April 3, 2022
‘MISSION CREEP’ happens when projects grow in scope, sabotaging productivity and often failing to meet delivery timetables or objectives. A business adage called ‘Parkinson’s Law’ is that “work expands to fill the time allotted for completion” which, combined with human... Continue
Weekly Report 22-18
March 29, 2022
MOST FAMILY & CLOSELY-HELD COMPANIES FAIL TO OPTIMIZE POTENTIAL BY NOT UTILIZING ADVISORY BOARDS, unaware of the unique value from perspective beyond the skills & experience within their organization. Even among companies who do have Boards: (1) Many are appointed... Continue
Weekly Report 22-17
March 24, 2022
OPTIMIZING BUSINESS OR PERSONAL RESULTS ALWAYS REQUIRES ONGOING STRATEGIC PLANNING, initially based on vision of the leadership. Before prioritizing or taking tactical steps for organizational initiatives/ personnel/ processes/ procedures/ facilities/ etc., the always initial critical factor is developing clarity &... Continue
Weekly Report 22-16
March 18, 2022
LEADERS OFTEN AVOID DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH EMPLOYEES, instead complaining and blaming others for their discomfort. Beyond normal personality trait to simply avoid conflict, this also stems from the fact that such avoidance is socially acceptable, and that talking about uncomfortable... Continue
Weekly Report 22-15
March 15, 2022
SOME 100 MILLION AMERICANS COMPLAIN ABOUT NOT GETTING A ‘GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP’ (according to Dep’t of Labor surveys), especially about trouble falling back and staying asleep after middle-of-night waking, aka ‘onset’ & ‘maintenance’ insomnia. Since sleep cycles are around 90-minutes,... Continue