US non profits are the third largest workforce, generating $1 trillion contribution to the economy with 1.54 million registered organisations. In the UK the non-profit sector is expected to grow by over 10% in 2022 from its current turnover of $49 billion. Italy had over 350,000 registered non-profits in 2017 and saw a 28% increase in market size between 2001 and 2011, while people in the Netherlands donated over $6 billion to the country’s 65,000 organisations in 2015.
There are huge needs – and demands – for the important work of not-for-profit and charitable organizations. To meet them – and their own aspirations – many of those organizations will need to go through transformational changes, that put them into an (even) stronger position toward meeting their objectives. Napoleon Hill’s Principles of Success are perfectly suited in this context. Their application can help to achieve the major purpose such organizations are driven by, in a way that increases the impact of programmes, while reducing costs, increasing flexibility and improving opportunities for performance management across diffusely organised teams. This requires a significant upskilling for leaders, staff and volunteers so they can take advantage of these opportunities.
The climate crisis has created a lot more demand for support from many populations both in terms of emergency support but also from longer term less glamourous projects helping communities to increase their resilience to climate events. But many charities and non-profits also have a huge carbon footprint, presenting an opportunity for significant improvements. It is not enough for this sector to be the world’s conscience. This role comes with the responsibility to be pro-active in developing the new ways of working essential to survival.
Locations
Geographically, Dr Baumgartner is based between Europe and the Middle East, but also spending a lot of time in the United States, Central Asia and Africa. Hence, there is a high degree of geographical flexibility.
That said, this service is currently primarily available in English within and around the following locations:
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the largest city of the Arabian Peninsula, with almost 8 million inhabitants at this stage – and extensive plans and ambitions of further growth.
As the beating heart of Saudi Arabia, from a business as well as government perspective, Riyadh is currently undergoing change and development at an incredible pace – change and development that is experienced not only in Riyadh, but also in other major cities and regions of Saudi Arabia, such as Jeddah and the provinces along the Red Sea shore or Dammam and the Eastern Province.
This journey of transformation of epic scales the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked is driven by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2023, structured around three major themes: a vibrant society, a thriving economy, an ambitious nation:
“Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2023 is a pathway to the future. Unveiled in 2016, it represents a transformative and deeply ambitious plan to unlock the Kingdom’s vast potential, by creating a diversified, innovative and world-leading nation, for the benefit of future generations.” (Source: www.vision2030.gov.sa)
Transformation and ambitious growth reach from the highest levels of Government via businesses of all sizes – from Saudi Aramco, considered “the world’s most valuable company” all the way too SMEs and individual merchants – to individuals of all walks of life across the country.
“Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact” is perfect for such environment – it has the power of equipping individuals, companies as well as government departments with those additional skills and techniques that will help meet the extremely high ambitions.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, spread (mainly) across a number of islands, is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates as well as the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. With a total area of the Emirate of 67,340 km2 (26,000 sq mi), it is by far the biggest emirate of the UAE and makes up around 87 percent of the federation’s total land area. The city of Abu Dhabi is home to approximately 1.5 million inhabitants.
When coming to Abu Dhabi, one is welcomed by massive developments, especially but not only on Saadiyat Island and Yas Island. In Abu Dhabi, Arab tradition and hospitality meet a modern business environment, welcoming residents as well as visitors from all over the world. This makes Abu Dhabi a very pleasant place to live at, to visit and to do do business at.
Abu Dhabi’s economy is still significantly influenced by the oil industry and related industries as well as wealth generated from oil. That said, Abu Dhabi has strongly diversified over the last years and is now home to a wide varieties of industries as well as a growing tourism destination. Abu Dhabi Global Market has gained an excellent reputation among global financial centers. What stands out in the economic planning of Abu Dhabi is the focus on sustainability from multiple perspectives.
Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact is a very good fit for this ambitious city and its business as well as public sector communities, as the city itself – building on the legacy of Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – embodies and lives many of those very principles.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai has evolved from a regional trade hub into an aspirant global city, recently passing 3 million inhabitants. Unlike Abu Dhabi—which possesses over 90 per cent of the UAE’s oil and gas reserves—Dubai is a post-oil emirate. After peaking at 410,000 barrels per day in 1991, its oil production fell sharply. As a result, Dubai became an early proponent of economic diversification, especially of construction and real estate. In 2000, Dubai ambitiously set a target to grow its gross domestic product to $30 billion by 2010, only to achieve it by 2005.
As the economy of Dubai continues to evolve and create new opportunities, there remain strong incentives for multinational and large regional organizations and conglomerates to invest in and operate from the region. The fast pace of change is underpinned by a strong commitment to technology, digital infrastructure and building modern international hubs for business, leisure and travel.
