In a recent conversation with the CEO of a prospective client, I asked whether they had a statement of corporate values. He proudly answered in the affirmative. So far, so good. I asked what they were. Not only was he not sure what they...
Among the many lessons and insights gained from decades of working with independent business owners, a particularly compelling one has to do with the development and growth of businesses over time; the business life cycle, if you will. This business life cycle can...
In working with clients on their strategic plans, I am often told that they had been thinking about planning for some time but were putting it off for any number of reasons. The most common seems to be the feeling that the planning process can be overwhelming and...
For most businesses, the planning process depends on the quality and accuracy of underlying assumptions upon which the plan is built. While most plans call for improvement, the external operating environment continues to place challenges in front of every...
While there is no shortage of conversation about corporate culture, defining and measuring it remains an elusive concept. Ask any organizational leader and they will quickly agree that culture is a driving force in the success of any enterprise. For something...
With the start of a new year, business leaders begin to think in earnest about their prospects for organizational growth. What can entrepreneurial leaders do now to ensure their organization is best positioned for success no matter what lies ahead? While no one can...