Transforming your business can mean different things to different organizations, based on their current situation. It can be a strong company that is trying to get better, or it could be a company that is struggling and has to get better. Changing the trajectory of your business while protecting your core business has its own […]
There is a distinct market redistribution going on in our world today. Your customer mix, products and volume are all changing. You did not ask for this to happen and neither did your customers, but here we are. Senior leaders are having a difficult time getting a handle on what their specific needs will be. […]
When was the last time you took a hard look at how well your business executes? Some basics include, did we get the project right, did we get it out on time and did the client like it? How about, did we do it within the budget that the client agreed to? Here’s another, did […]
The rules of the game have changed. You need to take a hard look and evaluate your playing field, or markets that you are in. What’s different? What’s the same? Like a coach on the sideline, or a general in a battlefield, you’ll need to make an analysis of the situation and position your unique […]
Best business practices include re-examining your processes and procedures to make sure that they remain relevant. This review becomes crucial during major transitions in the marketplace. As I wrote in Prepare for the All-Clear: 4-Takeaways, “your value proposition and ability to offer high-value solutions and insight may be your key to creating and closing new […]
Industry leaders always keep a keen eye on where their clients are going and what’s happening with the latest technology. Through good times and bad. They have good sense and can make the business case for connecting those two points. Innovators provide their teams with the right technology to build their competitive advantage in the […]
Leading through uncertain times can create challenges that no one has really prepared for. Deciding when to act when dealing with situational fatigue is difficult. Particularly while facing potential irreversible business trends. These times create an unprecedented need for rational thought and problem solving. There will be many unknowns as business tries to emerge from […]
Managing through a crisis can be like driving in the fog — it’s very difficult to have clarity, depth perception, and to confirm that you’re on the right path. It’s times like this that teamwork, communication, and entrepreneurial adrenaline play a major role in helping to guide you through the curve. Financial Accountability The soundness […]
Are your 15 years of experience 15 years of accumulated experiences, or one year of experience repeated 15 times? The answer would hopefully be accumulated experiences. How about your leadership team and sales team – how would they stack up when asked this question? The challenge is to make sure that you and your […]
Whether you were in the top 20% or the bottom 20% of the rankings, you know that the balance of 2020 will be a year of transformation. Both ends of the spectrum will work hard to get back to some sense of normal. While a recovery will undoubtedly appear, not all participants will benefit equally. […]