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Thought Leadership

Most leadership teams have more information than ever. The real issue is whether they have the full picture before deciding what needs to be fixed. This series is a practical …

The most dangerous point in an organizational recovery is often the moment it begins to look successful. I have seen this in hospitals, utilities, mines, banks and public agencies. The …

“We can do this.” No data behind those three words. Just enough conviction in the room to end the debate before it started. I watched that happen inside a large …

Why execution keeps failing for predictable reasons This is Article 6 in a seven-part series examining what the NCSU 2026 Top Risks Report surfaces, and what it doesn’t. The report …

Why Speed Becomes Dangerous When Strategy Is Unclear This is the 2nd in a series of seven articles Few explanations feel as intuitively correct as this one: we’re moving too …

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Asking the Right Questions
This year, we hit a milestone in our business – celebrating 30 years – of serving customers across different...
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A Change Long Overdue
Some would say that risks have changed dramatically over the past decade or more.  While the risks may...
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Why Crisis Management Creates No Value
After more than three months away from business and dealing with a significant personal loss, I regained...
Successful Execution
The Meaning of "The Gap Between Strategy and Execution"
One of the best ways to serve my clients is for both of us to be on the same page right from the start. Today...
Keystone
The Keystone Business System
To capture the significance of a keystone, let’s first put it in perspective. A keystone in architecture...
Effectiveness first - then assess the efficiency level to achieve your ultimate level of productivity.
Which would you rather achieve: Effectiveness or Efficiency
Since the dawn of the first Industrial Revolution (1760-1814), businesses have struggled to achieve a...
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