Navigating the Rapids
How to Successfully Manage Rapid Growth, Change Processes and Crisis Situations
Consider the Following
- Leadership is about philosophical stability, boldness, vision and inspiration.
- Operations are about productivity, efficiency, quality and problem-solving.
- Finance is about accurate and timely data—and seeing what is not obvious.
- Problem-solving is about relentless persistence, using a systematic approach.
- Decision making is about connecting the dots and leveraging talent/instincts.
- Planning is about knowledge, preparedness, anticipation and tracking results.
This course will provide value to personnel with responsibilities for geographic expansion, acquiring market share, introduction of new services and products and rapid growth management and planning. Challenges include competitive market environments, financial strain, market demand, internal inefficiencies, eroding bottom-line profits, erratic gross profits and surprise “events” on a regular basis.
This course is helpful for anyone who would like to develop results-based, early warning systems that contribute to a sustainable, healthy business environment.
To gain the most out of this program, there is one key mindset:
Don’t ask: Can I use this?
Ask: How can I use this?
- Fundamental elements of effective performance/indicator tracking systems
- The development of a viable flash report that will be used
- Practical and efficient team selection
- Why is the Tiger Team approach potentially catastrophic? What is an alternative
- Necessary characteristics of key players
- Basic communication approaches for banks, vendors, customers, employees
- What is the diaphragmatic approach to viable decision making
- Effective leadership techniques in stressful times, or any time
Jim Rex is a principal in The Solution Resource Group and practices as a strategist, financial consultant, trainer and public speaker.
His career credentials include working with over 150 companies in the principal areas of strategic and financial planning, problem solving and crisis management. These companies have ranged from start-ups to large public companies and have spanned multiple industries, while representing a global business presence.
He served more than 15 years as chief executive officer and/or president of companies in healthcare, pharmaceutical, financial/tax consulting, manufacturing and telecommunications. Jim also offers comprehensive business finance skills, including over eight years as chief financial officer. This extensive hands-on management experience provides a practical and intuitive flair to his consulting, training and speaking efforts.