by Lea Strickland | Jul 11, 2025 | Business Articles, Change Management
Understanding How Organizations Transform The Personal Nature One of the most basic things we need to understand about change is that it is personal. Organizations don’t transform if people don’t implement new methods and tools. External sources (people,...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 1, 2025 | Business Articles, Change Management, Leadership, Operations
Introduction The pace of business is unrelenting; new technologies, shifting customer expectations, and global uncertainties demand financial systems that not only scale but also adapt proactively. Building on Scaling Smart: Advancing Financial Systems for Long-Term...
by Lea Strickland | May 29, 2025 | Business Articles, Change Management, Leadership, Viability
CEOs must navigate uncertainty with resilience and adaptability in this era of rapid change, marked by economic volatility, technological disruption, and global crises. Effective crisis management distinguishes exceptional leaders and ensures organizational stability...
by Lea Strickland | May 16, 2025 | Business Articles, Change Management, Competitiveness, Credibility, Execution, Leadership, Operations
Background Boeing, a cornerstone of the global aerospace industry, has faced significant challenges in recent years that have tarnished its reputation and strained its operations. From high-profile safety and quality issues with its commercial aircraft to substantial...
by Lea Strickland | May 6, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Capability, Change Management, Competitiveness, Economy and Economics, Entrepreneur, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Small Business, Small Business, Viability
Trump’s tariffs and economic strategy have refashioned the global trade landscape. These tariffs have sent ripples (and, for some, tsunami-like waves) through markets, creating challenges and opportunities. For U.S. businesses, small and large, these tariffs...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 9, 2020 | Business Articles, Change Management, Strategy
Beware The Zombie Business Apocalypse What are Zombie Companies? The walking dead are zombies. Zombie companies are businesses that require recurring bailouts to stay in business. These firms cannot repay their debt. They are companies that are dead when you look at...