Structure
Are you planning an acquisition this year?
DEFINE YOUR INTEGRATION PHILOSOPHY NOW TO MAXIMIZE POST M&A PERFORMANCE. “Running a football franchise is not unlike running any other business. You start first with a structural format and basic philosophy and then find the people who can implement it.” – Bill Walsh, legendary coach of the San Francisco 49ers As I watched the…
Read More4 Key Management Moves in Nearshore Mergers and Acquisitions
Have you ever been in a long-distance relationship? If so, you are likely familiar with the challenges that can arise. Similarly, when a company decides to leverage nearshoring in their operation, executives need to be prepared to think differently about what it will take to successfully lead the expanded operation. Typically, “nearshoring” refers to the…
Read MoreIn A New C-Suite Role? Your Communications Style Sets Tone and Culture.
First Impressions Create Lasting Impressions When new executive leaders transition into their roles, the entire organization tunes in. How messages get delivered internally is an important choice to which newly-anointed executives should pay close attention. The “right” mix of communication channels and styles to the organization is not a one-size-fits-all proposition – the needs and…
Read MoreFour Keys to Success When Your Company is Organized by Function
Over the years, we have seen dozens of functional organization designs succeed and a few that have not worked as well as intended. By a functional design, we mean one which is primarily based on functions such as Marketing, Sales, Product Engineering, Finance, etc. We contrast this with a business unit design, which is primarily…
Read More5 Signs You May Have Outgrown Your Structure
What Google’s Re-Org Teaches us About Strategy and Org Design Google recently announced a significant organization restructuring, creating a new holding company called Alphabet. The reorganization separates Google’s core internet business from smaller, ancillary growth efforts like their Life Science business (glucose-monitoring contact lenses) and Calico, an R&D effort focused on aging and related diseases.…
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