Fundraising and Philanthropy in a Tightening Economy
I came across a new term recently, used in this article to describe the employment trend in Europe. “Permatemps” describes those permanently in temporary or contract work.
Damage From “A Different Direction”
Damage From "A Different Direction" Next time you decide to fire a senior executive or...
A Budget That Actually Does Something
A Budget That Actually Does Something My aim in this article is to stimulate some...
The Business Plan – Your Organization’s GPS
Having helped many organizations with their strategic planning, I am fascinated how many plans dismally fail while others successfully achieve spectacular results. What is the secret for ensuring plans spring to life and achieve timely, meaningful outcomes?
The Key Drivers of Strategic Planning
Having helped many organizations with their strategic planning, I am fascinated how many plans dismally fail while others successfully achieve spectacular results. What is the secret for ensuring plans spring to life and achieve timely, meaningful outcomes?
A Primer on Facilities
Did you know that facilities or space costs are their second largest cost category next to personnel in most organizations? So what – aren’t these simply fixed or overhead costs that must be absorbed into their pricing model?
Mining and Marijuana – Smoke and Mirrors?
There many recent stories about junior miners converting to medical marijuana companies. Mike Harcourt, the former BC Premier is now Chairman of True Leaf Medicine Inc. and lending some credence to the sector. There is also some investment dedicated to this “growth” industry with at least one Toronto fund earmarking $15 million for medical marijuana start-ups.
Selling Your Business – Are You Ready?
Our work with organizations in a diverse range of industries has demonstrated that many owners are unprepared for the sale of their business. While many may have an awareness of the financial metrics used to value a business, most have not considered the impact that specific operating areas within their business can have on the overall value and final sale price.
Organizations Holding a Leadership Position – What Defines Them?
It isn’t all about profit and bottom line if a business desires to be recognized as a leader in its industry or community. Of course, in the private sector, profit is a critical pillar in the way organizational performance is measured. https://osborneinterim.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=vc-roles
When RFP Stands for Real Flawed Process
When RFP Stands for Real Flawed Process RFP’s are a way of life in the...
Leadership – The Holy Grail of Business
A leader and a manager are two separate definitions. The challenge for Canada’s economy and productivity is simply to instill more leadership attributes and qualities in the people we have directing and guiding our workforce – the managers.
The Rise of Social Enterprise Support
The evolution of social enterprises has been determined, by some, as a declining confidence in our capitalistic society’s ability to make positive community change. Is this driven by the values and needs of the next generation? Perhaps, perhaps not.
Managing the Two Worlds of Social Enterprise – Collaborate or Collide
Managing the Two Worlds of Social Enterprise - Collaborate or Collide With the world social...
Social Enterprise: Profit Meets Not-for-Profit – Can They Live Together?
While the concept of raising money for a charitable cause is not foreign to not-for-profits, shifting from a not-for-profit mindset to a for-profit mindset often means taking an Executive Director into unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory.
Old Friends Not Visiting as Much; But We Attracted More New Friends!
Businesses and individuals believe they are building their brand the most effective way, but is that true? Ask yourself, “what is your brand?” Quick answer; your brand is what Google says it is. Another way to look at it is your brand is what other people say about you when you are not in the room.
What are the Competitive Challenges for Calgary and Canada’s Tourism Sector?
Canada is a great country, rich in natural resources, pristine beauty, abundant wildlife and cultural diversity. We are seen by the world as a safe and clean destination with welcoming people. In fact, in many surveys, people from around the world have Canada on the top of their “hope to visit one day” list.
Taking a Trip is More Important Than You May Know
As the summer season winds down for 2013 it is apropos to reflect on the importance of an activity all of us probably enjoyed these past few months – traveling close to home or exploring another country! Why is the fact that you traveled and became a tourist important? Well, for many reasons; some you would instinctively know already and others you may not have thought of.
Company Succession Planning – The Early Days
Businesses and individuals believe they are building their brand the most effective way, but is that true? Ask yourself, “what is your brand?” Quick answer; your brand is what Google says it is. Another way to look at it is your brand is what other people say about you when you are not in the room.
Is Your Business Ready for Change?
Businesses and individuals believe they are building their brand the most effective way, but is that true? Ask yourself, “what is your brand?” Quick answer; your brand is what Google says it is. Another way to look at it is your brand is what other people say about you when you are not in the room.
Buying Knowledge: Outsourcing Intellectual Services
Buying Knowledge: Outsourcing Intellectual Services Do you have a strategic plan, an engineering study, a...