Quit Trying to Manage Change! Why Great Strategies Fail

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Companies often struggle navigating growth, because they react to the changing environment without testing assumptions and identifying key initiatives that are inclusive of all players. They fail to look at the business as a whole and determine…

Death by Meeting (How High Functioning Teams Rise Above it)

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The title of this article is from Patrick Lencioni’s book “Death by Meeting”. It is centered on one of the most painful problems of business: bad meetings. While it’s true that much of the time spent in meetings is wasted, the solution…

Slipping Clutch Syndrome – When “I Think I Can” Is Just Not Enough

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A former colleague of mine, Joe Clark, introduced me to the concept of the “Slipping Clutch Syndrome”. The analogy is so powerful, it begs repeating. Have you ever begun a new strategy within your organization only for the initiative…

Holistic Leadership

Teams are a vehicle for getting something done.  The term "teamwork" is tossed about, but you can’t fully appreciate its meaning until something is accomplished. In my experience, when a group of people identify with a shared direction,…

Is Your Business in a Transition Zone? Don’t Be Caught Unaware!

Growth is a natural outcome of any successful enterprise. Even though growth is traditionally sought after, it can cause make or break points in many companies. The chaos that occurs during that period is not something a business can avoid.…

Organizational Complexity & Its Strategic Role in Your Business

When hiring a new employee or expanding the team, the screening process is usually designed to focus solely on the skill set and assets the candidate brings to the position. Can they accomplish the tasks efficiently? How much training will be…

Do You Think Your Current Business Model Is Effective?

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Smart businesses understand the importance of developing and maintaining a business model for their company. A business model is a map to follow when it comes to generating revenue and making profits. It’s an essential aspect of running an…

Leadership Style And How It Affects Your Business

A company generally has a handful of people in a leadership role. As all individuals are different, these leaders incorporate different styles when it comes to managing their work, directing their team members and overall performance. Leadership…

Big Data for Big Goals

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There seems to be a lot of buzz in the news about CEOs not harnessing the power of big data. In a global survey of 362 executives conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, data driven organizations appear to function differently. It starts…

The Three Gates of Focus That Help Navigate Growth

Every business undergoes growing pains during its development. Often, multiple issues arise simultaneously, when leaders need to effectively prioritize focus and create resolutions promptly. How do you do that while maintaining the overall well-being…