Creating a Learning Organization
Graeme Nichol, MBA and Nicola Knipscheer, M.S.

"When Peter Senge’s book ‘The Fifth Discipline’ was first published in 1990 it created quite a stir and gave people a look into a company that most people would love to create and prefer to work for. The question, however, has always been how do you create this ideal Learning Organization."...

The 7 critical steps to formulating your annual strategic business plan.
by Graeme Nichol, Arcturus Advisors

"Annual Strategic Planning is as important as financial and tax planning."...

The High Cost of Seven Percenters.
by Graeme Nichol, Arcturus Advisors

"Your team may not be as productive as they think they are."...

Business Excellence is in the Eye of the Beholder.
by Graeme Nichol, Arcturus Advisors

"Busines Excellence programs don't necessarily produce the desired results."...

Transformative Strategic Planning: Engine of Dramatic Change.
by Paul Cooperstein, J.D. and Bart Barthelemy

"Every day, managers find themselves facing strategic crossroads, i.e., moments in which the future holds significant risk or opportunity, or both." ...

Everest Expedition Makes History
by Laura L. Brummer

"Imagine spending more than two months of your life trekking across stretches of ice that shift and crumble beneath you, balancing above 1,000-foot-deep crevasses...Now, imagine attempting such a feat without being able to see where your feet will step next or the obstacles that lay in your path...."

How I Moved My Team From Last Place In The County to First!
by Laura L. Brummer

"There were many positive aspects of David's new job — good people, a good product and a huge customer base. But, the job brought frustrations for David as well. His team were the worst performing Region, attaining only 60% of its annual sales targets. In addition, staff satisfaction was at an all time low, recruitment was slow and attrition was fast..."

Best Year Yet Yield Results Time & Again
Results Newsletter - Dec 2001

"After completing a one-day Best Year Yet for Business session with Meredith, Gary and his team began to see results. Immediately, their focus, coordination and communication about the priorities within their department and the rest of the organization improved dramatically. And, within four short months, the group had met more than 25% of its annual goals..."

Our bi-monthly Arcturus Insights eZine is packed with information and ideas on planning your way to business success and achieving team focus, alignment and results. It also includes insights gained from the numerous business people we speak to on a daily basis and other useful information to increase your focus and business results.