Preparing your data, and your organization, for the unexpected
Information and data are critical to the operation of every business. Whether running a local law firm or a multinational manufacturing operation, information technology systems are essential to your ongoing success. As data and technology become more and more entrenched in business operations, they can also represent a serious vulnerability. Data connects, facilitates and supports […]
James D. White: Great leaders build great companies by being active learners
I am privileged to work for and honored to lead an iconic, lifestyle brand that satisfies the growing consumer demand for healthier foods and beverages, a brand that is rapidly growing from a nationally recognized symbol for health and wellness to a global one. Getting Jamba Juice to such a great place was no easy […]
Making the connection: How Tim Schigel and ShareThis brought Internet users together
Tim Schigel sensed where the Internet was headed and developed a platform that changed the way people connect. “I had this notion that people were going to become the center of the Web, not domains or websites,” says Schigel, chairman and founder of ShareThis Inc., a widget featured on more than 130,000 websites that allows […]
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.