Change – Put it in Play

by | Oct 30, 2012 | Leadership/Management

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT Change – Put it in Play Mark J. Komen, President Kodyne, Inc. Plymouth, MN. A great deal of my work is about change – recognizing the need, deciding on the desired outcome, figuring out the starting point, coming up with a plan, identifying...

Why Your Company Needs a Board of Directors

by | Oct 30, 2012 | Strategic

STRATEGIC Why Your Company Needs a Board of Directors Mark Komen Mitch Olson Rochelle Shirk Dean Howard Well-chosen boards, populated with seasoned executives from diverse industries, can bring extensive experience to help guide your ship. Board members can provide...

The Two Critical Roles of the CEO

by | Oct 30, 2012 | Strategic

STRATEGIC The Two Critical Roles of the CEO Mark J. Komen, President Kodyne, Inc. Plymouth, MN Believe it or not, CEOs have only two critical jobs: Create a vision for the business Communicate that vision to staff and customers That doesn’t sound like much to do...

Is Your Company an Asset or an Heirloom?

by | Oct 30, 2012 | Strategic

STRATEGIC Is Your Company an Asset or an Heirloom? Mark J. Komen, President Kodyne, Inc. Plymouth, MN   The current owners of family businesses eventually have to make a decision about the future ownership of the company. Will the business stay in the family? If it...