Reducing the Stress of a Career Transition
A career transition can be hard—especially when it isn’t planned. Charlene Bergman explores the mental health consequences of transition, and provides some insight on how to cope and maintain through a career gap…
Bored Meetings: How to Increase Board Engagement
Are your board meetings downright boring? If so, you’re not alone. Many companies, both public and private, are having trouble stirring up board engagement. Ian Brenner offers some ideas on how to approach your…
Adding a Dash of Science into the Talent Management Mix
It’s estimated that a failed hire can cost a company as much as $220,000. Can your organization afford a hit like that? Ian Brenner offers a unique solution that will result in both…
How Post-Merger Integration Can Make or Break an M&A Transaction
Why do mergers & acquisitions (M&As) fail so often? Studies show that the M&A failure rate is alarmingly high. However, by focusing on three main areas of integration—people, operations and…
Advisory Boards: An Investment Opportunity for Growing Businesses
Establishing advisory boards can be help spur, shape, and manage the growth of private companies. Is your business taking advantage of this intangible asset? If not, you could be leaving valuable insight and expertise on…
Do or Die: How to Win with a Digital Transformation
Follow the story of a Canadian company that pivoted away from a dying business model and leveraged existing capabilities through a digital transformation. Hint—it’s a mix of strategy, personnel, and technology. In the…
5 Clues Your Advisor is Empathetic Enough to Help
Why should you look for an empathetic business advisor? It’s the difference between the same old sales pitch, and a trusted advisor that engages, relates to, and understands your organization and your people. When…