by Lea Strickland | Jun 27, 2025 | Business Articles, Capability, Results, Viability
Introduction Pinpointing the exact reasons for poor performance can be challenging without specific details about the outcomes your organization is pursuing. The starting point is clearly defining the issue and assessing your company’s performance. Is it...
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 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 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...
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 19, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Concept, Execution, Opportunity, Viability
The Key to Turning Opportunities into Profits Every business has an inherent opportunity to grow. No matter the industry or the stage of development, the potential for expansion and increased profitability exists. However, your challenge lies in identifying the right...
