by Gail Stout Perry | Sep 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
I recently had a conversation with an organization’s board member who said, “I’m so frustrated. We have a balanced scorecard but I don’t see how the things the management team is measuring or executing are linked to our strategy. I don’t see the connections. Our...
by Gail Stout Perry | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed how a newly hired CEO often starts his/her tenure with a BANG! Making all sorts of immediate changes – whether it’s replacing the entire leadership team, reorganizing, initiating a major acquisition or spinning off a business unit? One thing...
by Gail Stout Perry | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
An executive once asked me a question that launched me on a 4-year quest for an answer. We were discussing examples of visionary leaders who led their organizations to great heights. He looked at me with desperation in his eyes and said, “HOW do visionary leaders...
by Gail Stout Perry | Nov 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
I received a text message from a friend today: “My brother-in-law needs to build a balanced scorecard. Where can he find examples?” ~Sigh~ That is like asking me, “My brother-in-law needs to get from New York to Texas. Where can he find any old Google Map...
by Gail Stout Perry | Nov 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
I love to watch Shark Tank and I’ve been known to purchase a product that the Sharks reject. So, what was the problem? Why don’t the Sharks bite on a good product? Because it’s not about the product. It’s about the business. I’ve observed business owners make the...
