Nearly every market is experiencing consolidation in some form. Every day we feel the effects of this in our lives. Buying and selling a business has numerous twists and turns, especially if it's been in the family for three generations. Consolidation is a regular occurrence when you have mature … [Read more...] about Coaching Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions
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John Deere’s Success in a Changing Market
I’ve always been fascinated to learn how the leadership in a company decides to make strategic changes. As an organization gets larger, steering the direction in the same path you’ve been on is a challenge. Changing directions is a whole other matter. When the leaders identify headwinds coming that … [Read more...] about John Deere’s Success in a Changing Market
Is it a Generational Gap or Just Bad Manners?
There are articles scattered across the internet about how employees are leaving their jobs because of management. Was this because of poor management or was it due to the younger generation that many employers complain about? Many studies blame management for not creating a safe environment for … [Read more...] about Is it a Generational Gap or Just Bad Manners?
Dealer Candidate® Graduate Success
One of the flagship courses we produced was called the Dealer Candidate® Course. It was a multi-module course produced over two years with graded assignments, group activities and more. I designed the curriculum course structure to improve the learning experiences and business outcomes of the … [Read more...] about Dealer Candidate® Graduate Success