Process: Make the Right Way the Easy Way In the last article, we explored the People component of the BOSS Strategy Execution System™. Great people are essential, but even the best people need a clear and consistent way to execute. That’s where Process comes in. Simply put, process defines how work gets done. Why Process Read more…
There is a myth in business that “good strategy takes a long time.” If you asked ten consultants how they would develop strategy, you would likely get ten different answers. Things like lengthy surveys, multi-day retreats, or workshops spread across months. All this needs to be compiled into binders that Read more…
Most business owners think they have a strategy. To prove it, they point at results: Revenue is up, headcount is growing, projects keep coming in, the phone is ringing, cash flow is decent. To prove strategy, they will point to growth. But ask them why this growth is occurring, and Read more…
Your Tools aren’t the problem. I’ve been in a number of conversations lately with firm owners trying to get a handle on resource management. Almost all of them are struggling—and for good reason. Project schedules are dynamic. Project management discipline is inconsistent. And let’s be honest, our people aren’t interchangeable Read more…
Introducing the BOSS Strategy Execution System™ I’ve always been a pretty good vicarious learner. Early on, that meant watching my older siblings—seeing what worked, what didn’t, and adjusting accordingly. Later, that shifted to reading the work of people who had already figured some things out, and spending time in peer Read more…
I had coffee with a fellow consultant today, and our conversation drifted into familiar territory—small business frustration. At one point she joked, “Aren’t all small business owners frustrated?” It was tongue-in-cheek, but let’s be honest: it wasn’t far from reality. You’d be hard-pressed to find a small business owner who Read more…
When we think of strategic planning, we often picture executive retreats, multi-page decks, and teams of leaders hashing out growth initiatives. It’s a tool, we assume, for larger organizations with big ambitions and even bigger budgets. But what about solopreneurs? I’ve had the opportunity to work with a few lately, Read more…
Achieving accountability in a business setting is no small feat, but it’s essential for long-term success. After years of striving for this goal, I discovered that it boils down to a few key concepts. Here’s how you can improve accountability in your organization: Right People, Right Roles: Role Clarity: Start Read more…
Have you been struggling to keep up with running your firm? Stuck on the hamster wheel trying to be the leader, operator, business developer and technical guru? Do you lack the time to focus on creating improvements or growth, but aren’t confident you can carry a full-time COO? You are Read more…
During my recent attendance at the CEO roundtable for small firms at the ACEC National Conference in Austin, Texas, CEOs shared their top challenges: Firm Growth Ownership Transition and Succession Planning Workforce Shortage While topics like AI, DEI, and workforce shortages dominate the industry narrative, these rankings are quite fitting Read more…