Laurie Barkman works with entrepreneurs, closely-held companies, and family businesses to develop innovations that create enterprise value and facilitate transition. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Laurie hosts the Succession Stories Podcast speaking with...
If you’re leading a mature, multi-generational company, you might be wondering how to innovate. Take notes from a startup expert. When you think of innovative companies, you might think of an industry leader like Apple or a fast-growing rocketship like Airbnb or...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of how we work, create value, and serve customers. Many CEOs and business owners face important choices around short term decisions while trying to look forward to a better future. A June 2020 McKinsey study,...
The coronavirus outbreak thrust many businesses into unchartered waters as we faced profound changes to how we live, work, and serve our communities. Many organizations innovated out of necessity, utilizing digital platforms to execute operationally, and shifted to a...
When I feel challenged, I find it helpful to have a rallying cry to focus forward. Right now, mine is: Navigate the now, plan for the recovery, shape the future. #resilience