Written by ClearPath StrategicMarch 26, 2023 You likely know of businesses in your community that have a great product or service and yet could not survive. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 20% of small businesses in the United States fail in their first year. It gets progressively worse in the
Written by Team OFADecember 20, 2021 Michigan Business Network · Leadership Lowdown | The Clear Path to Strategic LeadershipPaul took time out to share some thoughts with the Leadership Lowdown audience. His thoughts on a variety of important topics like mentorship, spotting leadership gaps, and the all-important issue of being self-aware! Listen to
Written by Paul MeadJune 16, 2021 Emergent Strategy, or what some may call Accidental Success, is a concept that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives, whether it’s personally or professionally. It’s that feeling of achieving success without necessarily having a clear plan or strategy in place. However, while
Written by Paul MeadJune 16, 2021 In part II of our Deliberate Strategy series, we’ll explore the importance of Strategy Management for businesses. Strategy Management can be thought of as a process group consisting of three pillars: Strategic planning An execution model Well-defined and documented business practices In this post, we will dive
Written by Paul MeadJune 16, 2021 Welcome to part I in our Deliberate Strategy series. In this series, we aim to explore the importance of Strategy Management for small businesses. However, before diving into the concept of Strategy Management, let’s first understand what strategy means in the context of operating or growing a
Written by Paul MeadJune 16, 2021 We continue our 911 Series with a focus on how to resuscitate a critical project that seems to be going sideways. After understanding the scope of the project, the next step is to consider the team members and whether they have the necessary skillsets and personalities to
Written by Paul MeadJune 16, 2021 Managing a project can be a challenging task, especially when things start to go wrong. Despite having a well-defined scope, a competent team, and excellent communication, projects can still fall into critical condition, leaving project managers puzzled about what went wrong. At this point, the next step
Written by Paul MeadJune 16, 2021 Your project is in critical condition, and you cannot figure out why. Before you jump into the details, take a step back and confirm the project’s scope. Does the team truly understand what they are trying to achieve, beyond the requirements and tasks? What about the project
Written by Paul MeadJune 16, 2021 Your project is in critical condition and you can’t seem to identify the problem, despite having a well-defined scope and the right team in place. What’s the next step? Project execution involves more than just creating plans and schedules. One common reason why projects derail is because
Written by Paul MeadJune 16, 2021 Have you ever been in a situation where your project is going sideways, and you can’t seem to figure out why? As a Project Manager, it’s important to take responsibility and look in the mirror. Are you doing all the things you should be doing to ensure