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When To Innovate?

When To Innovate?

When should you innovate?  When times are tough, most organizations cut costs and hope to weather the storm.  As we’ve discussed in previous articles, hope is not a strategy, and the best time to innovate is ALWAYS.   How can you innovate during tough times? ...
Integration Success- Beyond the Numbers

Integration Success- Beyond the Numbers

A wise man once said that all business problems are people problems.  Never has that been more apparent than when we look at post-merger integrations, 75% of which fail due to people problems (Deloitte.)   We have a client with an aggressive growth plan over the...
Succession Planning:  It’s All About Fit

Succession Planning: It’s All About Fit

A look of terror washed over the face of my CEO client after I asked her, “Who in your organization is best suited to take over after you exit?”  It was then that she realized she didn’t have anyone on her team that she felt had the necessary skills, knowledge, and...
Exit Strategies- A Look Under The Hood

Exit Strategies- A Look Under The Hood

I’m a car-guy.  I read all the magazines and within my circle of family and friends, I’m the one they call for advice when looking for a new car.  I enjoy researching the residual values of exotic cars.  You might say I’m preparing for the deal… that special...