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Business Professionals all over the world are generally comfortable making and executing plans very quickly.  They create them almost daily for their assigned projects or company success, as well as accomplishing their personal desires and family goals.  Sometimes, it seems as though our entire modern world is governed and run by plans. We all plan, revise…

There is a significant difference between a private company and a public one. It goes far beyond ownership; everything is different, creating unique challenges when private-owned companies consider their future. The talent requirements for a privately owned organization are as critical as those of a public company, but often, when filling senior roles, the importance…

As we begin 2025 Cornerstone International Group reviewed Surveys conducted in 2024 from more than 7000 Mid-sized business owners and CEOs.  Most of the surveys asked them to rank and discuss their major organizational concerns and hopeful expectations for the New Year.  The represented businesses typically employed 50 to 1000 people in various geographic regions…

Background Material from the results of PwC’s 27 and 28 Annual Global CEO Surveys These global surveys from PwC have been conducted annually in October – November for the past 28 years.  Their most recent findings from 2023 and 2024 have just been released.  Based upon the latest CEO survey responses, we’ve uncovered important trends…

In this month’s Issues and Answers global update, Cornerstone International Group continues to explore the challenge of managing modern, multigenerational workplaces that contains four or even five generations of employees.   As discussed in part 1 of Managing Multigenerational Workplaces Across Cultures, leading this group, or any other extremely diverse employee group, is both rewarding and…

With four core age groups participating in today’s multigenerational workforce, what are the biggest challenges companies must address? A Comparative Analysis for Global CEOs, COOs, BODs, and Executive Recruiters In today’s globalized business environment, managing a multigenerational workforce is both a challenge and an opportunity. With employees ranging from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, organizations…

Timing can make or break any deal. Prolonged negotiations and decision-making processes often result in lost opportunities, tarnished reputations, and missed targets. Maximizing Time in Negotiations and Deals Effective time management is essential for many dimensions of an organization. Time delays carry significant financial implications. Market conditions can change rapidly, and a delayed decision can…

Companies listed on Fortune’s “Best 100 Companies to Work For” Over Perform the market by a factor of 3.68 as measured against the Russell 1000 largest US companies.  As United States’ businesses emerged from emergency pandemic operation, many thought they could re-establish familiar “business as usual employee routines and schedules.”    Nearly two years later, these same…

AI, often seen as a ‘silver bullet,’ is not a cure-all but is more than just a buzzword. It holds tangible potential! When utilized effectively, AI can be a powerful tool that accelerates knowledge expansion and slashes costs, unlocking opportunities for organizations and individuals. The key lies in understanding how, when, and where to apply…

In today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape, the concept of sustainable leadership—leaders who prioritize long-term thinking