by Guy Whitcroft | Feb 24, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Growth, Strategy
I was reading an article the other day about how companies that successfully IPO typically show much higher valuations when they have a history of a proper board. If you think about it, this is not surprising. After all, a board can add immense value to a company in a...
by Guy Whitcroft | Feb 19, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
One of the things I’ve learnt in my 25+ years of board meetings is that effective company boards are those properly prepared for their meetings. Conversely, unprepared boards make for unproductive companies. As I’ve discussed before, a well-constructed board can add...
by Guy Whitcroft | Feb 4, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
I’m surprised at how many people – even company owners/CEOs – find board meetings boring, something to be avoided if possible. This simply shows how few understand the real benefits of a vibrant board to a business. A good board is key to a successful business. It...
by Guy Whitcroft | Jan 25, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
Wise words, indeed, from this self-made billionaire and Shark Tank investor. After all, he’s proved over the years that he can spot opportunity… As we continue to live in these difficult and unusual times, we should all be taking time to look around at the...
by Guy Whitcroft | Jan 22, 2021 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, HR & Personnel, Leadership, Motivation
… something happens to me or I lose a key employee? This is just one of a series of questions you should be asking yourself on an ongoing basis as a business owner / CEO. Is your business resilient enough to continue to thrive if this happens, or will it face peril?...
by Guy Whitcroft | Dec 23, 2020 | Board & Governance, BusinessFitness, Leadership, Strategy
It was interesting to see that Apple has announced a target date of 2024 for its autonomous electric vehicle introduction – see https://bit.ly/38rP7Al. So Tesla, which so successfully disrupted the auto industry to become its most valuable company, now faces...
