Free Tools & Processes
Below is a list of the free tools and processes that we offer. We are periodically adding to this list. So, check it from time to time. There is no gimmick, no charge, and no follow-up sales calls. You will not be contacted unless you specifically request us to do so. We provide this information as a general service to the business community. For obvious reasons, this information is not available to consulting firms or independent consultants unless a non compete and use agreement is signed in advance.
To acquire information listed below please go to the About Us & Contact Info section of this website. Enter your contact information with email address and in the "comments" section state the specific tool or tools that you wish to acquire. The requested information will be sent within 3 to 5 business days--free of charge.
In exchange for use of these tools and processes we ask that requester's provide feedback: 1) How well did this specific tool work in your environment? and 2) What changes or improvements would you suggest?
To acquire information listed below please go to the About Us & Contact Info section of this website. Enter your contact information with email address and in the "comments" section state the specific tool or tools that you wish to acquire. The requested information will be sent within 3 to 5 business days--free of charge.
In exchange for use of these tools and processes we ask that requester's provide feedback: 1) How well did this specific tool work in your environment? and 2) What changes or improvements would you suggest?
White Paper(s)
Resources: "Winning the Silicon Valley Way"--Key lessons Learned from Entrepreneurs in the Pursuit of Successful Business Ventures. Four company case studies are included. The white paper explores how various entrepreneurs started and grew a successful venture. PDF format.
Strategy Formulation
Resources: PDF guide to effective strategy formulation; PDF or ePub Chapter One (Managing Complex Systems) and Chapter Two (One Organization, One Blueprint), Beyond Genius, Innovation & Luck.
Planning & Resource Sequencing
Resources: PDF guide with graphics. A Master Plan Form; Resource Sequencing Worksheet; PDF or ePub Chapter One (Managing Complex Systems) and Chapter Two (One Organization, One Blueprint), Beyond Genius, Innovation & Luck.
Teaming
Resources: Annotated Powerpoint presentation on Building High-Performing Executive Teams.
Stakeholder Management
Resources: PDF Stakeholder Management White Paper; Stakeholder Analysis Format (Excel) and Activity Instructions.
Scalable Organization Design
Resources: "Designing the Organization" White Paper; Organization Design process steps and related graphics; PDF or ePub of Chapter Six (Designing a Scalable, Stable, Productive Organization), Beyond Genius, Innovation & Luck.
Employer of Choice Culture
Resources: PDF or ePub of Chapter Eight (Creating a Culture That Attracts and Retains Talented, Passionate People), Beyond Genius, Innovation & Luck.
Transition Management
Resources: "The Transition Equation" White Paper.