The process of merging two or more companies presents both challenges and opportunities. The potential for value creation is immense, but unlocking this value necessitates a well-planned and executed Post-Merger Integration (PMI).

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies seek innovative ways to drive growth and optimize their financial performance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in corporate strategy has emerged as a game-changer

Design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem-solving, has gained popularity across various industries for its innovative and customer-focused outcomes. Although traditionally applied in design and product development

In today’s fast-paced business world, organizations need to be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. One way to achieve this is by implementing a Project Management Office (PMO). A PMO can help organizations improve their project management processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.

Organizational design is a critical component of any successful business strategy. As companies grow and evolve, they must continually reassess their organizational structure to ensure they are operating effectively and efficiently.

Mergers and acquisitions can be an exciting opportunity for companies to grow and expand their reach. However, the post-merger integration process can be a complex and challenging process. In order to ensure a smooth transition, companies need to carefully consider a range of factors, from TSA agreements to PMO structures.

Creating an effective project charter is a critical first step in any project. The project charter serves as a roadmap for the project, outlining the scope, objectives, and key stakeholders. It also helps ensure that everyone involved in the project is aligned on the goals and objectives, which is critical for project success.

Value creation planning is a critical process for private equity firms looking to maximize the return on their investments. The process involves identifying opportunities to increase the value of a portfolio company by improving its operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and optimizing costs.

Data governance is a system that ensures the correct and consistent use of data across an organization. It involves employees at all levels of an organization and is designed to ensure that data is used in a way that supports the organization’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.

When it comes to job descriptions, many businesses either do not have them at all or have outdated and inactive descriptions. In today’s ever-changing business landscape, it is more important than ever to have an up-to-date and comprehensive job description management strategy.

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of companies that are undertaking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a growth strategy. While M&A can provide many benefits for companies, such as access to new markets and technologies, it also comes with a number of challenges.

Performance management is the process of setting objectives for employees, measuring progress towards those goals, and providing feedback to optimize employee performance.

Mergers and acquisitions are a common growth strategy for companies looking to expand their operations and market share. While M&A can offer many benefits, it’s important to keep in mind that the integration process can be complex and challenging.

As we approach the fourth quarter of the year, it is time to look towards 2023. Companies are posed with two major questions, "What did the business achieve this year?" and "How do we grow our business?". These two questions are vital for strategic planning for the new year.

An EPMO works directly with your Executive Leadership team and offers guidance at the top level of an organization. Unlike a typical PMO, EPMOs are specialized in working with strategy, portfolio management, and program management.

It’s no secret that the employee experience has become a hot topic as many companies have been affected by what is known as “the great resignation”. As companies put a magnifying glass up to the employee experience, it’s common that the customer experience slips from their grip. In order to avoid this and find the perfect balance between the needs of everyone, a new concept has emerged in strategic thinking and planning, known as the Total Experience (TX).

If your business is looking to adopt a Design Thinking methodology – congratulations! Design thinking is one of the most valuable methodologies an organization can adopt to help efficiently and effectively create products, solutions, and user-experiences that your customers will love. However, initiating a Design Thinking approach can be overwhelming. Where do you start?

Does this scenario sound familiar? You bring your team together to come up with a creative solution to a problem your customers are facing. But everyone has their own opinions about what to do, and the team can’t even agree on what the problem is you’re trying to solve. So, you keep having meetings and endless discussions trying to build a consensus, and in the end, everyone agrees to a less-than-stellar compromise just to move the project along.

Many organizations are actively looking to implement Design Thinking and opt to use a facilitator to expedite the process. A facilitator is an extension of the team and can significantly decrease the time needed to learn and adopt the framework. When adding a Design Thinking facilitator to your team, make sure to look for more than just an understanding of the process and tools used in practice. 

Over the past year, many CEOs have commented that they are experiencing a period of rapidly increasing demand for their goods and services. Although this is the problem that most companies wish for, a collection of headwinds have successfully kept corporate growth rates within reasonable spectrums. The great resignation, supply chain & transportation issues, and increasing inflation are all making it hard to maintain margin while increasing market share.