The world of manufacturing has faced constant upheaval in the early 2020s. Pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising energy costs have made manufacturing an arena in need of strong financial guidance. As a result, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become increasingly important. Successful manufacturing CFOs possess key traits that …
The C-suite is the collective term for a group of highly influential executives in an organization. As technology becomes increasingly integral to a company’s operations, the role of the CIO is of paramount importance. CIOs can affect change in the C-suite through their deep understanding of technology and its impact on an organization as a …
The Role of Luck in a Leader’s Success, Part 2
When I’m helping family-owned businesses find new executive leadership, I often hear the following: “We want to find someone who is the right fit.” This word–“fit”– is difficult to define, yet is always key to a successful hire. When assessing candidates for fit, it’s helpful to use the following questions as guiding principles.
Fred Lamster, Partner in Battalia Winston’s Consumer and Retail practice, has contributed an article entitled, “Organization Planning in a Troubled Retail Sector: 6 Keys to Success,” to Total Retail, the go-to source for executives looking for analysis on the omnichannel retail industry. Co-written with Sharon Tunstall, former VP of Human Resources at Nike, the article …
DAS Companies, Inc. is a high growth, profitable, and privately held $350 million marketing and global supply chain portfolio company. The company has strategic goals of becoming a $1 billion organization and is in the process of implementing 21st Century leading edge technologies and streamlining supply chain cycle time. DAS designs, imports and distributes automotive …
Timothy C. Luce Joins DAS Companies, Inc. as Head of Information Technology Read More »
Fred Lamster recently contributed an article entitled, “Human Resources: Still at a Crossroads” to HR.com. Stop talking about earning a seat and start proving that you’ve already earned it I was on the phone with an HR colleague one morning talking about the “state of the function” and bemoaning the current crop of Human Resources …
Companies are getting into the festive spirit this year as the trend of having corporate holiday parties continues to grow, according to the 28th annual survey of corporate America’s firms conducted by leading global executive search firm Battalia Winston. This year, 89 percent of the companies polled will have holiday parties – a continual uptick …
by Bruce H. Walton, Partner at Battalia Winston When a family-owned business needs to recruit a non-family CEO or COO, a well-structured Long Term Incentive Program (LTIP) is essential in attracting an outstanding candidate. However, LTIPs can make some family business owners uncomfortable. Few families want to give up true ownership, even when they realize …
Family-Owned Businesses and Long Term Incentive Programs (LTIPs) Read More »
Fred Lamster recently contributed an article entitle, “Why CHROs Should Get a Seat at the Board Table” to Chief Executive Magazine. Why do HR leaders boast about “earning a seat at the board table” when any other function head on the leadership team—CFO, COO, CMO, CIO, CDO—just comes in and sits down? CHROs and emerging …
Fred Lamster featured in Chief Executive Magazine Read More »
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