by Rick McPartlin | Sep 1, 2009 | Strategy, Structure
Lately I’ve been talking with a lot of CEOs about a concept I call “Best of the Worst” (BOTW). The term is harsh, but many executives quickly realize that yes, their organizations have a lot in common with BOTW companies like, say, GM. In boom times, BOTW companies...
by Rick McPartlin | Jul 7, 2009 | Sales, Strategy, Structure
Last month, Jane wrote “I’m lying awake worrying about sales,” which addressed three late-night revenue-related stresses many CEOs face, including “Is my sales manager doing a good job?” and “Is my star salesperson going to quit?”...
by Rick McPartlin | May 5, 2009 | Strategy
You have a sales team and a marketing director, but they’re in constant combat. Your revenue growth is flat. Margins are shrinking. And whether you realize it or not, you’re drastically overpaying for results. It’s a common problem, but the companies who solve it can...
