Lack of productivity is a challenge for all companies right now. In fact, recent Gallup research showed that 70% percent of U.S. employees are not committed to performing at their best with 52% of those sleepwalking through their day and the other 18% acting out on their dissatisfaction, creating a negative workplace environment. While this is […]
Time and time again we’ve seen public companies grow themselves out of business and one would wonder: Where was their board? While I’ve written many articles about what companies should have in place for sustainable, profitable growth, we haven’t yet looked at the board’s role in the equation. So, what questions does the board need […]
While businesses that make it past early stage have a greater chance of surviving long term with every passing year, growing a company doesn’t become any easier as it ages. There will always be make-or-break decisions on the table, volatile environments to navigate and standard challenges to overcome (like making sure your company’s eggs aren’t […]
Annual end-of-year planning is critical for any organization that has its eye on success. But regardless of how much good intention is behind the planning process, it’s often a time of missed opportunities and, therefore, decreased future profitability, sustainability and growth. The culprits are usually various flaws in the planning process itself, which means that […]
The 8 Financial Key Performance Indicators Every CEO Needs to Measure Once your accounting basis is correct and you’re producing the key 3 financial documents, you can analyze a lot about your company’s financial health. But you still don’t have the full picture. To really understand what’s going on you need measurements that will tell you […]
