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John Hansen
- 7 days ago
Strategic Navigation and Emerging from the Pandemic in the U.S.
A prime topic of discussion was how many companies have both faced new challenges and also been resilient during the recent pandemic.
Mimi Macksoud
- Jun 16
Well-being: Two Dimensions
Wellbeing was a universal theme this past year. Our panelists expressed deep concern for the health and safety of their employees.
Donald Plumley
- Jun 15
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Flying and eating out. Concern about the Delta variant, states with low vaccination rates, and implications for the fall. The Board's role t
Tom Doorley
- Jun 10
A Better Recovery This Time: (re)Ignite Growth #1
Our recovery from the 2008 global recession was historically slow. Business leaders stayed in the bunkers too long.
Kathy Schaller
- Jan 22
CEOs tell how a “Winning Mindset” drives growth
During the second virtual event of our (re)Ignite Growth series, Winning with a Growth Mindset, Sage Partners led a panel discussion with...
Tom Doorley
- Sep 1, 2020
Failure Can Be Good
In short, he failed. But that's not the end of the story.
Rich Schneider
- Jul 30, 2020
Embracing Uncertainty to (re)Ignite Growth – An Unnatural Act?
If you go to 10 of your most trusted sources of business advice and counsel, you are bound to get 15 different “expert opinions”
Tom Doorley
- Jul 20, 2020
We've done it before, we can do it again - sharing a few words of encouragement
We all know the rest of the story. David is encouraging us to do it again.
Donald Plumley
- Jun 3, 2020
Getting the wind back in your sails
What is your plan for the second half of 2020, then looking forward to 2021 and beyond?
Cedric Crocker
- Apr 8, 2020
After the Virus: What Could the Future Look Like?
While it was certain something would disrupt the economy at some point - virtually no one anticipated a virus as a major economic disruptor.
Cedric Crocker
- Dec 3, 2019
Seeing 20:20 in 2020 - Get Ready for Success
With the new business year kicking off soon, now is a good time to ask: Are you, your team, and your company ready for success in 2020?
Cedric Crocker
- Sep 17, 2019
Bracing for the Next Downturn: 3 Questions to Ask About Your Business Now
"Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Warren Buffet memorably made his comment about company exposure...
David R. Currie
- Apr 2, 2019
Will Your Cap Table Hold You Hostage?
Of the many uncontrollable risks that early-stage startups face – product, market fit, or execution – what pains me the most is when I...
David Rosenblum
- Jan 3, 2019
Oversight of Data - An Emerging Challenge for Boards
Over the last five years, board members have heard a lot about cyber security. As cyber has become part of board routines, discussions...
Tom Doorley
- Dec 10, 2018
Realizing Greater Value from Your Board of Directors
Sage Partners' Board Effectiveness Program In light of the increasing, often daunting pressures on management and their boards—rapid...
Sage Partners
- Nov 29, 2018
Sage Partners helps enterprise prepare for Digital Transformation
Sage Partners creates custom Executive Program: “Digitalization and Transformation: How to Be Successful in the Digital Future” for...
Marc Fox
- Nov 26, 2018
The reason a high valuation too early can cause more harm than good
Who hasn’t read a headline lately of a little-known startup landing a large pile of cash from investors creating a huge valuation? This...
Sage Partners
- Oct 30, 2018
Why are Productivity Gains Shrinking?
Sage Founder Tom Doorley writes, "Stroud is a highly analytic team of operations and productivity consultants. This article by Taylor...
Sage Partners
- Oct 26, 2018
From start-up to scale: A conversation with Box CEO Aaron Levie
Sage Partner Donald Plumley shares this interview of Box CEO Aaron Levie by McKinsey's Simon London. Taking an idea to a company on track...
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