Publications
May 10, 2015
Weekly Report 15 – 19
REPLACING KEY EMPLOYEES, beyond the loss of operational knowledge, wisdom and connections, has a projected price tag of up to 150% their annual compensation, plus productivity loss of perhaps a 3-month ramp-up. So employee retention policies & procedures are a critical factor in effective management. In today’s workplace, one of the key issues for employees... Continue
May 5, 2015
Weekly Report 15-18
CYBERSECURITY IS NOW A MAJOR CHALLENGE for legal and professional service firms who still view it as an I.T. matter, the traditional paradigm, rather than an enterprise risk management function. But absence of effective security may encompass “policy, legal, compliance, human resources, client relationship management, public relations & branding, as well as financial and reputational... Continue
April 26, 2015
Weekly Report 15-17
FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES ARE SELDOM MANAGED in a manner compliant with best business standards or practices. Controlling owners are often uncomfortable wearing multiple hats; family members may have expectations, envy, ego, insecurities or entitlement issues; communication is often stifled by emotional entanglements; and/or all of the above. So creating business efficiencies and effectiveness in structure &... Continue
April 22, 2015
Weekly Report 15-16
‘MEETINGS’ WHICH CONSUME SUBSTANTIAL WORK TIME OF EXECS, MANAGERS AND PROFESSIONALS are quite often ineffective, when sensible decision-making gets obstructed by inherent biases in the behavior of participants. Their influences include: (1) a ‘Halo Effect’ when one idea or argument gains appeal from polished presentation or attractiveness of the speaker; (2) ‘First-mover Advantage’ when early... Continue
April 10, 2015