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7 Steps for Creating a Succession Plan
Why Your Business Needs a Succession Plan Every business owner and general manager should be developing their succession plan, not just for themselves but for...
Three Keys to Effective Employee Management
Effective Employee Management: Establish Expectations The first key task for the manager is to establish expectations. This should be a collaborative exercise where the employee...
Compensation and Benefits Plans for Small Businesses
As an Executive Coach and Fractional Integrator, small to mid-size businesses are my primary clients, and every one of them are concerned about finding and...
What is a Fractional Integrator?
What is a Fractional Integrator for EOS® Companies? The term “Integrator” is fundamental in the EOS® model. Instead of president, general manager, or COO, we...
What Does a Manager Do?
Master Three Core Competencies The first thing a highly effective manager will do is define and assign work to be done. This begins by gaining clarity...
Do You Have an Organizational Chart or Accountability Chart?
The Accountability Chart, AKA the Organizational Chart. Does your company have one? And why you definitely should... Most business and organizational leaders are familiar with...
How to Jump-Start Your Business
The beginning of a new year always gives companies a natural opportunity to re-calibrate, refocus, and jump-start afresh. Here are 10 practical ways that every...
Family Business Succession
Family business succession planning is an important part of many businesses. Research indicates that family businesses typically outperform non-family businesses. When families are able to...
Create Your Business Exit Strategy
Every business owner WILL exit their business one day. The question is, will you be proactive, or will you wait and just be reactive to...
How to Make Sure the Appointment Happens
Many salespeople waste a lot of time and energy on "no show" appointments. We're so eager to get appointments on our calendar that we do...