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Office Hours with SIU System President Dan MahonyHow Universities Power Economic Growth and Community PartnershipsAs students come back into the classrooms for the semester, we know the university also has a significant impact on the communities where the universities are located beyond the education of students. In addition to the large economic impact on the state, there are many ways that the university helps support growth in the region. In this episode of Office Hours with SIU System President Dan Mahony, we hear from Michael Jessup, Jo Ann DiMaggio May, and Dr. Connie Frey-Spurlock as they reveal how SIU helps entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses, builds powerful community partnerships and creates opportunities for s...
2025-08-2029 min
Femtech At WorkThe Future of Work: How Capital Group Prioritizes Employee WellbeingImagine working for a company that truly cares about your wellbeing, provides unparalleled support for your family planning needs, and prioritizes your mental health and financial security. Are you ready to upgrade your approach to employee benefits and wellbeing?Join us for a fascinating conversation with Corporate Champion Connie Siu, Director of Human Resources Asia Pacific at Capital Group, a trailblazing organization that's redefining the future of work.Key Takeaways:What does Capital Group offer to support employees' family planning and fertility needs?What benefits does Capital Group offer to support employees...
2025-08-0716 min
Within The MistSpace Coast Astrology with Connie SiuJoin Gary today as he journeys Within the Mist to welcome Connie Siu — a gifted psychic and seasoned spiritual guide.With over a decade of experience with Space Coast Astrology, Connie blends astrology and tarot to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s deeper mysteries.But her talents don’t stop there. Connie also leads spine-chilling ghost tours through the haunted streets of Orlando, captivating audiences with tales from beyond. As an active investigator with the Coastal Atlantic Paranormal Association, she fearlessly explores the unknown in search of the truth hidden in the shadows....
2025-07-0339 min
The Executive EdgeGet results that countEpisode 204 Released February 20, 2025 This week's guest is Connie Siu, a management consultant who helps businesses achieve profitable growth, transfrom operation and align teams for outstanding performance. On the show, Connie talks about her book "Get Results that Count" and her belief that businesses need to optimise their results measurement to drive success. Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall
2025-02-2029 min
Count Me In®Ep. 248: Connie Siu - The Importance of a Data Driven CultureJoin host Adam Larson and special guest Connie Siu, President of CDC Synectics Inc and an author, as they unpack the complexities of building a data-driven culture in the business world. Tune in to this episode to discover the essential characteristics and challenges of fostering a data-driven environment within an organization. Adam and Connie provide valuable insights and practical advice on overcoming obstacles, assessing effectiveness, and turning data into informed decisions. Get ready to explore how a data-driven culture can revolutionize your approach to business!Full Episode Transcript: < > Adam: Welcome to another insightfu...
2024-01-0827 min
The Allan McKay Podcast345 -- Women in VFXTEHMINA BEG is a New-York based VFX supervisor currently working at Molecule VFX. She has previously worked at Zoic Studios, The Mill, MPC. Tehmina’s credits include Homeland, Quantifco, The Blacklist, And Just Like That, Modern Love and many more. She is a self-taught artist and photographer. MAGGIE OH is currently a Sr. Technical Program Manager for Machine Learning and Computer Vision on Google's Project Starline. Her previous roles include TL, Lighting TD, Lead Technical Artist, and programmer on projects such as Stadia, Mandalorian, #LiveCGX (AR Fashion Show at London Fashion Week 2018), Hololens, Halo 4, Star Wars, Pirates of the Ca...
2022-04-051h 06
Your Expert Advantage: A Higher Level of Management ConsultingExploring the 6 Key Components of a Sound Business StrategyYour Expert Advantage: A Higher Level of Management Consulting
Episode 1 Show Notes: Exploring the 6 Key Components of a Sound Business Strategy
Today, host James Grieve, CMC and Connie Siu, CMC discuss her journey in consulting and goes into detail on the key components of a sound business strategy, and how to develop that strategy to help ensure long-term success.
On this episode of Your Expert Advantage: A Higher Level of Management Consulting
● How Connie Siu got into the consulting profession and transitioned from a career in engineering
● The most rewa...
