Are you capturing the value of your innovation?
Innovation, value and pricing are inseparable. They are part of a dynamic system to create long-term sustainable value for firms. As such, they have to be treated with equal attention, with sweat equity from top executives and the necessary levels of investments.
When it's OK to allow for a second act
Once an employee quits, he or she becomes de facto persona non grata even though management usually tries to be civil and say and do the right things. The soon-to-depart receives best wishes in the future for fame and fortune. The company may even throw a goodbye, have-a-nice-life, 10-minute office party, replete with a cake, […]
Let’s celebrate the good news, for a change
Sometimes it’s nice to focus on the good, rather than the bad. Yes, bad news sells, but it’s also only a part of what’s going on. This month we’re focused squarely on the positive side of things by celebrating the area’s top executives with the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards.
COTA and W. Curtis Stitt power on by creating efficiencies, working smarter
At COTA, W. Curtis Stitt and his staff are never done trying to improve. Because if COTA can operate more efficiently, it will be able to push more service out onto the street.
Eastway Behavioral Healthcare expands to fill unmet need in Columbus
Dayton-based Eastway Behavioral Healthcare and President and CEO John Strahm looked for a reason not to expand to Columbus, but the opportunity was too much to pass up because the need was so great.
Every day is Veteran’s Day at the Motts Military Museum
While we celebrate Veteran’s Day every November, at the Motts Military Museum in Groveport every day is Veteran’s Day. Find out more about this Groveport treasure that is preserving America’s military heritage in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.
The dawn of digital media is here already
Digital media is outpacing other channels, and companies are getting on board. I’ve watched closely as traditional advertising shifts to reach consumers with new and improved approaches.
Successful communication is worth the time and effort
Having a productive chat with someone seems like a simple task, but when you add multiple locations, various communication preferences and a range of ages to the mix, the challenge becomes obvious.
A plague of skilled workforce development issues
As the workforce gap soars to post-Great Recession highs, finding skilled trade workers is among the greatest challenges facing Ohio builders. The solution lies not just in the building industry. It requires a cultural paradigm shift in our communities.
Refocus on giving back by volunteering
Though “corporate social responsibility” is a popular buzzword in 2016, for mission-driven companies, it is much more than that.