How to develop a technology platform that scales as your company does
Building out an effective telecommunication and technology infrastructure that meets current needs in the most cost-effective manner possible while providing a base for expansion isn’t an exact science. You need to account for future changes in the nature of work within your organization and with your partners, customers and suppliers, keeping in mind that working […]
Three fundamental steps to make your website more mobile friendly
Three fundamental steps to make your website more mobile friendly
Public vs. private: Understanding the difference between the health care exchange models
A 2013 survey of 2,000 U.S. health care consumers found that 83 percent are entirely unfamiliar with private exchanges, according to Accenture, a global management consulting company. A Kaiser Health poll conducted at the same time found that almost half of respondents didn’t understand that public exchanges are a provision of the Affordable Care Act […]
How to keep the 'family' in a family business
Some firms owned or dominated by family have achieved monumental success. Others have found the transition process to be more difficult. Relentless competition and struggle for customer loyalty, combined with the thorny issues of family dynamics, prove challenging. When preparing to transfer a family business, the first step is making certain each successor is fully […]
Jim McCann: Ten principle for mastering conversation leadership
In our increasingly digital world, meaningful conversation has become a scarcity. However, for those in leadership, discovering the lost art of conversation has perhaps never been more critical. To harness the power of conversation to strengthen and grow your organization, practice these 10 principles: 1. Converse — even if you think you can’t. You […]
Highlights for Children: Creating a comprehensive Web and social media strategy for all digital platforms
The way children are accessing Highlights for Children’s products have changed, which has changed how the company thinks about the Web and uses digital platforms. “Of course, the children today have so many more choices across a bunch of different platforms. But to take it to the higher level, I think we’re competing for time […]
How to stay in front of tax issues before and after a M&A deal closes
For most company buyers, taxes are a priority when negotiating a purchase price. However, if tax issues are neglected during the integration phase, the negative consequences can be serious.
Accurate Technologies: Laser surveying provides a more detailed perspective
Richard Carpenter, professional surveyor and president of Accurate Technologies Inc., can’t understand why 3-D laser scanner technology, used in industrial surveying to create accurate 3-D models of objects or environments, isn’t more prevalent in the U.S. — but he has a few ideas. “We don’t jump on new technology,” he says. “Some of the people […]
Christine Amer Mayer: How business and nonprofit sectors work together
On a daily basis, I see how the work of the private sector and the work of the nonprofit sector are inextricably intertwined — all a part of the same big picture. The more we understand that fact as a community, the more we can align our investments and leverage our strengths. The GAR Foundation […]
Victoria Tifft: Effective project plans and a quality team can be the key to satisfying customers
Have you ever wondered why simple projects often fail during execution? It could be because project planning strategies were not implemented. You might not think this is important, but many organizations have found that adhering to basic project management principles saves time and energy. To create a strong project plan, start with the end in […]