Seizing the Opportunity to Triple Your Revenue Last month we examined a major force in the business marketplace – the threat of “disruption” and how to overcome it by creating game changing innovations within your company. This month I would like to look at the flip side, the incredible opportunity being presented to virtually every […]
Archive for the ‘Innovation’ Category
08/31/2016
August 2016 – Is Economic Disruption Knocking at Your Company’s Door?
Is Economic Disruption Knocking at Your Company’s Door? Various thought leaders say we have moved from the Information Age to the Innovation Age and companies that innovate faster than their competition will be the future winners. We see that all around us. New innovative companies are springing up almost overnight, while other, more established organizations […]
07/31/2016
July 2016 – Using Your IT Area as a Strategic Asset
Using Your IT Area as a Strategic Asset I recently saw a very futuristic TV commercial by Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) that touted the announcement of their “The Machine”. You may have seen it too or another related one. As I reflected on this ad I wondered what cutting edge technology would be unveiled in […]
04/30/2016
April 2016 – Differentiate or Die
Differentiate or Die The handwriting on the wall is clear – if your business does not differentiate itself from its competition you will lose market share and may eventually become extinct! Virtually every company is increasingly feeling the onslaught from new and existing competitors. If you are a new business the question you wrestle with […]
11/30/2015
November 2015 – How to Foster Breakthrough Innovation in Your Organization
How to Foster Breakthrough Innovation in Your Organization According to an insightful study by the executive development firm, Future Workplace, which examined how Millennials, Generation Xers and Baby Boomers function together in the work environment, it was found that the area they most desired training in was how to become more innovative. So in reality, […]
03/31/2015
March 2015 – The Five Roles of a Leader
The Five Roles of a Leader A couple of weeks ago I met Paul, a gentle, kind hearted man in his late 50’s at a noisy business networking event. During our conversation he said “I am starting a new business and don’t really know where to start or what it means to lead a company. […]
11/30/2014
November 2014 – How to Turn your employees into your company’s raving fans
How to Turn Your Employees Into Your Company’s Raving Fans In an October 2014 article I shared a story about Irene, a perky woman in her late 30’s who owns a 12 person health care business. She said to me “Can you do anything about my employees? They just are not on the same page […]
10/31/2014
October 2014 – Getting Your Employees On Board
Getting Your Employees On Board Recently I was talking with Irene, a perky woman in her late 30’s who owns a 12 person health care business. As we chatted about what we do she said “Can you do anything about my employees? They just are not on the same page as me.” She went on […]
09/30/2014
September 2014 – Maximizing Your Business’ Revenue While Increasing Your Freedom
Maximizing Your Business’ Revenue While Increasing Your Freedom Recently I met Desmond who owns a small marketing company at a party and as we were discussing what each of us did for a living he shared, “some days I just hate having my own business”. I asked why? He responded, I feel like it’s always […]
08/29/2014
August 2014 – Are You Using Your Business’ Valuable Assets Wisely?
Are You Using Your Business’ Valuable Assets Wisely? Are you using your business’ valuable assets wisely? Are you employing your company’s limited time, money and talent in the most productive way? Do you know the specific areas of your organization in which to invest that will give you the biggest payback? Let me tell you […]
