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Leading Brand Messaging During Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty doesn’t just affect markets, it reshapes consumer behavior. As businesses and individuals tighten budgets, decision-making becomes more cautious, brand loyalty weakens, and trust becomes harder to earn. Messages that once resonated may now seem out of touch, leaving gaps in brand communication that can create confusion, hesitation, or even skepticism among stakeholders.
For the C-suite, this moment demands…Read More -
CASE STUDY: New Growth Path Strategies Create Leadership Alignment
A mid-sized maritime services firm, Marcom Services, had grown steadily over the course of ten years. They had established themselves as a key subcontractor for the large, east-coast shipyards that service the United States Navy. As the company entered its second decade, the next generation of leadership took over from the founder—a longtime industry veteran. The internal challenges that often accompany…Read More -
Disruption Proofing a Metropolitan Region
The Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable, and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC) partnered to conduct research to reveal the causes of outmigration from Hampton Roads, Virginia. Fahrenheit Advisors was engaged by the groups to perform the research and provide important insights, identifying a number of key factors that are driving outmigration from Hampton Roads.
The research uncovered factors that motivate…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Disruption Proofing a Global Manufacturer and Retailer
One of the largest paint and coatings companies in the world sought to identify potential disruptive innovations that could change the dynamics of their industry. The company engaged the business disruption planning team to help broaden their thinking, critically examine their competitive advantages, and identify potential disruptors in the markets they serve.
Led by Peter Grimm, the team leveraged…Read More -
Fahrenheit Wrapped: Our Top Articles of 2024
At Fahrenheit Advisors, we are committed to providing valuable business insights about business advisory, finance, and human capital topics. Out of the hundreds of articles and case studies we've published, these were the most read across our digital media channels in 2024. Click on the numbered titles to link over to the full articles.
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The Importance of Establishing Core Values Before Evaluating Employee Performance
In the midst of changes or even business-as-usual, leaders and employees need to know that they have a solid foundation upon which their organization is operating. A company’s core values can serve as that foundation.
What are Core Values?
Whether we acknowledge it or not, each of us has our own personal core values. They help us make decisions and…Read More -
Top 10 Signs of Private Equity Readiness
As private equity investors look for new businesses to acquire, their first selection screen will be against their firm’s unique investment criteria, including size (revenue and/or earnings), geography, and industry. For example, most PE firms avoid companies in volatile or cyclical industry sectors, such as technology, consumer/retail, and construction. Beyond this first round of screening, however, PE firms are almost…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Leveraging HR, Operations, Executive Search, and Business Strategy Experience to Solve the Cultural & Operational Challenges of a Merger
Commonwealth Autism, a non-profit serving individuals on the autism spectrum, acquired a small, well-known, reputable natural foods grocery store. The acquisition was driven by a desire for additional sustainable cash flow to support their mission, allowing for extended budget forecasting and financial stability. The grocery store also provided new career opportunities for program participants, helping prepare them to obtain a…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Non-Profit Mission Fulfillment Enhanced Through Strategic Planning
The board of a nearly 30-year-old national nonprofit, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), was ready to take its operations to the next level to continue building on its mission and expanding its legacy of service. With the goal of developing a forward-focused action plan across its 30 chapters, the all-volunteer board initiated a search for a strategic planning facilitator. They…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Operations, Employee & Assets Stabilization
A 30-year-old family-owned regional logistics and distribution company was in crisis. It had closed its year with a $3 million loss and was in default with lenders. In fact, it had not been profitable in recent history, with the exception of a brief but unsustainable boost during the pandemic. The company lacked leadership, strategy, and operational efficiency. Its CFO, a…Read More -
How Does Succession Planning Differ from Replacement Planning?
What is the difference between what you do today and what you will need to do tomorrow?
Executive leaders drive their teams to deliver on their company's performance goals, vision, business plans and strategic growth plans. They must be certain that part of that plan ensures the business has the right talent to support its future growth. It is imperative…Read More -
The Business Disruption Risks of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing business disruptor that will affect every company's culture and operations. This Harvard Business Review article illustrates six scenarios of potential disruption and corresponding opportunities. Our business disruption experts, Peter Grimm and Rich Reinecke discuss the potential disruptors presented and the opportunities they could present in this five minute video.
1.) Gains Through…Read More