Learning to Think Strategically
Newly-promoted executives face a number of significant challenges as they adapt to an executive role. One of the most significant is the ability to think strategically. In my 30 years…
Pay Attention to Key Management Processes
Innovation and continuous improvement keep operating processes efficient and effective, but too often management processes get neglected and they can cause significant problems during growth. What are management processes? Here…
Special Report: Retain Your Key People
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that employees are voluntarily quitting their jobs at the highest rate since the internet boom in 2001, and most of them are getting bigger…
When a Key Manager Isn't Cutting It
Having the right strategy and structure is good, but you need to make sure that you have the right key players in every important management position. Is each one capable…
Fix Organization Structure Issues
Companies tend to organize by functions: Sales, materials, finance, manufacturing, product development, marketing, etc. But nearly all organizations produce value through a relatively small number of processes that go across…