Category Archives: Corporate Finance

Improve Your Planning Effectiveness by Doing Less

Why is planning so often avoided? Even when it is done it’s often ineffective. More often than not I run into businesses without a plan for where they’re going. In many cases they’re smaller organizations, but it’s certainly not limited … Continue reading

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How Well Intended Rewards Backfire

Not long ago I listened to a frustrated company owner describe what he thought was a lack of appreciation for his ongoing generosity. For a number of years he recognized a special day in the company with a small, $50, … Continue reading

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Selling a Business in Turbulent Times

For owners who prepare well, there are still good opportunities to get top dollar for your business even during turbulent times. In a recent podcast conversation with an M&A executive, we discuss some of the ways to capitalize on the … Continue reading

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Maximizing Strategic Success

For a couple decades now we’ve heard claims from change experts such as Joh Kotter and McKinsey & Company that on average, 70% of new, large-scale strategic initiatives fall short of their goal.  Even if the basis for the claim … Continue reading

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Getting Something For Nothing

Free. Who doesn’t like free – getting something for nothing? It’s a great concept when I’m shopping, but when it comes to employee engagement, getting something for nothing can be a motivation killer. We’ve all experienced them in our career … Continue reading

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