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Long Term Care (LTC) in Canada
In this position paper, we review the known root causes of this disaster, including: governance, structural relationships within the broad health care system, funding (public and private), and human resources, all necessary but not sufficient to repair the deficiencies. We will emphasize what we believe are the most challenging but fundamental requirements for change: leadership and culture.
Leadership mindset: The key contributing factor to achieving clarity, positive culture shifts and strategic organizational transformation
Peak performance and the likelihood of achieving growth toward full potential are rarely solely under the control of the individual doing the job. Instead, it is influenced by the institution in which they work. Determining the organizational position and identifying areas that may need to change requires asking some pointed questions. Are the right resources in place? Is the proper structure in place? Is the right leadership in place? Is the culture appropriate to allow strong performance?
Succession Planning – Exercising Fairness and Prioritising Competency to Maintain Business Momentum
Succession planning is akin to changing the car’s wheels while it’s hurtling down a highway at 100 miles an hour. The next generation needs to be brought up to speed, but business doesn’t stop because there’s a transition. Patriarchs need to be confident that if they’re going to hand over the keys to the kingdom, new leaders need to have what it takes to maintain momentum.
Mentoring – Developing next generation leaders to take the business further
Transitioning a business from one generation to the next is no small task. Dips, setbacks and anxious moments are to be expected.
Before passing the baton, patriarchs need a sense of confidence that what they have built will be both sustained and grown.
Succession Planning – Building Business Legacy While Maintaining Family Relationships
There isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to effective succession planning of a family business. Understanding the ecosystem is key to aiding families in implementing a plan that fits their particular context. While business growth and sustainability are essential, the biggest concern expressed by patriarchs and matriarchs is avoiding unnecessary conflict that could tear a family apart.
Frequent Strategic Reviews – The key to increasing organizational agility in times of turmoil
There is a subtle but important difference between being agile and responsive versus reactive to unprecedented and sustained disruptive events. In addition to ensuring your organization has a robust long term strategy that speaks to a 3 year horizon, PulvermacherKennedy and Associates (PKA) recommend adopting a pandemic-fit agile approach to strategy. Reviewing and optimizing strategy at frequent intervals will enable your organization to mitigate emerging threats and harness ever evolving opportunities
Navigating COVID-19 Successfully By Adopting Both A Future-Focused And Real-Time Relevant Approach To Strategy
Futureproofing your organization, especially post COVID, is a team sport, requiring input from all players. Let’s look at three key focus areas for organizations seeking to adapt their strategy and position themselves for a successful present and future amid the pandemic.
Is COVID-19 an opportunity to study effective teamwork?
Is COVID-19 An Opportunity To Study Effective Teamwork?The answer, of course, is a resounding yes! Like other previous existential crises facing humanity’s very existence, such as world wars and previous pandemics, COVID-19, which has been labelled “the invisible...
How our clients are managing their business: Lessons From The Field
In speaking with our clients on how they are managing their businesses and people through COVID-19, a number of key themes have emerged which we would like to share with you.
Heightened Awareness of the Obvious
Having your house in order in the event of unexpected events. Are you taking decisive action in planning the transition of your business to the next generation or group of leaders?
Specialists in Transitioning Your Family Owned Business to the Next Generation: That’s all we do!
We do not do estate planning, tax consulting, accounting, create trusts, sell insurance, or help you sell your business. There are other experts in these areas who we can refer you to.
We do not arrive with teams of young people to address the significant challenge of a business transition. Our team consists of highly seasoned professionals.
Step 1: Transitioning Your Family Business to the Next Generation
Transitioning your family business to the next generation does not have to be a tortuous experience. We highlight 3 recommendations to help you in this transition journey.
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