High-Performing Organizations Publications

Operational Excellence

Risk and Security in Corporate Supply Chain Networks: Moving From Operational to Strategic Concern
June 2010 | Executive Action Report

Supply chain risk management is a critical strategic activity that should take center stage in the decision making of any corporation
Supply Chain Benchmarking; Process and Methodology
June 2010 | Council Perspectives

Supply chain operations within an organization should be constantly reviewed to identify where improvements can be made.

Assessing Offshoring Risks
January 2009 | Research Report

This report offers an overview of several of the critical issues associated with offshoring, ranging from what to consider during initial planning to oversight of ongoing relationships with vendors.
Becoming Skilled at Painting with Two Brushes
March 2007 | Executive Action Report

What are Asian and Western-based companies doing to develop the kinds of leaders that are badly needed in Asia and elsewhere today?

Harnessing the Power Within: Using Your Employees to Help Deliver the Brand Promise
May 2010 | Executive Action Report

This report discusses how creating an internal branding model will help employees understand and connect to your core brand, then communicate that brand message to your customers.
Up in the Air / Down to Earth
April 2010 | Executive Action Report

Is there a more deflating pronouncement to hear from your boss than "I’m going to start incorporating humor in my staff meetings?" A Mid-market Conversation Starter.

The Incredible Shrinking Corporation
December 2005 | Executive Action Report

In trying to please Wall Street, companies have starved themselves nearly to death.
Expanding the Investment Frontier: Factoring Environmental, Social and Governance Criteria into Investment Analysis
October 2005 | Research Report

Environmental, Social and Governance Criteria are becoming more recognized as an essential tool in investment analysis.