Success with Cross-Functional Integration
Excellent leadership is required for successful supply-chain management and integration.
Thriving in Volatility & Recession
We are in an era of volatility. Who ever thought we'd get used to commonplace bank failures? How about the Dow rising or falling by hundreds of points in a day? Oil gushing into the Gulf? Toyota quality issues? Never! Get used to erratic change as it is the "new normal".
2011 Trends
The stock market is over 11,500 and the economy seems to be picking up with solid holiday sales, even with big ticket purchases like cars. Who would have thought GM, Ford and Chrysler's sales would rise in December?
The Aftermath of a Layoff
Unfortunately, there have been countless layoffs during the recession - and some recent announcements by companies such as American Express and Abbott. Your company will not leverage the recovery if you haven't thought about 'what next' for the survivors: It's all about people. Do the survivors know they are [...]
Success in the New Normal Recovery
As the stock market just topped 12,000, it is apparent we are in a recovery. Yet it is far from a traditional recovery - jobless with limited growth. In fact, to most everyday people, it doesn't feel like a recovery.
Want to Improve Your Business But Not Sure Where to Start?
Learn how your business stacks up with internal and external strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT), then take action.
Lean – Fad or Vehicle to Bottom Line Results?
If you notice and act upon trends, you will succeed. In my 20 years of experience across multiple industries and globally, I've found that a secret to success is identifying trends EARLY in the process and then acting upon them as it makes sense.
Volatility is the New Norm
In today's new normal business environment, volatility is the new norm. Change is required to remain competitive or to become competitive. If you manage change better than your competition, you'll have the opportunity to leapfrog the competition. In the last several years, I've seen a multitude of examples of [...]
Organizational Change
As one of the top topics I typically help clients to strategize and implement, I thought it was worth taking a look at a few tips.
How to make performance management work for you
How many managers or employees think performance management is worthwhile?