Relationships key in new approaches to capitalism
By Kathleen Hosfeld Two of my “summer reads†are books that make the case that strong relationships with key stakeholders are driving financial performance and are central to how business is being...
View ArticleA Rose By Any Other Name: The Case for “Good” Business Smells Sweeter and...
By Kathleen Hosfeld You may call it the triple bottom line, sustainable, green, conscious, responsible or worthy business. Underlying the labels is a common commitment to maximizing value for multiple...
View ArticleThe Future Belongs to Writers
By Kathleen Hosfeld A recent Forbes article on the changing nature of web search rankings kicked up a firestorm of controversy. In the cross hairs was the practice of trying to “game†the search...
View ArticleMeaning-making and relationships priorities in the...
By Kathleen Hosfeld In a world where religious differences have never been more polarizing, it’s no wonder that many employers fear religious expression in the workplace. Which is why it’s all the...
View ArticleMaking the Connections: Implementing a Stakeholder Model
By Kathleen Hosfeld Looking to reap the many benefits of a stakeholder centric approach to business but wondering where to start? First, recognize that you’re not starting from zero. You already have...
View ArticleMaking It Real: Living the Values of Purpose and Strategy
By Kathleen Hosfeld Over a Christmas holiday in 2004, I was working on an article that describes the strategy framework we use at Hosfeld & Associates. As I often did, I shared my draft with my...
View ArticleSpeeding Strategy to Market
By Kathleen Hosfeld The value of any competitive strategy is the extent to which it creates or deepens relationships with customers. The faster you implement that strategy, the faster you see return...
View ArticleAre You Mistaking Vision for Strategy?
By Kathleen Hosfeld At the heart of organizational meaning-making we find corporate vision and mission as definitions of the good or the change that we seek to create in the world. While this is...
View ArticleStrategic Planning Culture Leads to Non-Profit Success
By Kathleen Hosfeld As challenging as it is to find time to create and implement strategic plans, new research reinforces that it’s one of the keys to organizational success. Consistent strategic...
View ArticleEvidence: Facts improve the quality of strategic planning
By Kathleen Hosfeld One of the things that makes a significant difference in the quality of strategic planning is the extent to which the process is informed by objective information. Too often...
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