Tips for the New Year
2008 has been a challenging year for most people and businesses, so here are a few tips to ensure 2009 is a success.
A Key to Thriving During Turbulent Times – Positive Attitude
Focusing on developing and maintaining a positive attitude is not expensive in terms of capital or resources.
Succeed During These Turbulent Times – Manage for Cash Part 1: Manage Inventories
Businesses continue to cut back as the economy continues to worsen - seemingly every day. Cutting costs in a reasonable and smart manner is required; however, cost cutting alone rarely achieves success.
Thrive during These Turbulent Times – Stand out in a Crowd
Standing out in the crowd can be uncomfortable. There typically isn't an example to follow - after all, you are unique.
Merger & Acquisition: Integration Key to Success
Why be part of the 80% dissatisfied with merger and acquisition results?
Transform Crisis into Real Change
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).
Success with Cross-Functional Integration
Excellent leadership is required for successful supply-chain management and integration.
Thriving in Volatility & Recession
We are in an era of volatility. Who ever thought we'd get used to commonplace bank failures? How about the Dow rising or falling by hundreds of points in a day? Oil gushing into the Gulf? Toyota quality issues? Never! Get used to erratic change as it is the "new normal".
2011 Trends
The stock market is over 11,500 and the economy seems to be picking up with solid holiday sales, even with big ticket purchases like cars. Who would have thought GM, Ford and Chrysler's sales would rise in December?
The Aftermath of a Layoff
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 [...]