Three Things You Forgot Your Company Needed
Does a company with an articulated mission statement have a competitive advantage? What about a clear vision or core values? Most organizations have them; they’re well-worded and catchy, warm and fuzzy—and…
Designed to Fail: What Your Reorganization is Missing
Has your corporate reorganization failed before it even started? If so, you’re not alone. Close to 80% of reorgs fall flat—leading to wasted resources and drops in both customer focus and employee morale…
How to Navigate the B2B Client’s Emotional Journey
How well do you really understand your clients? You may think it only comes down to quality products or services but, underneath it all, your clients are real human beings with real pain points, emotions…
Transitioning from Fortune 100 to Profit 100
Would you feel comfortable building a plane while flying it? Transitioning from a large company to a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) may seem like an easy opportunity to bring in your expertise and innovation…
Mitigating Social Unrest During Restructuring or Turnaround
It can be tempting, and convenient, for mining companies to abandon their corporate social responsibility initiatives when experiencing financial distress. However, Allan Nackan cautions that this could spiral into costly shutdowns, production losses, and even…
Bored Meetings: How to Increase Board Engagement
Are your board meetings downright boring? If so, you’re not alone. Many companies, both public and private, are having trouble stirring up board engagement. Ian Brenner offers some ideas on how to approach your…
Adding a Dash of Science into the Talent Management Mix
It’s estimated that a failed hire can cost a company as much as $220,000. Can your organization afford a hit like that? Ian Brenner offers a unique solution that will result in both…
How Post-Merger Integration Can Make or Break an M&A Transaction
Why do mergers & acquisitions (M&As) fail so often? Studies show that the M&A failure rate is alarmingly high. However, by focusing on three main areas of integration—people, operations and…
Advisory Boards: An Investment Opportunity for Growing Businesses
Establishing advisory boards can be help spur, shape, and manage the growth of private companies. Is your business taking advantage of this intangible asset? If not, you could be leaving valuable insight and expertise on…
Do or Die: How to Win with a Digital Transformation
Follow the story of a Canadian company that pivoted away from a dying business model and leveraged existing capabilities through a digital transformation. Hint—it’s a mix of strategy, personnel, and technology. In the…