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CEO - Endorsed
“Difficult economic times notwithstanding, our board of directors charged us with a mission to double the value of our business for shareholders, clients and employees over the next 7 years.

CEO’s at Risk
Whether new to the position in their current firm or new to it in another firm, CEO’s are at risk. According to Forbes, “The average tenure of global CEO’s is six years and falling; one-third leave against their own will.”

Competitive Advantage in Unexpected Places
Strategic assessment answers the question, “How can we be better than our competition?” The answer isn’t always obvious nor need it be. Indeed, firms often find competitive advantage in areas that have little to do with their primary business.

The Limits of Cost-Cutting
So how now are we going to make our numbers? Other than hoping or praying that the market recovers or that a competitor goes under before you do, the easiest way to make those numbers is to cut expenses.

Mission -- Step One
How can we expect anyone to be excited about our mission when we aren't? You can't.

Strategic Execution -- Winning the War
Why can't we run our business with the precision that the U.S. ran Operation Desert Storm, the "First Gulf War"? You can, provided you remain true to three basic principles.