Mastering Effective Remote Leadership Strategies
The world of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. With remote and hybrid models becoming the norm, leaders are faced with the challenge of guiding teams that are no longer bound by physical...
Category: Success Series
Mission Centric IT Metrics: The Power of Collaborative IT
The true hallmark of IT success lies not in isolated achievements but in collective innovation—a defining trait of organizations thriving in the digital age. Traditional IT metrics—such as tickets resolved or lines of code...
Beyond Tools: Elevating People to Drive Digital Transformation
NASA is synonymous with innovation, but its approach to problem-solving reveals a crucial lesson for any organization undergoing transformation. Instead of relying exclusively on internal expertise, NASA invites fresh ideas through open innovation, regularly...
Transforming Financial Services with High-Quality Data in AI
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into financial services is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day reality shaping everything from customer interactions to risk management. As firms increasingly...
A Strategic Approach to Advancing AI Workforce Development
Empowering the AI Workforce of the Future Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, presenting unprecedented opportunities and challenges. This white paper outlines a comprehensive strategy to advance AI workforce education and foster...
Navigating Portfolio Triumphs
Explore the nuanced role of advisors as they navigate the intricate journey of portfolio companies. From financial strategies and optimal funding agreements to product-market fit and sustained growth, advisors act as co-orchestrators, amplifying startups’ potential.
Unveiling Fintech Fortunes
Embark on a journey through the intricate world of Fintech as advisors navigate beyond the surface, uncovering hidden opportunities. From decoding market data to anticipating regulatory shifts, astute advisors mine insights and leverage technology emergence. Join us in unveiling the future of Fintech, where strategic decision-making, investing in the human element, and confronting risks converge to redefine the financial landscape.
Find the Mentor Inside You
n the startup symphony, advisors play a crucial role, forging trust, sharing wisdom, and respecting founders’ autonomy. This excerpt explores the cornerstone of advisor-founder partnerships—trust. By delving into active listening, genuine empathy, and respectful boundaries, advisors cultivate fertile ground for startups to flourish.
Mastering Advisory Roles for Startup Success
Advisors orchestrate startup success through multifaceted roles—building trust, navigating cultures, and crafting deals. Their strategic prowess unveils investment potential, identifies trends, and forges connections. This series explores their pivotal dance, from mastering financial support to empowering founders and navigating the ascent with precision.
Kaizen and Kaikaku – Win, Lose, or Win/Win?
Can opposing philosophies work together? If asked in political circles (especially in today’s world of sound bites and shouting heads) the answer is a resounding NO! One of the more famous sayings regarding opposites...
Skunk Works for Banks and Brokerages: A New Era of Innovation with AI and Cloud
Skunk Works for Banks and Brokerages is not only viable, it’s advisable! As part of my executive responsibilities for a bank’s investment division and retail brokerage, I built a Skunk Works team for digital...
Defining Transformation – Change, Evolve or Transform?
This article will be more first person than is typical for what is posted here—primarily because it requires discussion around some personal experiences. Transformation efforts have existed for years, but in the last 5...
The Value of Customer Journey Mapping
“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” This quote is often attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, but while no known source can be found to verify the attribution, it...
What To Look For In Cryptocurrency, Banks, and Brokerages During 2019
Executive Summary With new currencies, new fintech bank charters, and a new stock exchange garnering momentum, 2019 is looking like a busy year for the financial world. At the same time, after a very...
The CEO’S Guide To Successful Change Management
Editor’s Note: In the digital era, change occurs at unprecedented speed. Entire industries have the potential to change overnight and companies can go from competitive to obsolete before its leaders recognize the need to...
Why You Think You Right – Even If You’re Wrong
Fail fast is a popular catchphrase in successful leadership, finding ways to avoid decisions that lead to failure is even more effective–and worth some extra time. Very few “leaders” would consider the need to...
Successfully reinventing your company starts with a digital transformation model
Editor’s Note: Reinventing carries both both positive and negative connotations–but performed correctly, and at the right time, the negative can be effectively mitigated. The reality is that reinvention should be iterative, resulting in a...
How Financial Institutions Can Survive the Fintech Assault
Executive Summary Today, much is expected from internal IT teams, including new delivery models and innovative technologies–in part to reduce losing customers to competing fintech companies springing up seemingly overnight. Business managers and employees...
