ERP: Strategic Investment or Costly Mistake? Navigating the Complexities for Executives

In the digital age, where business operations are increasingly complex and interconnected, the allure of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can seem like the silver bullet for executives looking to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. However, the decision to implement an ERP system is not without its pitfalls, especially for…

AI Breakthrough Workshop – 2 Success Options

We offer two versions of our AI Breakthrough Workshop (focused on manufacturing companies) that can benefit from an AI adoption roadmap.  See our flyer for more information. Learn with a group of other manufacturing executives at our 3 hour Zoom workshop.  Our next event is scheduled for March 19th, 2024 from 8-11; signup information can…

GenAI is set to transform transformation

GenAI is set to transform transformation! PwC’s latest article (in the comments) explains how companies can make this happen. 😎 🥇 Companies must adopt technology stakeholders across every department to achieve this and bring key business processes in-house. ⚽ The key is to educate, empower, and support those stakeholders. Imagine the impact on company culture…

I thought I was handling referrals well…

  I didn’t realize the opportunities I was missing when a referral partner passed me a lead and all I said was, “Thank you so much!” 🔥 I recently had the opportunity to begin working with Jeffrey Tockman, who founded “The Referral Navigator.” His structured approach to handling referrals has been an eye-opening experience for me. 😊…

LinkedIn Marketing Techniques SHARED

I wanted to share a few best practices that I learned around LInkedIn Marketing that I’d like to share. Taplio is sweet at harvesting LinkedIn connections that are specific to your targeting audience, check out this 3 minute video Speaking of going next level in LinkedIn marketing, if you don’t know Mark Firth you need…

Ben Allen has been accepted to the Berkeley Haas School of Business for AI Strategy

I just got accepted into the Berkeley Haas School of Business! The executive education program is called, “Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications.” I’m so excited to further my education! The course starts on January 11th, 2019. Here is the course summary! Welcome to the Berkeley Haas Executive Education Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications program. In…

KPI 320 – What are you measuring?

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing businesses can vary depending on the specific industry, company goals, and operational processes.  While the KPIs listed below that are generally relevant for most manufacturing businesses I recommend that department leaders review this list of 320 KPIs organized by business area. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): OEE measures the efficiency of…

What/Why Fractional?

  I greatly respect Dave Johnson and his firm, C Squared Solutions, which provides CEO, CFO, and COO fractional services. As a fractional chief information officer, I found his ability to summarize the benefits of engaging with a fractional resource poignant in this LinkedIn post.