by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Results, Viability
A Client’s Breakthrough Last spring, I met with a CEO whose biotech firm was thriving, posting record profits. Yet, their customers and employees wanted more, more investment in community health and more action on pressing issues. The CEO feared that diverting funds...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Management, Business Plans, Capability, Execution
Introduction Have you ever wondered what makes a business tick? Like Dorothy when she pulled back the curtain in The Wizard of Oz, peering behind the scenes reveals the actual mechanics of how businesses operate. From strategy to execution, understanding the inner...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 18, 2025 | Operations
In business, success hinges not just on a great idea or a talented team but on the processes that govern how work gets done. Well-defined, transparent processes align goals, optimize resources, and drive profitability, while poor or ad hoc processes can lead to...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 13, 2025 | Business Articles, Execution, Results, Viability
I’ve been writing and advising on balancing short-term and long-term business priorities for years. The issue has become even more critical as executives face intense pressure to deliver short-term results while ensuring long-term growth. Too often, decision-making...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 12, 2025 | Business Articles, Capability, Execution, Leadership, Operations
Introduction The concept of “teamship” emphasizes collective collaboration, mutual accountability, and shared purpose within a team. Unlike traditional hierarchical models, teamship fosters a culture where every member contributes to decision-making and...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 11, 2025 | Business Articles, Operations, Viability
A Real World Case Acme Contract Manufacturing (a pseudonym to protect the company’s identity), a division of a publicly traded industrial conglomerate, is grappling with a severe operational, financial, and inventory crisis. The company’s mismanagement of...
