An organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has many traditional places to look for direction and advice. These places include the Board of Directors, the senior leadership team, and/or external stakeholders and partners. There is nothing wrong with this network; it is, in fact, essential to the CEO’s day-to-day operation of… Read More

In the rapidly evolving landscape of 21st-century business, corporate boards stand at a critical crossroads. The traditional board structure and composition may be challenged to navigate the complex technological transformations reshaping global enterprises. The need to better translate technological potential into strategic advantage and to comprehend the ethical and operational… Read More

Value added IT product resellers (VARs) have contended with thin margins for years and have long considered adding higher-margin services to the mix of their offerings. VARs have a wide variety of services from which to choose, including product-attached installation services, integration, solution development, and even pure consulting. In the… Read More

In last week’s post, Why Financial Services is Facing Increased Complexity in Board Oversight & Corporate Governance, I discussed the four increasing complexities that are requiring Financial Services corporate boards to become more educated and prepared. The following is a deeper dive into the ten areas, many of which… Read More

A public company’s Board of Directors is chosen by shareholders, and its primary job is to look out for shareholders’ interests.  This includes selecting, monitoring and evaluating competent management, establishing business strategies and policies, and monitoring and assessing the progress of business operations.  However, Board oversight and corporate governance in… Read More

It is hard to believe that it was only two years ago when ChatGPT took global markets by storm in November 2022, literally changing how we work overnight. There is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) are reshaping and potentially disrupting entire industries. The opportunities for… Read More

The excitement of the record IPO year of 2021 is still fresh, and many companies are on a holding pattern waiting for the IPO markets to fully re-open. CEOs and Boards of private companies aspiring to catch the next IPO window should use this holding period to fully prepare for… Read More

My alarm rings—oh wait—I did not need to set it. Wow—I am retired, and I have nothing to do. Pickleball? Golf? Looking for another job? I will figure it out after my first cup of coffee. Actually, that was not how my first morning went, although it is for many… Read More

Introduction Generative AI, once limited to text and image generation, has rapidly extended to reach across diverse industries with transformative potential. This article explores the lesser-known applications of generative AI, particularly in industrial and critical infrastructure asset health analysis. Drawing from my extensive experience driving market expansion through innovative technology… Read More

Yes, another article on AI. However, in this I provide both a historical disruptive technology point of view and a prospective view for AI in the hospitality/travel/leisure industry. My protagonist is the ‘Hospitalian’ – simply, those of us in and around the hospitality/travel/leisure businesses. I offer three specific, actionable considerations… Read More