Since you've already walked through financial & operating metrics the board meeting ought to be the time to run through 2 - 3 big
strategic issues the company faces.
Not exact matches
As in elite U.S. programs, CEIBS students undertake in their second year an experiential learning course, working in groups to solve
strategic issues for
companies that in the past have included Dow (DOW), Bayer, BP (BP), Siemens, MasterCard (MA), Nike (NKE), and Coca - Cola (KO).
Execution is one of the biggest
issues for small - business owners, says Scott Regan, founder and CEO of the
strategic - planning software
company AchieveIt.
We believe this extensive experience has given him a broad understanding of the operational, financial and
strategic issues facing public and private
companies today.
According to Jean Martin and Conrad Schmidt in «How to Keep Your Top Talent,» «As part of its Key Talent Programs, HP offers high potentials the opportunity to attend closed - door briefings on important
strategic issues, work in teams to help resolve them, and discuss their final recommendations with senior leaders at the
company.»
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the
Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled c
Company's vendor base and execution of the
Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled c
Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in
strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of
strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including
issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled
companycompany.
He has been a trusted advisor and consultant to public and private
company CEO's where he has helped clients address key
strategic and operating
issues.
The firm provides early stage financing, hands - on assistance, and
strategic connections to innovative
companies confronting the world's most important energy and environmental
issues.
The Khorus Advisory Board (KAB) will assist the
company's executive team in strategy development, operational and governance
issues, and
strategic communications.
She advised pre-IPO private technology
companies (as well as public clients including Zynga, Netflix and Nvidia) on
strategic and financial
issues.
APA is a partnership registered with NSW Fair Trading, whose records show APA's partners are three
companies — APA Pty Ltd,
Strategic Issues Management Pty Ltd and Centre for Litigation Communications Pty Ltd..
In the UK, there are now narrative reporting requirements for certain listed
companies to produce a «
strategic report» that includes human rights and social
issues.
He has been signed by Teneo as a senior managing director to provide «
strategic advice» to international
companies on a range of
issues including Brexit.
The American - owned lobbying firm Teneo Strategy recently hired Oliver, former Number 10 communications director, as a senior managing director to provide «
strategic advice» to international
companies on a range of
issues including Brexit.
To that end, James Clovis, president of the Industrial Research Institute, an organization representing 231 leading
companies that together carry out approximately 70 % of the industrial research effort in the United States, said that the country lacked a
strategic plan to address the critical
issues facing its S&E workforce.
This article is adapted from Date - Onomics by Jon Birger (Workman Publishing
Company, 2015) The dating game is rigged, but the problem is not
strategic That, and the
issue of people changing over time.
Vanessa began her career as a consultant at Bain &
Company, where she advised clients on
strategic and operational
issues.
Gonzalez began her career as a consultant at Bain &
Company and The Bridgespan Group, where she advised clients on
strategic and operational
issues.
Minnie began her career as a management consultant at Bain &
Company, where she advised clients on
strategic and operational
issues.
Previously, Ann was a consultant in McKinsey &
Company's Houston office and served private and social sector clients on a variety of
strategic and organizational
issues.
This packed one - day event will cover the key
strategic and operational
issues faced by trade publishers around the globe in transitioning to a digital world, as well as presenting specially - commissioned data and analysis, new
companies and services for the trade publishing world to consider, and new initiatives from some of the biggest publishers and retailers.
Mitchell is an Amazon bestselling author with forty business books, contributor at Entrepreneur Magazine, has provided
strategic consulting to over one hundred
companies, has advised over five hundred CEOs on critical business
issues through the CEO networking groups he's run, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ - listed
company.
«Our Board has established a responsible pattern for dealing decisively with
strategic issues, as demonstrated following the negative data from the
company's AV650 clinical trial in October 2008.
In the past I was a Management Consultant with AT Kearney, where I advised Fortune 100
companies with their
strategic business
issues.
«Customer solutions such as energy storage, clean on - site generation, or energy management are now part of the three
strategic businesses of the new E.ON,» said a
company press statement
issued last week.
Guides early - stage
companies through specific projects and
issues, such as staffing for growth, budget management, resource planning,
strategic partnering and board management.
This is just the beginning of what could prove to be the next big step in elevating sustainability as a core
strategic issue for the C - Suite at
companies in every industry.
Clare is also regarded as a market leader in providing
strategic advice to senior executives, founders, US and multi-national
companies with UK operations, and US and UK law firms on their employment law
issues.
Additionally, Mr. Russ consults with established and emerging
companies in connection with e-commerce, financing, expansion, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings,
strategic alliances and intellectual property
issues.
