Moneyball – Trekking post
I saw the movie Moneyball on the weekend it came out. I had read the book shortly after Michael Lewis wrote it in 2005. Both the book and movie are terrific, although Michael Lewis admitted recently that he thought it would make a terrible movie, because of too much statistical stuff. Moneyball follows Billy Beane (Brad Pitt [...]
Vibrators, lean, and a future for American business
In today’s highly competitive environment of low cost labor overseas, VIBCO has found a way to thrive in their segment without moving production off shore. A number of years ago, the company embraced lean manufacturing whole-heartedly, seeking operating efficiencies at every level of the company.
The Innovation Ecosystem: Built from Your Intangible Capital
Innovation does not happen in a vacuum. It happens inside your existing business. The ideas you develop will arise out of the competencies or experience of your employees and your external network. They will build on your existing strengths to perfect something you already do or to apply your knowledge in a new direction. There [...]
Innovation is the New Strategy
In the tangible economy, strategy and strategic planning typically occur within a defined market space. To form their strategy, senior managers study opportunities in the market and align the company to take advantage of the available opportunities. The path laid out for a company is usually clear and concrete. The strategy says, “We know what [...]
Exit Planning Exchange – Boston/Gesmer 3-part series
The Exit Planning Exchange – Boston chapter will hold a 3-part breakfast series hosted by corporate partners in their offices entitled: Critical Issues for Business Success from Formation to Exit
Getting Ready to Sell in 2012+
This means that the current market is primed for buyers and will remain a ‘buyers’ market’ until 2012.
April 29 XPX breakfast at Babson – role of Board of Directors
Join us for a lively session with two veterans of the boards of private companies. Les Charm and Larry Stybel.
A Different Approach
There’s no better time to start the feedback process, analysis, and goal setting than right now – it is January after all.
Getting Into College
The story shows that when you are faced with an overwhelming or complicated process, either personally or within your business, that being proactive and breaking down the process will help ensure that you get through it successfully.
Why I Hate New Year’s Resolutions – A Different Approach
Not sure exactly what New Year’s resolution to pick for your business or a client’s business? Here’s a list of suggestions to consider.
