by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 29, 2017 | Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategy, Strategy, Women in Business
Approximately 1/3 of the US can be described as freelance workers or independent contractors. These individuals, who have derived their nickname from the IRS form used to track their compensation, are typically engaged on a temporary assignment or contracting...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 28, 2017 | Pivoting
There is, perhaps, no greater test for an organization and its leadership than to engage in the process of strategic growth, and be forced to choose between “staying the course” and “changing direction”. The complexities are evident whether...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 26, 2017 | Value Proposition
A refined Value Proposition is a crucial element of an organization’s Belief System and Manifesto – a component perhaps as integral to an entity’s long-term success and sustainability as its Mission, Vision, Values and Culture. I have reviewed...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 16, 2017 | Corporate Culture
I received some news this week that reminded me of the critical importance of organizational culture, and what can happen to even the most diversified and experienced entities if leadership allows its growth goals to take priority over the people that make such aims...
by Kimberly Arnold - CEO, Escalate Solutions | Jan 1, 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Brand, C-Suite, Corporate Culture, Disruption, Emerging Leaders, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Growth Strategy, IoT, Leadership, Pivoting, Strategy, Technology
Effective leadership demands an appreciation for the strategic realities of the competitive global business environment. As you and your team embark on the new year, remember to consider, embrace and apply these important themes: #1 – STRATEGIC PLANNING IS MORE...