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. When I was a CEO, I managed to squirrel away a “rainy day” fund for nasty business blips. At best, they are managers. At worst, they are expendable.

Short-term 232

Short-term Long-term Advertising Hammer 232

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

That was caused by previous management. Once the PR crisis passes, things will get back to normal. Our human resources department takes care of that. We have annual sales projections. Learn to manage change, rather than become a victim of it. We took a risk once, and it didn’t work out. Do research.

Budgeting 75

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 75

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2015

Too many projects, too many priorities. Mistrust of senior management. There’s a rift within top management and everyone knows it. Project deadlines are seldom met. Picture this: The CEO of the decaying company is addressing his management team. Frenzied work environment, but nothing gets done. Long payables.

Absenteeism 100

Absenteeism Short-term Long-term Strategic Planning 100