by Jim Schleckser | Nov 14, 2023 | Entrepreneur, Growth, Management, Strategy
Typically, during their initial phases, businesses tend to be exceptionally creative with minimal rules or low rule density. Their guiding principles might encompass aspects like prioritizing customer satisfaction, and encapsulating the essence of their operations....
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 7, 2023 | Advisory Groups, Business, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Management
With the rise in popularity of people pursuing MBAs in recent years, there’s been a spike in the reliance on analytics in business decisions. If you don’t have data to back up your position, you come across as unprepared, even unprofessional. You can thank...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 31, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Strategy
I have previously discussed strategic positioning and how your organization can adopt various models or archetypes to secure a competitive edge. But there’s another way to think about your strategic position in the market from the inside out. In other words,...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 24, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Strategy
A considerable amount of content has been produced on the subject of strategy development, with numerous blogs and books dedicated to it. This abundance is understandable as formulating an innovative strategy for your organization is an enjoyable task. After all, who...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 12, 2023 | Entrepreneur, Work Life Balance
Many individuals fantasize about attaining wealth, as I’ve previously mentioned. While most people may not primarily be driven by financial goals, the desire to amass riches persists among a significant portion of the population. However, it’s important to...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 5, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Leadership, Strategy, Talent
Many business professionals are acquainted with Michael Porter and his five forces model for assessing a company’s strategic position. However, what may not be widely known is that there exists a similar model that predates Porter’s. Written by Raymond...