For a primer on developing an effective mission statement, download the digital version of “Understanding & Implementing Strategy & Planning” here. It can be argued that many industries are challenged by a rapidly changing and uncertain operating...
As a long-time sports fan, I am taken by the number of head football coaches who are shown the door at the end of the season. There are many reasons for this; the most obvious being too many losses as is the case with my team this year (and the year before that,...
In his most recent report on the current state of the industry, preeminent economist Andy Paparozzi highlights major concerns and priorities for printing company owners and executives for the coming year. Top concerns are centered on increasing sales, controlling...
In their seminal report on “the future of work”, the Gallup organization published the results of their global study in a book titled “It’s the Manager”. In the subtitle, they make this observation: “The quality of managers and team leaders is the single biggest...
To get started, download my free eBook, ”Understanding and Implementing Strategy & Planning” Ok, so strategic planning may not sound like the most glamorous thing to do, especially now with the considerable pressure business owners are under to perform in a...
A recent Wall Street Journal article offers up some interesting observations on ways professional services organizations are charging their clients. Seems the long-held tradition of billing by the hour is under serious review. According to the author, Rita Gunther...