Interest in Global Rises
In order to thrive in today’s business climate, executives have no choice but to get a global perspective. Leaders must find a way to stay on top of the trends, likely impacts and opportunities out there.
Results Follow People
Results follow people who put together strategies and successfully implement them. Great tools help, but people are critical to improving your bottom line.
Unique New Zealand Style Cooperation
Are you creative and cooperative? It might come in quite handy when trying to solve a "work problem" you've had for quite a while (or even think of an innovative new approach) if you emptied your mind to see what new ideas came to you.
The Power of IP (Intellectual Property)
If you are not an executive, ask about your company's IP. Learn about what makes your company different.
Our Competition is Complacency
Avoiding complacency can be as easy as stepping out of your comfort zone.
Organizational Review Can Yield Strategic Weapons
Have you put your organization under review to look for ideas and solutions that may be right in front of you? Take a step back and look for those strategic weapons with an eagle eye at improving performance and your bottom line.
What Elton John and Presenting Ideas Have in Common…
Start with understanding what your audience wants. Who will be listening? What will appeal to them? Put it in their best interest.
LACI and the Power of Partnerships
Strategic partnerships require risk; however, if you are careful in selecting your partners, you can certainly WIN long-term.
How Creativity Matters
February 29, 2016 This weekend, I went to a "paint your pet" event at the Purple Easel. You'll see my handiwork below of my cat, Smokey. Whether this looks like Smokey is debatable; however, it reminded me of the value of creativity. The teacher encouraged the class to use [...]
How Preparation Matters
February 24, 2016 Last weekend, the APICS Southwest district held its 10th annual student case competition. We had 25 teams and 108 students from 3 countries with another 11 teams on the wait list (including another country). We had about 50% undergraduate and 50% graduate level students who competed [...]