Employee Teams Soft on the Front Lines? How to Train Effective Project Warriors
You want to get the most out of your specialists, or consulting help, by preparing a staff of project warriors who are battle tested and mission ready.
Strategic Sourcing to Cut Procurement Costs
Oilfield services (OFS) companies are being challenged by their customers to cut prices and manage to lower AFE budgets. Many OFS companies are taking a hard look at ways to reduce their costs, [...]
Stop Playing the Glad Game: Facing the Reality of Integration
“Pollyanna” is a best-selling novel written by Eleanor H. Porter in 1913 whose title character had an optimistic outlook no matter how dire the circumstance. Whenever Pollyanna found [...]
How to Prevent Murphy’s Law from Overtaking Your ERP Implementation
Murphy’s Law (the simple, folk version) states that what can go wrong will, and at the worst possible time.
M&A Success: 4 Traits Your Integration Leader Must Have
Theodore Roosevelt’s legendary character traits left an indelible mark on his legacy. His metaphorical quotes such as, “The buck stops here,” and “Speak softly and carry a big stick,” are [...]