One of the questions I often post to members of senior leadership teams during strategy sessions is this: “If your organization went out of business today, another one just like it would start up a few days later because somebody has to _________________.” I am...
Few items raise more concerns (complaints?) than the subject of meetings. Small or large, routine, or ad hoc, brief, or multi-day, meetings in organizations are known to be an unavoidable evil. We can do better. While there are helpful books on the subject (including...
I read with great interest the story of Saks’ acquisition of both Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. These three fierce competitors in the luxury department store arena came together less than two years ago with the hope of...
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...
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...