What you need to do to transform your business | Issue #224
Six things you need to do to ensure business transformations succeed
You’ve invested time, money and effort into a significant business transformation. Getting to this point has taken dedication from the whole team and a relentless drive to change. And it’s looking hopeful you’re going to succeed. The danger here is to assume that the hard work is done. It isn’t. It’s only just beginning.
McKinsey surveyed a variety of organisations as part of their global research. It compared businesses that had seen long-term success from their transformations with others that had stayed the same. They looked at the processes inside the businesses that had changed substantially. It’s heartening to see many of the things we suggest to clients included in the McKinsey research. We’re focusing on the right places.
So what is it that separates successful transformations from the rest? What do you need to do to reap the benefits of your hard work? Based on our experience and McKinsey’s research, you need to narrow it down to the following.
The Secrets Behind Building Value-Based Businesses with Patrick E. Donohue
This week, expert in valuation, business angel, and financial advisor for entrepreneurs Patrick E. Donohue, joins us on a new episode of The Melting Pot. He started his adventure at a very young age when he showed interest in stock shares and making money when he was ten years old. His passion lies in helping small businesses grow in a way that generates value and has a lasting impact on the community. He firmly believes that business owners shape the world by providing solutions to the complexities of human life.
His book Breakout Valuation breaks down complex financial concepts and shares them in plain English. His aim is for every leader to be able to understand financial intelligence and apply it in actionable plans to drive sustainable growth.
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