Enduringly successful companies recognize that their greatest competitive advantage lies in their people and in their winning culture. Since these are two items that are difficult for the competition to copy, time, effort, energy and yes, dollars are allocated directly toward building and sustaining both.
Some time ago, I visited an underperforming company. Their Chairman of the Board asked me to spend time on a tour of the facility and to provide feedback. Once that was finished, I was asked what I thought. “You failed the mop test”, was my response. The...
One of the most enduring challenges facing businesses is the development of the next level of supervisors and managers. I often hear from executives who are frustrated by the need to step in and handle management challenges, particularly those involving the performance and behavior of their people.
One of the constant challenges I see for entrepreneurial CEO’s is the sheer number of distractions they face every day. An effective barometer of this is the amount of “stuff” on their desk at any given time. Among the questions I like to ask are the following...
The nature of the printing industry continues to be redefined and at an accelerated pace. Changing customer demand and advances in digital communication options bring major challenges to businesses looking to adapt, anticipate and respond. These shifts indicate a change in strategic focus.
Two essential elements of a sound plan are assumptions (predictions about issues that are likely to impact our business) and contingencies (what we plan to do if unforeseen disruptions require a change of direction). The benefit of creating and documenting planning...