At times, we all must make tough choices in the present to prepare for long-term success. All too often we delay acting to change the status quo possibly hoping the issue it will resolve itself. ....
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When developing and implementing strategy you are in the business of change, fighting against the inertia of the status quo. Even the most brilliant plan won’t prevail against the forces of the....
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Change is today’s normal. As individuals are daily routines are besieged by new tools and methods to purchase, communicate and coordinate. Although many of us choose to opt out of many of these....
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This week we have a guest post from my long-time collaborator and master graphic recorder and illustrator, Emily Shepard.
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By the end of January, some three dozen US companies had announced new employee bonuses, hourly wage increases or other modifications in their compensation programs attributed to the 2018 tax cut.....
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I love the Fall. The seasons are change and we start thinking about the holidays. Right, well maybe for most of us, but for those managing a business While that is true for most, there are others....
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The aim of strategic thinkingis to add value to your business, maximize your resources and act as a catalyst for creating competitive advantage. However, it doesn’t just automatically happen.....
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It’s the end of summer, so as the summer travels ends you might think you will have a break from hearing "Are we there yet?". But, as fall approaches and businesses turn their attention to the....
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How do you ensure that your great plan doesn’t unwind during implementation?
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Who’s on first? Dunno. Third base.
I love this classic vaudeville routine from Abbot and Costello. If you have not seen it, watch it and enjoy laughing until you tear up.
But imagine how frustrated....
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