by Jim Schleckser | Nov 21, 2023 | Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Talent
I’ve discussed the potential hindrance in organizational growth when there’s a deficiency in middle management. It’s a common pitfall. Organizations often prioritize investment in C-suite executives or frontline producers responsible for product...
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 14, 2023 | Entrepreneur, Growth, Management, Strategy
Typically, during their initial phases, businesses tend to be exceptionally creative with minimal rules or low rule density. Their guiding principles might encompass aspects like prioritizing customer satisfaction, and encapsulating the essence of their operations....
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 7, 2023 | Advisory Groups, Business, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Management
With the rise in popularity of people pursuing MBAs in recent years, there’s been a spike in the reliance on analytics in business decisions. If you don’t have data to back up your position, you come across as unprepared, even unprofessional. You can thank...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 31, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Strategy
I have previously discussed strategic positioning and how your organization can adopt various models or archetypes to secure a competitive edge. But there’s another way to think about your strategic position in the market from the inside out. In other words,...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 24, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Strategy
A considerable amount of content has been produced on the subject of strategy development, with numerous blogs and books dedicated to it. This abundance is understandable as formulating an innovative strategy for your organization is an enjoyable task. After all, who...
