There is a quote from the Bible – Exodus 5:7-8
“You are no longer to give the people straw to make brick as previously; let them go and gather straw for themselves. But the quota of bricks which they were making previously, you shall impose on them; you are not to reduce any of it.
At a recent conference, there were many presentations on several training, development and associated topics. One of the Keynote addresses narrowed in on the foundation aspects of building a solid business. That foundation was rooted in organizational culture framed by the entity’s core purpose, values, and principles.
Last Monday was the unofficial start of the “Summer” season in the northern part of the country. Temperatures have moved away from the cold, and more and more color is popping up from green grass to a multitude of brightly colored flowers. Just as the environment needs to have seasons of renewal, so do individuals and businesses.
On Monday, we pause to memorialize those men and women who had such belief in the freedoms we have here in the USA that they sacrificed at the highest level – To give life for another.
Every business deals with any number of challenges over the course of a day, week, month, or year. Some are external – dealing with customers, vendors, or even the community. Some are internal – dealing with employees, processes, etc. No business is free of dealing with the on slot of items that, for one reason or another…
For many years, organizations have used sales quotas as a means to identify a target at which those involved in the revenue generation side of the business need to create and deliver to the company. These quotes, which are crucial for your business, to some degree are…
As you read this today, JKL Associates is investing in expanding our knowledge and understanding of various topics that can benefit our clients. We are attending a knowledge conference to gather insights and build relationships with other colleagues and experts in the industries and client profiles we serve. We take this time investment very seriously…
During the past few weeks in April, we have looked at some aspects of business ownership. How we listen and hear. Are we growing from being managers of things to leading people? Do we invest appropriately in training and development for our team members so they can contribute at their highest levels?
Last week, we discussed the growth of the owner, from starting with a job in the business to the growth opportunity of being an asset owner. We highlighted that this is not a casual effort and must be part of the focus and expectation of the desired outcomes of business ownership. With that same understanding of it being part of the end game expectations, the investment in team members must also be made to support that growth plan.
For the last 35 years, JKL Associates has been helping business people move through the various stages of business acquisition, operations, and perpetuation. We have regularly referenced that many initial business buyers or startups acquire or purchase themselves a job. Over time and with development, they move into the role of…