Innovation Insights: The Business Growth Blog

5 Myths CEOs Have About Hiring a Business Growth Consultant

Posted by Doug Wendt on March 21, 2014 at 9:02 PM

There are a lot of ideas and opinions in the business community about what's involved in hiring a business consultant to help drive growth within a business. Like many questions, CEOs deserve to have a solid answer to their questions based in evidence and insights they can use to make better decisions. Here are five myths about hiring a business growth consultant, and the truth (and facts) behind each one:

Tags: Focus Area: Strategy, change management, business strategy, executive communication, engagement, b2b business growth, selecting a business consultant

Creating a Growth-Driven Culture through the StrategyFirst Leadership Assessment

Posted by Doug Wendt on February 24, 2014 at 8:59 PM

wp_blog_-_leadership Effective leadership involves a number of key components, including a clear understanding of the talents and skills your organization needs, as well as effective strategies for developing your unique culture and attracting, retaining and supporting key personnel. The B2B CEO cannot underestimate the importance of leadership strategy and development to the growth of the enterprise.

Tags: Focus Area: Leadership, b2b, change management, facilitation, employee culture, engagement, business leadership, scalability, leadership strategy, StrategyFirst, business execution

5 Essential Strategies for Effective Employee Culture Surveys

Posted by Doug Wendt on August 8, 2013 at 4:39 PM

8556682467_f650f29803 Studies over the years have shown that trust is the most important factor in a successful workplace. But how can you be sure that such a vital key to success is a part of your employees’ workplace experience? That’s where employee culture surveys come in. These surveys are designed specifically for the purpose of analyzing the teamwork, work ethic, attitude and work culture of your company.