Author Archives: Phyllis Ezop

Patterns that recur over and over again characterize the kind of strategic change that generally brings business success. For the most part, huge changes that redo everything do not foster success. The writings on this web site generally advocate

Industry experience can bring advantages. It can make entrepreneurs more likely to succeed. It can be valuable for independent directors on corporate boards. And, it can be beneficial when a company hires from the outside. Yet, sometimes the individual with … Continue reading →

Many companies experienced business downturns due to the pandemic.  Since conditions have eased somewhat and there is talk of perhaps fewer restrictions this summer, many businesses are expected to do well on year to year performance. For many companies, business … Continue reading →

As modern technology advances, we often hear about the promising outlook for AI (artificial intelligence). AI is said to have the potential for finding solutions to highly complex problems that humans could never solve on their own. As more and … Continue reading →

We see it over and over again.  A company’s performance is lackluster, so everyone is encouraged to take more risks.  Apparently, taking more risks is often viewed as a way for companies to reignite their