Strategies That Work

Create a 3-to-5 year vision/strategic plan and a 5-to-10 year outlook plan.
Grow recurring revenues to offset 75% or more of corporate overhead.
Create and implement a robust talent management plan.
Create and implement an aggressive, “differentiating” branding and marketing plan.
Build the balance sheet with adequate rainy-day funds.
Streamline business practices and reduce/eliminate redundancies.
Upgrade and integrate interactive technology throughout the organization and within all business practices.
Identify and lock-in next generation (High Potential) stars.
Create sustainable governance and have designated No. 2s for all mission-critical positions.
Eliminate all non-core, non-essential services, products and/or assets.
Secure sufficient capital for growth and future opportunities.
Grow customer share and wallet share.
Create a sense of urgency with accountability throughout the organization.
Instill and govern by a set of Key Values and Principles.
Create a workplace environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
Create a more contemporary/engaging organizational structure.
Remove those who do not embrace your Key Values or culture.
Strengthen and enhance customer service and relationships.
Make quality and service behaviors, not policies.
Celebrate success…collaborate…listen…and never tolerate “exceptions.”
Do different things…not do the same things differently.
Have fun.