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Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory
From my associate Janice Giannini. Many texts address the characteristics/qualities needed for successful Business Development strategies and plans. Many more address the same topic of increasing sales. There may be a few root causes shared by all humans that drive … Read More
AI and Business Development
From my associate Grant Tate. A Real-Time Example of Using AI or ChatGBT to Develop a Business Development Plan ChatGPT has become my research assistant. For the past several months, I’ve been experimenting with the system, exploring how it might … Read More
How to Choose Your Organizational Structure
In my experience, many executives have yet to examine how to best structure (or restructure) their organizations to execute their strategic plans. Often, their employees work longer and harder than if the formal organizational design was adapted to fit the … Read More
The New Wave of Organizations
From my associate Grant Tate. More on the importance of understanding organizational structures. Last week I watched the latest version of the World War I classic, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” a somber and depressive story. As you remember, … Read More
The Purpose of Management Team Structure
In our latest issue of the Paradigm Associates Journal, we take a deep dive into organizational structure. This perspective is from my associate Janice Giannini. We are all aware that there are many effective management team structures. The question is, … Read More
Comprehensive Guide to Developing Employees Part II: Elements to Enhance Employee Development
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of a two-part series surrounding what it takes to develop staff both within relatively small micro-businesses to more extensive organizations. Each article explores different aspects. While employee development can be an essential strategic … Read More
Comprehensive Guide to Developing Employees Part 1: The Business Case For Employee Development
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a two-part series surrounding what it takes to develop staff both within relatively small micro-businesses to more extensive organizations. Each article explores different aspects. Regardless of the size of your organization, employee … Read More
A Whole New World of Training and Development
From my associate Grant Tate. The pandemic threw all our neat organization designs up in the air. Now, at the beginning of 2023, leaders are trying to figure out the new structures to get work done. Leaders are experimenting with … Read More
How To Attract and Keep the Talent You Need
From my associate Janice Giannini. I have been in business for over 40 years, mostly in executive leadership positions. As a result, the insights I’ve garnered working with thousands of professionals, primarily in technology-driven businesses, are straightforward to articulate. Top-line … Read More
Your Business Execution Checklist
From my associate Howard Litwak. A successful organization is one where all the parts are working together (are in alignment). These organizations are innovative, customer responsive, and prevent fires – they’re not spending their time putting out fires. The Star … Read More
