The current recession has thrust many companies and individuals into crisis - at a minimum, plans have been put on hold, and in many cases, it has been the worst crisis experienced since the Great Depression (if the company was around since then).
Excellent leadership is required for successful supply-chain management and integration.
Unfortunately, there have been countless layoffs during the recession - and some recent announcements by companies such as American Express and Abbott. Your company will not leverage the recovery if you haven't thought about 'what next' for the survivors: It's all about people. Do the survivors know they are [...]
In today's new normal business environment, volatility is the new norm. Change is required to remain competitive or to become competitive. If you manage change better than your competition, you'll have the opportunity to leapfrog the competition. In the last several years, I've seen a multitude of examples of [...]
As one of the top topics I typically help clients to strategize and implement, I thought it was worth taking a look at a few tips.
How many managers or employees think performance management is worthwhile?
Why track performance? Not tracking performance would be the same as if you watched a football game and never knew the score.
The good news is that none of these actions require sophisticated tools or systems - give it a try today.
Once the people elements are in place, processes compliment them. Implementing processes boils down to planning, executing, auditing and standardizing. Again, the key to success ties back to people.
Those clients who are able to execute strategies and plans are those who are the most successful – grow the business even in a downturn and improve profitability.
