the problem is not a lack of theories, tools, or programs. the problem is execution. in research for his recent book, execution revolution, author gary harpst discovered: an astounding 90% of well-formulated strategies fail due to poor execution! only 5% … continued
how does your firm measure up?
after using many different varieties of opinion survey, the gallup organization came to the conclusion a few years ago that the responses to just 12 questions can show why one organization, division, department or any other managerial unit is happier and more profitable than another.
on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being “no, or rarely,” and 5 being “yes, mostly,” how would you score? read more →
to check office morale, cpa firms leaders may want to ask staffers a few questions like… management is providing good leadership and guidance during difficult economic conditions. my job is mentally stimulating. i understand how my work contributes to the … continued
sally glick, chief marketing officer and growth strategist at sobel & co. cpas in livingston, n.j., has been named the first woman principal of the firm. so we asked her… 1. what are the key challenges and opportunities facing cpa … continued
when times get tough, the tough get better. is your firm ready? join the study; get the answers. by rick telberg how do you rate your firm? let us count the ways… actually, we counted seven ways, or rather seven … continued
top management too often falls short. many cpas are less than satisfied with the leadership in their organizations, a finding that may not be surprising. but it’s still disturbing. roughly 8 in 10 cpas are reporting they are less than … continued
what you need to know to make your firm more effective. what are today’s best leadership strategies? join the study; get the answers. by rick telberg/at large in these treacherous and tumultuous times, the difference between winners and losers – … continued
hint: it’s good career advice, too. by rick telberg/on careers last year i managed to break loose for a short vacation. it was all over in about 14 minutes, barely enough time to imagine swinging in a hammock under a … continued
how cpas can master the essence of excellence. by rick telberg/on finance why do some accounting shops excel while others stagnate? good question. and it’s probably best answered not by looking fearfully at the dismal swamp of stagnation, but by … continued
the days of wine and roses in selling cpa firms for pricey premiums to big-monied buyers are over.