by Chuck Kocher | Apr 29, 2013 | Business Growth, Execution and Productivity, Leadership, Planning, Strategic Thinking
As a business leader you know you have to continually invest in your businesses. When money is tight (and when is money not tight?) that can be tough to do. The long-term downside of not investing, however, simply isn’t an option. If you don’t invest in your...
by Chuck Kocher | Feb 26, 2013 | Execution and Productivity, Key Ideas to Think On, Strategy, Strategy Creation
Individuals who are serious about building a great company know they importance of good planning. They know it’s critical to have realistic, measurable goals that drive specific activity. They also know that they can’t just make a plan once and then put it in a file...
by Chuck Kocher | Jan 7, 2013 | Execution and Productivity, Planning
I can’t think of a single successful business that achieved success without good strategic planning. That’s not to say that successful companies execute their strategic plans exactly as they’re written out. To be successful today requires that businesses be nimble and...
by Chuck Kocher | Dec 10, 2012 | Execution and Productivity, Key Ideas to Think On
There are a lot of important components that have to come together in order to build a great business. Innovation is essential. Planning is absolutely critical. You’ve got to have the right people in the right position. You need to manage your resources (financial and...
by Chuck Kocher | Oct 15, 2012 | Business Growth, Cash and Financials, Execution and Productivity
Back in 1931 Duke Ellington composed the classic It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)—a song that captured an essential component of what made jazz music so special. Rhythm is essential for music—and for business. If you want your business to succeed—to...
by Chuck Kocher | Jun 4, 2012 | Execution and Productivity
Every business leader worth his salt wants great results. Not just adequate results or average results—roaring great results. But great results don’t just happen. Great results come when the members of your team take responsibility for what happens, when they have...
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