In a fast-moving world, the traditional “9 to 5” employee schedule may be a handicap for some organizations. Being able to offer greater flexibility can provide savvy organizations with a competitive edge in attracting and retaining talented employees, and actually increase the level of productivity. It’s important for the senior leadership team (SLT) to periodically review its workplace policies to see if a strict work schedule is still necessary for […]
As the U.S. economy continues to forge ahead, many companies are focusing on their growth opportunities in the New Year. That might mean acquiring a competitor, launching a new product line, opening new offices or obtaining a substantially larger line of credit. For many businesses, greater prosperity may be right around the corner. But the senior leadership team (SLT) also needs to make risk management a priority for 2015. The […]
Fairbanks Morse: The Right Leaders to Fuel a Growing Engine Company The last two years have been defined by focused and purposeful efforts to build a growth-oriented business strategy for Fairbanks Morse Engine, an engine technology and manufacturing company that is a subsidiary of EnPro Industries. To support this growth strategy, Fairbanks Morse needed to add several highly qualified leaders equipped to drive the new business strategy, lead the company […]
by Judy Stubbs, Vice President As published in Direct Selling News November issue When it comes to the U.S. working population, all age groups are not created equal. There are significant differences in the fundamental values and predominant work styles of different generations. That raises a wide range of talent-related issues for organizations, including how to attract, develop and retain executives at different stages of their careers. However, there […]
Sean Donohue, Chief Executive Officer, DFW International Airport Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a $31 billion annual economic engine for the DFW region, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the North Texas GDP while employing 150,000 people on a $9 billion payroll. The third-busiest and highest-capacity airport in the world, DFW International Airport hosted 63 million travelers last year. For our Q3 2014 Spotlight SeriesSM breakfast, we invited Sean Donohue, […]
If you’re a senior executive considering a career change, you may be tempted to put your job search on hold until after the New Year. But contrary to what you might think, the holidays are actually a great time to get out there and lay the groundwork for a focused job search in January. While most employers are not likely to hire a new senior executive in the next couple […]
President, R. J. Potter Company, and member of Pearson Partners’ Advisory Board What was your first job, and what was it like? When I was 12 years old, I learned how to develop roll film and make contact prints for friends and neighbors, for which I charged 50 cents a roll. So my first job was really the launch of a photography business that grew over the next nine […]
In most organizations, teamwork provides the foundation for getting things done. A strong team can multiply individual strengths and talents, creating a powerful force for moving a company forward. Of course, the opposite is also true: A poorly led team can waste time without achieving anything positive. Team-building is both an art and a science. Here are seven tips to ensure success: Strive for diversity. Having a wider range of […]
When bad things happen to good companies, it’s important to understand what went wrong. After all, every organization, like every individual, makes mistakes from time to time. Unless the error is so horrendous that it forces a business to close its doors, the best thing the senior leadership team can do is to conduct a post mortem to understand why the mistake occurred. Then, changes can be made to reduce […]
As a member of the senior leadership team, you can expect to be put in charge of a special project related to your field of expertise, such as finance, technology, marketing and production. If it’s been a while since you’ve handled a major project for your organization, here are some of the skills you will need to bring the initiative to a successful conclusion. Define the task. Before you begin […]
