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...
I read with great interest a recent article in the Wall Street Journal which describes long-time Warren Buffet colleague (and business partner with Berkshire Hathaway) Charlie Munger’s final few years. Munger died two years ago just weeks shy of his 100th birthday....
Great strategy starts with honest evaluation. By examining what’s significant, strategic, and profitable, leaders can renew focus and reallocate resources where they matter most.
People and organizations often attempt to chase multiple priorities, objectives, and goals simultaneously. While this approach may seem productive at first, it frequently leads to initiatives that start strong but rarely finish. Resources, time, and attention are constantly pulled from one “priority” to the next, leaving a trail of incomplete targets and frustrated team members. There’s a better way: the power of focusing on one priority at a time.