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It’s still early and there is time to make up some ground towards your 2024 budget. Along the same lines, timing is right to get a jump on 2025 and 2026. What projects or initiatives did not make this year’s plan due to cash flow constraints? What’s important to your business now? ⬆ Wage & benefit Increases ⬆ Operational Improvements ⬆ New projects ⬆ Improve valuation ⬆ Increase operating margin   Based on experience most businesses are leaving 10-30% or more on the table with multiple suppliers or service providers. ▶ Companies often lack the time and resources to uncover "hidden" cash flow ▶ Savings can be dramatic ▶ Expenses we review are frequently overlooked   All it takes is a conversation. DM me to learn more. #manufacturing #healthcare #seniorcare #education #cashflowmanagement

A smart POV from our Founder & CEO Sarah Schaffer: Want better performance? Put MarComm leaders on your board. These pros can and do provide so much value in boardrooms, but few have the chance to show it. #BoardGovernance leaders can be a part of the change by recruiting #CCOs and #CMOs who have track records as trust architects and coalition builders. Improving access to these opportunities is a win-win and can be so transformative for the member and organization or company they serve. #MarketingCommunications #PRandComms #StrategicCommunications #CSuite #LeadershipAdvice #Governance #SmartAdvice

What is a fractional executive… When should you utilize a fractional executive… ace Talent Curators specializes in helping talent and companies understand the landscape of flexible people solutions. Are you capitalizing on the various people solutions available? #fractionalexecutive #peoplesolutions #talent

"Mobilizing commitment coupled with a Speedy- Sticky Change Progress" About a year ago a very astute female leader looked me up at a event I was speaking at and said "tell me about S-Squared" This a brand I own that is defined by two incredibly important verbs that are just what the doctor ordered when it comes to leading companies during times of uncertainty. SPEEDY & STICKY Lets see what she has done with those two action verbs. Today I completed the Strategic Fit to Compete Culture & Leadership Audit ( S- Squared ) for a mid-sized fast growing CPG firm. This business is about 1.5 billion in revenues with 8 thousand employees in 15 countries around the world. The leader of this group was unlike most leaders in that she didn't lead top down change by giving inspirational speeches to mobilize improved performance or by making hollow promises that rarely come to fruition. She did not introduce random financial incentives to motivate people. Nor did she take further cost cutting initiatives or launch some waste of time and energy zapping Leadership or HR program of the month. But what she did do is provide opportunity, strategic direction and air support for our group of internal change agents to lead a "bottoms up" re-invention. If this is something you would consider? What would it look like in your business unit if you brought SPEEDY AND STICKY to fruition? This is the STICKY-SPEEDY process that lead her to impeccable strategy execution, 55% trust improvement from her predecessor, a 30% increase in revenue, and 5 new product lines geared and financed for the next generation customer: 1. Facilitated a robust discussion with Senior leaders and Board members in order to create a Strategic Direction statement that they were confident the total organization would buy into. ( the intel begins to pour in) 2. We interviewed this same group individually under anonymity to hear what they believed to be the strategy, past practices, habits, rituals, defensive routines that either would help the new Statement of Strategic Direction (SSD) be successful or what would cause its catastrophic failure. ( intel) 3. We then took the SSD to the general population and asked the same sort of questions. ( intel turned into valid verifiable data with strong correlations) 4. I interviewed the CEO to see where her head was at. ( Are we all watching the right movie?) The short video attached speaks to the power of Inclusive change that became SPEEDY & STICKY. #CEO #culturechange #tippingpoint #AIRCOVER #FITTOCOMPETE #leadershipmindset #chros #CLO #CFO Garry Ridge Paul EpsteinAmish S.Richard Dickson Ynon Kreiz Autumn Gagarinas Autumn Rumpel Simon Griffiths Simon Sinek Wendy Carter, Leadership "Inside Out" Expert Louis Montgomery, Jr. John Ferguson, SHRM-CP, PHR Jon Gordon Brent Gleeson Orlando Haynes 🎙️Jacob Brown Orlando Ashworth, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Scott A. Scanlon Mary-Helen Giles Rhett PowerDavid Brier Dave UlrichJohn BaldoniJay Offerdahl

