In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 20, 2014

The intent of the query is not to unleash your frustrations about insufficient budgets, unreasonable customers, cantankerous bosses, or endless project lists – not that these matters are unimportant or should be overlooked. isn’t as easy a question as it might seem. The operative word in the question is “YOU.” you get my drift.

Constraint 185

Constraint Human Resources Crisis Management Short-term 185

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. Can’t change the weather or the world. So, why bother trying to change anything else. That’s just the way he-she is. Learn to live with it. It will be our turn soon.

Budgeting 78

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 78

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2015

Absentee leadership. Too many projects, too many priorities. Project deadlines are seldom met. Revival is not too late, but whatever you do. remember, the steps you take must be transformational, not incremental. Sick companies are never turned around by doing more of the same, better. Lack of vision. High employee turnover.

Absenteeism 100

Absenteeism Short-term Long-term Strategic Planning 100