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The Importance of Founding Principles and Values
Family businesses have unique cultures. Multigenerational family businesses continue to thrive because they remain focused on the principles and values that define those unique cultures. These values may include innovation, work ethic, strong customer and supplier relationships, and dedication to associates.
COVID-19 is the Litmus Test for Sustainable Multigenerational Success
As we continue to confront the COVID-19 crisis, family business owners are being called on to guide their businesses through the crisis. Family members who work directly in the business will feel this imperative most strongly, though, in reality, it is the responsibility…
Innovation in Times of Crisis
We are seven months into the COVID-19 crisis, and this pandemic is causing havoc in both the major loss of lives and the disruption of economies around the world. Every week brings new challenges as we try to adapt to our “new normal.” However, as time goes on, it has also become apparent that the pandemic…
Treating Human Capital as an Investment in Times of Crisis
In these deeply uncertain times, rely on your iterative strategic planning process to guide you. Remember: the planning process is more important than the plan itself. Ask yourself: What is your future business model? How will the crisis affect that model in the short and long term?
An Effective Strategic Planning Process Can Buoy You through Unforeseen Crises
Strategic planning is critical to the long-term sustainability of any organization. By implementing an ongoing planning process, organizations can be more adequately prepared to navigate through unforeseen disruptions, like COVID-19, staying afloat.
Putting People First: A Formula for Building a Business that Lasts
Seaman Corporation recently responded to a call to donate fabric to a project to make field hospital cots for pop-up medical centers serving patients during the COVID-19 crisis. A group of businesses from Northeast Ohio collaborated for the effort.