Publications
April 15, 2016
Weekly Report 16-16
MOST TIME-STRAPPED BUSINESS LEADERS “KNOW THEY SHOULD plan ahead and prioritize, focus on the important as much as the urgent, invest in health (including getting enough sleep), make time for family & relationships, and limit mindless escapism. Today’s ‘always on’ work culture is taking a heavy toll on today’s leaders… and compulsively checking email, particularly... Continue
April 8, 2016
Weekly Report 16-15
ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE MOST EFFECTIVE AT RUNNING THEIR COMPANIES for optimal profitability with minimal risk often utilize a team of independent experts to focus on strategic issues — as distinct from the operational issues with which management routinely deals. The underlying objective of an ADVISORY BOARD is to provide a process where owner/management can obtain... Continue
April 8, 2016
WEEKLY REPORT 16-14
WHEN MERGER/ ACQISITION DEALS HAPPEN, ASSIMILATION AND INTERACTION OF PEOPLE who formerly thrived in different workplace cultures is a critical risk factor, often short-changed. The result can meaningfully lessen likelihood for effectively combining companies, stemming from two factors: (1) “individuals’ inability to manage uncertainty & embrace change”; and (2) difference in management styles of communication... Continue
March 24, 2016
Weekly Report 16-13
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS NOTE: NEW HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS ARE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1. Regulations, which will be enforced by the Dep’t of Fair Employment & Housing, involve distribution of detail written policies to employees – translated into every language that is spoken by at least 10% of the workforce – including: Complaint Mechanism allowing an employee... Continue
March 19, 2016