Meet Jeff Provost, Founder & CEO of Key Performance Integrators! 👋🏼 Throughout his career, Jeff has consistently dedicated himself to enhancing businesses and empowering their teams. His experience spans various industries and organizations, all united by a common thread: optimizing processes, attaining objectives, and realizing visions. 🚀 Behind every great business is a Jeff, making sure the organization runs smoothly, and when things get off track, they are quickly corrected. 🛠️🌟 #fractionalcoo #operations #processimprovement #mergersandacquisitions #salesoperations #strategicplanning #Newyearsgoals

In your business, are you playing to win or playing not to lose? Companies that put all of their focus on operational excellence to the neglect of intentional strategic innovation are playing not to lose. Jimmy Johnson's halftime speech to the Dallas Cowboys was powerful. (Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eWJXhhcq) What if he was giving a halftime speech to your business team? How are you stewarding the team you've been entrusted to lead? Are you playing to win or playing not to lose? Are you intentionally innovating? How will you drive Strategic Innovation in 2024? #innovation4impact #strategicinnovation #letsgetgrowing

Partner leadership changes are necessary to drive a platform model One of the larger trends Canalys witnessed in the past few years was the establishment of the new Chief Partner Officer (CPO). Our friends at nearbound.com have tracked 267 of these appointments, with new ones happening almost daily. This is not just a promotion for the channel chief to the boardroom. It is a new job role with expanded KPIs and broader platform objectives. Companies are making these appointments to coincide with their platform ambitions. The pressure is increasing on channel and partner leaders to deliver at a new level of scale, complexity and personalization and to figure out the people, processes, programs, and underlying technology that will drive competitive advantage in the decade of the ecosystem. Canalys Chief Analyst Jay McBain shares exclusive report on how to transition from a Channel Chief to a Platform (Ecosystem) Chief. Read the full report now - https://lnkd.in/gKAPrTBE #Ecosystem #partner #channel #channelecosystem #Channelchief #platform #partnerprogram #IT

Fractional executives are revolutionizing the CPG landscape, providing the agility to scale operations without the overhead of a full-time executive. This adaptability is essential for founder-led businesses during critical growth phases like fundraising or M&A activities. #CPGGrowth #FractionalLeadership #BusinessAgility

As we navigate through the summer months, it's an ideal time to strengthen our partnerships and set the stage for transformative changes in the fall. At IP Pathways, we're leveraging this season to connect deeply with our valued partners, ensuring that we are aligned and ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The rapidly evolving tech landscape demands that we continuously assess and choose vendors that not only meet our current needs but also align with our long-term vision. This summer, we are: - Re-evaluating Vendor Relationships: Taking the time to review our current software partnerships and ensuring they still align with our strategic goals. - Strengthening Partnerships: Engaging in meaningful conversations with our existing and potential vendors to build stronger, more collaborative relationships. - Planning for the Future: Identifying the gaps in our current technology stack and prioritizing the selection of vendors who can help us drive innovation and efficiency as we move into the fall. By maximizing our summer, we set ourselves up for a successful transition into the fall, ready to implement the changes necessary to stay ahead in our industry. Let's use this time wisely to build stronger connections and prepare for a season of growth and innovation. #Leadership #StrategicPlanning #Partnerships #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #SummerStrategy

This CIO article highlights a concerning trend: C-suite execs, including CIOs themselves, are losing confidence in IT's ability to deliver. Having invested in bridging the gap between IT and the business for the past 6 years, I've seen this firsthand, especially now in the public sector. I like the "maestro" analogy – IT leaders must balance keeping the lights on with security AND innovation, while earning trust and a seat at the business strategy table. #ITLeadership #DigitalTransformation #Innovation