In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

When it comes to belt-tightening, the astute CEO will target those areas or projects that don’t detract from the vision/strategy or the company’s competitive differentiation. CEO’s justify across-the-board cuts because they think it is fair. It may be, but it isn’t smart.

Short-term 232

Short-term Long-term Advertising Hammer 232

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

Once the PR crisis passes, things will get back to normal. Our human resources department takes care of that. We have annual sales projections. In reality, no single market shift speaks completely for itself. Learn to manage change, rather than become a victim of it. That’s just the way he-she is.

Budgeting 77

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 77

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2015

Too many projects, too many priorities. Marketing blames Sales. Project deadlines are seldom met. Frenzied work environment, but nothing gets done. Gossip has gone viral. More silos emerging. High stress and anxiety — at all levels. Abundance of consultants. Autonomy is distant history. Long payables. ’ 50.

Absenteeism 100

Absenteeism Short-term Long-term Strategic Planning 100