2022-01-1937 min
StrictlyVC DownloadA Peek into Web3 Power Player Animoca BrandsConnie & Alex chat with Yat Siu, founder and CEO of Animoca Brands, a gaming company and Web3 holding company that was an early investor in such breakthrough crypto companies as OpenSea and Dapper Labs.Music: 1. "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired)2. "Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance)3. "Dream Catcher" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher)4. "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea)5. "EDM Detection Mode" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3687-edm-detection-mode)L...
2022-01-0851 min
The Allan McKay PodcastEpisode 277 -- JEFFREY -- The Creative TeamConnie Siu is the Writer and Director of short film Jeffrey. She holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, graduated cum laude from SFSU with a BA in Fine Art, and attended UCLA’s Producers Workshop Program. Connie is the former Chairman and co-founder of the San Francisco Chapter of Siggraph, the former Vice-Chair of the U.S. Sports Film Festival, and served as Executive Director of the Pre-Visualization Society. Jeffrey is a short film that was shot as a virtual production in 2020. It’s a love story whose main character Jeffrey repai...
2020-12-151h 10
Make It CountDo You Know What It Takes to Succeed?The right action accelerates execution. It is beneficial to execute with focus and purpose. Otherwise, you might waste time and effort.
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2016-07-2102 minMake It Count4 Steps to Maintain Project MomentumMeeting timelines is important for project execution. There are four step to maintain momentum.
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2016-06-1600 minMake It Count5 Myths of Complex SolutionsThere are different solutions to tackle a problem. A complex solution is not necessarily a better one. Look out for these 5 myths.
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2016-05-2100 minMake It CountWorking Decisively in the Gray ZoneDealing with uncertainties could be nerve-wracking. There are 3 techniques you could use.
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2016-04-2000 minMake It CountIt’s All In the DetailsExecution is all about details. To be successful, there are four things you need.
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2016-03-0900 minMake It CountWhy Causality is Important to Results MeasurementNot sure what drives success? Consider the causal link to result. The relationship between action and outcome is crucial to defining what is important to measure.
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2016-02-1600 minMake It CountAre You an Effective Manager?Are you able to manage your team for sound performance? There are 4 things you could do to enhance your effectiveness.
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2016-01-2000 minMake It CountDid You Achieve Your Goals?To assess whether you have achieved your goals for the year, you need to review the results you have been monitoring. Listen to the podcast and see what the 3 key elements are for results measurement.
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2015-12-3000 minMake It CountThe Incredible Contagious EnergyIt is frustrating when negativity puts a halt to an otherwise meaningful discussion on solving a problem. See how you could turn things around by leading with focus and positive thinking.
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2015-11-1900 minMake It Count5 Ways to Help Overwhelmed EmployeesProductivity is greatly impacted when your employees are overwhelmed. There are 5 ways you could help.
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2015-10-3000 minMake It Count10 Ways to Benefit from ConsistencyConsistency business practices boost customer satisfaction and productivity. Find out how you could leverage it.
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2015-09-1800 minMake It CountHow to Make Sound Fact-based DecisionsFact-based decision-making is one of the many approaches to decision-making. Having the data doesn’t help to make sound decisions unless you do 5 things.
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2015-08-1800 minMake It CountAre You Treating Cause or Effect?Effects get us excited about taking action. Dealing with a cause usually takes more effort than dealing with an effect. Find out why and aim for a real solution.
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2015-07-2200 minMake It CountSimplicity is GoldenWork tasks consume time and money. By keeping things simple, you expedite completion and improve productivity. More importantly, you build a solid foundation for transitioning to the digital era. Review the two areas Connie identifies for opportunities to simplify work activities.
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2015-06-1900 minMake It CountAre You Solving the Right Problem?Do you want to make sure that you are clear on the problem you need to solve? There are 7 questions you ought to ask.
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2015-05-2700 minMake It CountWinning Minds for ChangeResistance is a key barrier to change implementation. There is no short-cut to getting people on-side. An effective tact is to sell the case for change through winning minds.
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2015-04-2301 minMake It CountHow to Orient Your Operations to be Customer-focusedOperational excellence is more than an internal business challenge. Find out how to orient your operations to be customer-focused to build customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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2015-03-1802 minMake It CountTips on Developing a Scoring Model for Decision MakingTo make sound decisions, you need a scoring model to rank the options. Connie shares a few tips on developing a good model.
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2015-01-2202 minMake It CountHow to Select Prioritization CriteriaTips on how to select relevant criteria for prioritization.