With its high levels of diversification, Dubai has also created a wealth of new opportunities in the digital and knowledge economies. Increasing value is placed on higher level cognitive (abstract) tasks. Dubai is, therefore, a prime location for companies seeking to evolve innovatively and benefit from a highly global environment in a city that has a lot to offer not just business wise. For many people around the world, Dubai has become a dream destination.
Our Principles of Success program fits perfectly with the ethos of this extremely dynamic city, which always seeks the next challenge. It will enable participants not only to keep pace but actually stay at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness – not only within the highly competitive environment of Dubai, but also in global comparison.
Doha, Qatar
A relatively small Emirate in terms of geographic size and population (just over 2.5m), Qatar is far from short of ambition and opportunities. To the contrary, the business climate is vibrant, and the ever (and rapidly) changing skyline of Doha, its proud capital city, is an indicator of the dynamics found in Qatar. Compared to what it looked like just 15 or 20 years ago, one would be hard pressed to recognize today’s Doha, which is the primary hub and only major city of Qatar.
Qatar’s GDP per capita stands at approximately USD 67,000 (World Bank, 2021), still strongly driven by oil and gas, but increasingly also by other sectors, as part of Qatar’s diversification efforts.
And Qatar is keen to catch global attention and stand out – be it by developing Qatar Airways as one of the world’s most premium airlines, be it by the impressive Museum of Islamic Art and its collections, be it be having been host to the Football World Cup 2022. And that is seen but as the beginning of Qatar’s development plans.
The Qatar National Vision 2030 sets out those ambitions and plans in clear terms. Just a quick look at the forward leaves now doubts about the level of ambitions:
“Charting economic and social progress in modern societies depends on a clear vision and a strategy about how to get there. Wise political leaders know the direction in which they would like their societies to develop, balancing the interests of present and future generations. Qatar National Vision 2030 builds a bridge between the present and the future. It envisages a vibrant and prosperous country in which there is economic and social justice for all, and in which nature and man are in harmony. We need to galvanize our collective energies and direct them toward these aspirations. Strong Islamic and family values will provide our moral and ethical compass. The welfare of our children, and of our children yet to be born, demands that we use our resource-wealth wisely. Qatar must continue to invest in its people so that all can participate fully in economic, social and political life. Qatar must invest too in world class infrastructure to create a dynamic and more diversified economy in which the private sector plays a prominent role. This requires continuous improvements in the efficiency, transparency and accountability of government agencies. […]”
It is in this context that the Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact program can make a major contribution to achieving those ambitions, be it by helping public sector institutions develop the techniques and skills to achieve sustainable impact, be it by supporting private sector entities and/or individuals.
Vienna, AT
The largest city in Austria, Vienna is also one of the country’s nine states. With over one-third of the nation’s population living in the metropolitan region of Vienna, which has 2.9 million people, Vienna is the most populous city in Austria. It also serves as the country’s cultural, economic, and political hub. It is the largest city on the Danube River. Vienna had two million residents before to the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s dissolution in World War I, making it the largest German-speaking city in the world until the turn of the 20th century.
The United Nations, OPEC, and the OSCE are just a few of the important international organizations that call Vienna home. The city is situated in the eastern region of Austria, close to the borders with Slovakia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. This makes Vienna, positioned “in the heart of Europe” an important hub toward Eastern and Central Europe, while at the same time enjoying close links with and to the other German speaking countries (Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein).
The city’s core was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Due to its rich musical history and the fact that many well-known classical performers, including Beethoven and Mozart, called Vienna home, Vienna is also referred to as the “City of Music.” Because Sigmund Freud, the first psychotherapist in history, was born and raised in Vienna, it is also known as the “City of Dreams.” Architectural ensembles abound in Vienna’s historic center, including Baroque palaces and gardens and the late-19th-century Ringstraße, which with its impressive structures, monuments, and parks.
Vienna is renowned for having an outstanding standard of living. The Economist ranked Vienna “the worlds’ most liveable city” in 2022. Mercer’s Quality of Living Index was topped by Vienna in 2019, for the tenth time in a row (no Index has been published since by Mercer, due to the Covid pandemic). Urban planners frequently utilize Vienna as a case study, and Vienna frequently holds conferences on urban planning. Vienna is also a highly popular location for international congresses and conventions.
At the same time, Vienna is also a cosmopolitan city of business, with activities in a wide range of sectors.
Whatever your specific ambition might be, whether directly in Vienna or in one of the surrounding cities and countries (including Germany and Switzerland, but also Eastern Europe), Principles of Success – Achieving Sustainable Impact will help you realize them. (Please note: At this stage, the program is only offered in English.)
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