Good implementation requires a plan, and a good plan and good operational decisions come from good people. People and operational excellence have to converge in every business, large or small. found a good summary of the relevant keys to business operational excellence in a new book by Faisal Hoque, called “ The Power of Convergence.” MORE >>

From the time the idea of a company was developed, those who control the purse strings (finance) and those who manage the income (sales, operations, and marketing) are often adversaries. It is as much a necessity for the financial person to understand what the operations groups do , and vice versa.  Education. It’s a two way street.  MORE >>

It's not uncommon for a founder to poo-poo the importance of investors suggesting financiers don't know how to oversee start-up operations day-to-day. The reality is that investors and operators are partners in a venture. What's up with the superiority complex exhibited by both venture capitalists and entrepreneurs? MORE >>

As many of you may know, we have a section on the NextView website called “Ethos” where we describe five key principles to how we operate. My partners and I have blogged about some of these including Invited Guest , Golazo , Authentic , and Tribe. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search. About Me. MORE >>

Let’s explore six unofficial business partners and their respective benefits as a starting point. These connections can provide insight into virtually every area of your operation. In addition, this group is often a fertile ground for partners with a similar focus on your core market. Professional Partners. MORE >>