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2015-01-1702 minMake It CountDifferences between Common Practices and Best PracticesCommon practices are not necessarily best practices. Connie shares a few distinct differences between the two.
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2014-11-1402 minMake It CountHow to Avoid ComplacencyComplacency is a silent damper of improvement. Connie highlights the causes for complacency that companies need to look out for.
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2014-10-3002 minMake It CountHow Your Company can Benefit from StandardizationStandardization helps to streamline operations and simplify administration. Connie shares a few tips on how your business can benefit from it.
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2014-09-1904 minMake It CountTypes of Performance MeasuresThe different types of performance measures are used for different purposes. Don’t get overwhelmed by their label, focus on what you want to achieve.
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2014-08-1403 minMake It CountHow to Stop the Vicious CycleWhen an issue repeatedly usurps resources that could have been better utilized, it is time to stop the vicious cycle. Connie shares a few tips on how to free yourself from the dilemma.
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2014-07-1802 minMake It CountHow to Stop Paving the Cow PathDoing work the same old way would get you the same result. Listen for tips on how to overcome the problems with paving the cow path.
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2014-06-1103 minMake It CountHow to Select Initiatives that Align with Strategic GoalsWant to maximize the return on investment of your initiatives? Ask 3 important questions to verify the link between your initiative and your business goals.
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2014-05-2002 minMake It CountChange Management – Communication StrategyChange causes anxiety. There are 5 elements that you need to incorporate into your communication strategy.
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2014-04-0302 minMake It CountEnd-to-end ThinkingConnie explains why end-to-end thinking is important for effective execution.
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2014-02-2602 minMake It CountTurning Actions into Results – Part 3 Leverage helps to expedite results and optimize ROI.
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2014-01-2903 minMake It CountTurning Actions into Results – Part 2 Results can be expedited through simplicity.
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2014-01-2202 minMake It CountTurning Actions into Results – Part 1 Actions might not deliver results if there is a lack of focus. Listen to find out why.
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2014-01-1702 minMake It CountChallenges with Benchmarking Results Connie shares key considerations for benchmarking business results.
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2013-11-2702 minMake It CountHow to Formulate StrategyConnie outlines the 6 steps for strategy formulation. This is part 3 of the 3-part podcast series on strategy.
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2013-10-0102 minMake It CountWhy is Strategy Important?Strategy serves as a beacon for a business. Connie explains why it is important. This is part 2 of a 3-part podcast series on strategy.
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2013-09-2603 minMake It CountWhat is Strategy?Connie defines what business strategy is. This is part 1 of a 3-part podcast series on strategy.
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2013-09-2402 minMake It CountHow to Measure IntangiblesConnie shares tips on how to measure intangibles.
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2013-08-0702 minMake It CountFinding a Balance Between the Use of Old and New Technology Connie shares tips on what company should take into consideration when looking at implementing new technology.
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2013-07-1602 minMake It CountTop Reasons for an Organization’s DemiseConnie explains the three top reasons for a company’s demise.
Lack of a strategy
Not able to act quickly
Poor management of finances
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2013-07-0902 minMake It CountBest Ideas to Increase Your Competitive AdvantageConnie shares tips on how companies can increase their competitive advantage.
1. Build on the value proposition of your business
2. Know your competition and differentiate your offerings
3. Anticipate customer needs
4. Innovate
5. Optimize the cost structure
6. Drive operational efficiency
7. Build expertise in your employees
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2013-07-0202 minMake It CountThe Toughest Challenge with Change ManagementConnie explains that there are two sides to change management: the technical side and the people side.The people side of change tends to present the most challenges when it comes to change management.
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2013-06-2502 minMake It CountWhy Compensation on Performance is a ProblemConnie shares some problems that can arise from compensating strictly on performance.
1. Employees only focus on areas they are good at, and ignore those that need improvement
2. Employees are unwilling to accept measurement on work which they don’t have control
3. Employees will see this as a way that management penalizes poor performance, or mistakes
4. Employees may hide problems
5. Employees may not be receptive to collaboration
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2013-06-1802 minMake It CountWhy is Mission & Strategy Critical to Sustain Business Growth?Connie explains why organizations must have a clearly mapped out mission and strategy.
1. Defined goals
2. Clear direction
3. Criteria for setting priorities
4. Filters for decision making
5. Guidance on day-to-day operations
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2013-06-1101 minMake It CountBest Practices for Getting Work Done with Limited ResourcesConnie shares tips on how to get work done when faced with the challenge of having limited resources.