This expertise, coupled with the firm's affordable rates, is what led Joe to engage Outside GC to assist with the
company's customer contracts back then; and today, Kevin Ball and his team continue to rely on Outside GC laywer Brian Heller to assist with contract drafting and negotiation and to provide
strategic advice on complex licensing
issues.
We assist our clients operating in the international arena with a variety of tax
issues that may arise in international and cross-border transactions, expansion of their U.S. businesses abroad, controlled foreign corporations and passive foreign investment
companies,
strategic alliances and joint ventures.
He has counseled businesses on corporate and
strategic issues and has represented
companies of all sizes.
Our Payments Systems team here at Slipakoff PC represent some of the largest payment systems providers in the world — as well as
companies at the forefront of emerging and novel payment systems and markets — on a wide range of transactional and regulatory
issues, including product development, consumer compliance, and
strategic acquisitions.
The firm comprises two practice groups: the Business Group works with clients in need of collaborative and
strategic representation, and the Litigation Group helps
companies resolve complex business
issues and employment disputes.
We combine day to day advice on the continuing governance and compliance
issues encountered by larger private and quoted
companies with more
strategic advice on the size, constitution, personnel and reporting lines of governance / reporting teams and secretariats.
A law firm with long experience in corporate matters can handle
company matters and integrate their industry insights with deep legal understanding of business
issues, regulatory
issues and
strategic needs of modern corporations.
Assisted an international
company in successfully launching its U.S. workforce in multiple states and cities, including drafting employment agreements and an employee handbook, and providing
strategic counseling regarding employment
issues, such as terminations, leaves, and restrictive covenants.
He advises clients, including domestic and international
companies, on
strategic intellectual property
issues.
«It's a
strategic issue that should be on the board's radar,» he says, adding it's not hyperbole to say a breach can destroy a
company overnight.
You need it to be a «bet the
company» highly
strategic issue and those don't come along very often.»
A member of the executive leadership board at the Alberta - based utility
company ENMAX, Robert Hemstock has his say on important
strategic issues for his
company.
Dr. Jo Whitehead is a Director of the Ashridge
Strategic Management Centre, a widely recognised authority on strategy and general management
issues within large
companies.
Communicates IT control impacts,
issues, and
strategic direction to team and to
company stakeholders.
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Consequently, every
company you approach is engaged in challenges specific to its industry, and when you want to change your industry sector as part of a
strategic career move, you and your resume should reflect an understanding of the new target industry's
issues and challenges.
WinCo Foods, White River Junction, VT 5/2013 to Present Loss Prevention Agent • Comprehend the
company's loss prevention policies and plan loss prevention strategies accordingly • Monitor indicators for internal and external losses and report findings to the area manager • Provide physical security, monitoring and surveillance to activities within the store /
company • Promote loss prevention awareness through appropriate channels of communication • Install cameras in
strategic places and ensure that they are properly operational • Look through camera footage to determine nefarious activities and take immediate action • Perform investigations to determine how thefts took place and take appropriate measures to apprehend criminals • Conduct inspections to identify security, safety and maintenance
issues and breaches • Assist store management in conducting risk assessments and developing action plans • Provide support in CCTV installation and troubleshooting activities • Detect shoplifters and apprehend and prosecute them according to the law
-- Supports marketing initiatives by
issuing timely policies that minimize risk — Assess mortality of individual life applicants using medical and non-medical records as well as financial information — Serves as an advocate for
company growth and profit by extolling
strategic business plans and developing partnerships with local market sales personnel
• Qualified to review and processes solicitation and contractual requirements of the organization • Particularly effective in working with program management teams for compliance assurance purposes • Excellent skills in coordinating with finance and business teams to handle
strategic resolution of contract
issues • Demonstrated expertise in identifying, developing and implementing new contracts and process in sync with
company's directives
The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related
issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report gene
issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all
company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee /
company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate
company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997
Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report gene
Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6
strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation
Midwest Steel Blanking (Lombard, IL) 07/2004 — 08/2008 Director of Operations • Oversaw daily operations and management of 40 employees including 2 project managers • Served as an advisor to the President on all critical and
strategic issues • Led presentations to banks, governmental agencies, potential investors, and large volume customers • Oversaw production, maintenance, quality control, and all other dealings with all outside vendors • Negotiated all insurance policies and contracts concerning account receivables and insurance related claims • Developed the ISO 9000 quality manual and OSHA safety awareness programs, training, and documentation • Trained future managers of the
company in professional skills, managerial decision making, and business communications • Designed and implemented a new inventory control systems for managing raw - material and finished - goods • Ensured cost control limiting the direct expenses incurred and indirect impacts such as inefficiencies, downtime, and waste • Over a 3 year period, reduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training programs