NOTE: This blog was written in March 2020.I’m now four recessions into my career. Each one is different, and this is the first one associated with a health crisis. But in some ways, they follow a similar pattern — signs of strain followed by crisis, complacency and...
NOTE: This blog was written in April 2020. Many of us are grappling with high-impact decisions that need to be made right now. For the most immediate decisions, a checklist to help organize thinking can be a useful tool. For issues that must be grappled with over...
NOTE: This blog was written in April 2020. From the Coronavirus pandemic to Saudi Arabia’s oil price cut, bond market liquidity issues and the stock market correction, this week’s events have presented scenarios that we probably didn’t plan for. It’s natural to be...
During the holiday season, our tradition is to reflect on the year and assess how we fulfilled our purpose as a firm. Maybe you do something similar. Oaklyn Consulting’s purpose is to be a good citizen of the business communities where we operate. In particular,...
During the holiday season, our tradition is to reflect on the year and assess how we fulfilled our purpose as a firm. Maybe you do something similar. Oaklyn Consulting’s purpose is to be a good citizen of the business communities where we operate, by handling...
Even the most optimistic of us know better than to coast in good times. Yes, there will be periods when the Dow is hitting new highs, unemployment is low and growth is happening, but none of these things can last forever. There are changes that come with growth and...