1. Revisit priorities
2. Review the timeline
3. Filter unnecessary work
4. Improve efficiency
5. Outsource to a 3rd party
6. Borrow resources from other areas
7. Get temporary help
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2013-06-0402 minMake It CountHow Do You Grow, Nurture and Protect KnowledgeConnie shares 5 ways that organizations can protect their knowledge.
1. Document processes and know-how
2. Pay attention to cross-training employees
3. Find ways to use the knowledge so it is not forgotten
4. Provide continual development
5. Retain talent
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2013-05-2801 minMake It CountAlignment of Execution with StrategyConnie shares 5 tips on how companies align execution with their strategy.
1. Have a roadmap for execution
2. Allocate adequate resources
3. Gain alignment on priorities
4. Be resilient
5. Communicate progress regularly
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2013-05-1402 minMake It CountBiggest Mistakes Organizations MakeConnie shines a light on some of the biggest mistakes she sees organizations make.
1. Not explaining what the company’s strategic direction is
2. Not paying attention to execution
3. Using performance measurement to penalize workers
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2013-05-0701 minMake It CountSustaining Operational Framework for GrowthConnie shares 4 elements for sustainable operational growth.
1. Structure
2. Scalability
3. People mobilization
4. Adaptability
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2013-04-3001 minMake It CountHow to Integrate Process, Technology, and People
Connie shares 3 ways to best integrate process, technology, and people.
1. Start with process and define what work needs to be done, who will do it, how they will do it, when and where it will get done.
2. Explore how to leverage technology.
3. Utilize the skills of your people to accomplish your goals.
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2013-04-2301 minMake It CountHow to Improve Collaboration
Connie shares 2 ideas on how to improve collaboration in your workplace.
1. Create a forum for sharing information
2. Educate people on work that is taking place within the organization
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2013-04-1201 minMake It CountThe Communication GapConnie shares tips from her best clients, on how to improve communication:
The “big picture”
Clarity on need
Value of information
Timeliness
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2013-04-0901 minMake It CountCommunication Between Business UnitsConnie shares 8 reasons why communication breaks down in businesses.
Sender is not aware that he needs to share the information
Receiver does not know who has the information
No one is accountable to make sure that the information is communicated
Oversight on sender’s or receiver’s part
Personal issues and conflicts
Misinterpretation of the need
Sharing the wrong information
Sharing inadequate information
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2013-04-0401 minMake It CountWhy Rely on Outside ConsultantsOrganizations are often looking for new ways to improve their business. Hiring an outside consultant is a great way to do this, and Connie explains why.
Fresh perspectives
Impartial and objective views
Speed
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2013-03-2801 minMake It CountChallenge #3 My Clients Face – TechnologyTechnology is a common struggle within organizations. Connie shares some tips on how to deal with this issue.
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2013-03-1901 minMake It CountChallenge #2 My Clients Face – The People ChallengeDo you have any challenge with people in your business? Listen to this podcast on how to handle employees who are uncooperative or ineffective.
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2013-03-1402 minMake It CountChallenge #1 My Clients Face – Do More with LessConnie explains the pressure to do more with less and offers two suggestions on how companies can be more effective with their resources.
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2013-03-1202 minMake It CountProfile of My Best ClientsConnie shares four traits that she finds in her most successful clients.
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2013-03-0401 minMake It CountWhy Do We Need A Feedback System?Do you have a feedback system for your business? Learn how performance measurement can help run your business more effectively.
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2012-12-0803 minMake It CountWork ObservationObservation is one of the best ways to see what’s working and what’s not working. Learn how to use observation to uncover operational challenges.
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2012-09-1002 minMake It CountHow To Run Effective MeetingsUnproductive meetings are time wasters. Learn how to run effective meetings.
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2012-07-2404 minMake It CountProductivity ImprovementProductivity improvement is about increasing output from the resources you invest.
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2012-06-2506 minMake It CountEssential Elements Of ProcessProcess drives how work is done. There are six elements you need to examine to improve process
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2012-05-2403 minMake It CountThe Purpose of Performance MeasurementIt is essential for organizations to track performance. However, you want to measure meaningful results. Connie shares a few tips on performance management.
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2012-04-1702 min