Succession planning can be complicated, but these tips will smooth the process. Thank you for having me, Construction Dive! Read the article in PDF. Building a successful construction business isn’t an overnight process. It takes years to build relationships and...
We learned these 10 lessons from our 30 clients last year and believe they reflect the times: 1. Companies faring well and poorly are evaluating strategic alternatives We worked with 14 clients that came to us with questions about strategic alternatives, because...
I enjoyed the opportunity to share my thoughts on how strategic leadership can make a difference with Next City. Read the article in PDF. During the 1980s industrial crisis, the City of Chicago hired Dan Swinney, a then-union leader of the manufacturing industry and...
If your position as business owner is no longer suiting your lifestyle, it may be time to pivot. Thanks to CEO World for having me! Read the article in PDF. As more people are getting vaccinated and fewer COVID-19 cases are being reported, things seem to be getting...
As we all look forward to the possibilities of 2021, it’s tempting not to look back on 2020 at all, happy for it to disappear in the rearview mirror. But sometimes a review can hold helpful lessons. We found that the turmoil of the last year provided opportunities to...
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,...
