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The what, why and how of strategic planning
What is strategic planning? Some call it “goal setting.” Others call it “business planning.” Labels for strategic planning are as varied as there are types of organizations. Regardless of what it’s called, we find most companies undertake some form of strategy work....
6 Popular strategic planning frameworks
When the time comes for strategic planning, it can be hard to know which framework to choose for your organization. Since popularized in the late 1950s, hundreds of strategic frameworks have been developed and used by organizations of all types, sizes and stages in...
What “HR” really means – perspective from Jose Davila, VP of HR for Levi Strauss & Co.
I have been working in human resources for over 25 years, but it still amazes me how many different views there are of the function. Yes, I hire and fire people. No, I don’t act as a snitch for upper management. Yes, I train and develop. No, I don’t decide what...
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Scarcity vs. Abundance: Which Way Do You Lead?
IT Assessment: What You Don’t Want To Think About Could Save You Millions
Understanding Millennials Impact On Your Business – Part 1
Part 1 of a 2 part series Generation Y, an age group some 70 million people strong, is quickly redefining the workplace. As we think about “Gen Y’ers” we need to understand how they think, learn and become motivated because as employers, we need to adapt our approach to engage them. In the first of […]
ArchPoint Opens European Office
ArchPoint Consulting has opened a London-based office to handle the company’s growing business in Europe. The office will be headed by Blair King, a London consultant and program manager who has been in the business for nearly 20 years. In the past year, ArchPoint has doubled its European practice. Richard Spoon, CEO of ArchPoint, says […]
Partner Profile: Tom Posey
WHAT IS THE ONE MISTAKE YOU WITNESS LEADERS MAKING MOST FREQUENTLY? Probably the one I have made over and over again in my own career—thinking that I need to have all the answers. WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OF BUSINESS LEADERS TODAY? One of the biggest challenges is creating, aligning and […]
Improving Team Dynamics Using Data, Not Emotion.
5 Ways To Avoid Getting Pigeonholed
Can a customer relationship be too good? Do your customers know you for doing one thing really well? How much energy and effort do your salespeople put into keeping even established customers informed of your full line of products? There’s a risk that develops over time in customer relationships built on the value to the […]
Clear Out The Old And Bring In The New
A Message From Richard Spoon: Open To Growth In 2014
January is named for Janus, the Roman god of doorways, gateways, beginnings, endings and transitions. He is usually pictured with two faces — one looking at what’s behind him and the other at what’s ahead. This year, I’ve learned more than ever about Janus and many other things Roman and Italian. Six months ago, my […]
8 Keys To Successful Career Transitions
Making a shift to a new career within an organization or changing companies or careers all together can be an exciting and in some cases, a stressful endeavor. We asked some who have forged a new path for advice on how to make the transition more successful. We’ve hand-picked a few of their lessons learned: […]