Have you ever been stuck in a strategic planning session, complaining to yourself: “This is nothing more than a continuation of old, tired thoughts?” You need to intervene and somehow shift the level of thinking. But you don’t know what to say, and you certainly don’t want to make things worse. Do you suffer in …
Category: Strategy
Strategy: Intentions or Predictions?
As a leader of your company, you may notice managers and board members struggling to be strategic. Trapped in low-level thinking, they habitually think micro when macro is needed. How do you help them craft inspiring visions that shift the way your organization operates? At the start of each year, it’s only natural to aspire …
Becoming a Data-Focused Company
In the past few years, what opportunities has the shift to online business created for local companies? Your firm may be automating its processes, but is it also converting the data being collected into competitive advantage? In 2003, I started a virtual organization: CaribHRForum. With less than 10 people at the start, it drew together …