With the accelerating changes in technology, cyber-security, and geopolitical tensions, the question arises are US company Boards addressing National Security as a significant risk? Or perhaps the better question would be: how do Boards need to address the impact and … Read More
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of an ongoing series surrounding what it takes to move from a relatively small, micro-business to a more robust, larger organization. Each article explores a different aspect of that journey. In the 1st installment, … Read More
I just can’t understand the guy. It seems every time an issue comes up or a decision has to be made, he lands on the opposite side from me and most of our colleagues on the executive team. What the … Read More
We are focusing on people for this edition of our newsletter. But, as I thoughtfully consider the many challenges in today’s work environment, I can’t help feeling that connecting the dots might yield better results for everyone. What are the … Read More
The Power of Personal Assessments As with any journey, in order to know the path to our destination, we must be aware of our starting point. The life journey is no different. To find the starting point, we need … Read More
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of an ongoing series surrounding what it takes to move from a relatively small micro-business to a more robust, larger organization. Each article will explore a different aspect of this journey. Starting with … Read More
From my associate, Eileen Nonemaker. A client asked for some hints on handling a millennial employee. Since this was the second request for help in managing this employee, I asked if it was a generational issue or if this employee … Read More
To put things in perspective, in the 1960s executives spent about 10 hours/week in meetings. By 2017, that number ballooned to almost 23 hours a week on average. According to The Atlantic, since the start of the pandemic, with more people … Read More
From my associate Janice Giannini. When we talk about sustainable capitalism today, the conversations frequently focus on the physical environment. While that is a critical element of sustainability, it is not the total picture. Sustainability needs to integrate the four … Read More
From my associate Janice Giannini. When technology and societal priorities are rapidly changing, the conversation frequently arises “is our strategy relevant and successful?” There isn’t a standard quiz that can give you a grade of A, B, C, or F … Read More
