Maurice Gilbert

By Maurice Gilbert The single biggest factor in growing and maintaining a great company is to hire the right professionals and place them in the right positions.  Mr. Larry Bossidy, former Chief Operating Officer of GE Capital, was known to invest considerable time in the hiring process for his direct…

By: Ron Kral Where does the board’s role begin and end regarding risk? A company’s core objective is to create and increase wealth for its shareholders. Collectively, directors provide leadership toward this objective through two primary functions: 1) decision-making and 2) executive management oversight. Decision-making includes approving corporate policy, strategic…

By Maurice Gilbert Here are some alarming dynamics most executives admit: Most will admit that their hiring decisions are about a 50 % success ratio Most agree that hiring is a top priority Most say that they do not like the process of hiring and don’t invest much time in…

By Jim Nortz This article previously appeared in the Rochester Business Journal and is republished here with permission. After an unending parade of corporate scandals, tightening government regulations and zealous prosecutions over the last two decades, it has become fashionable for business executives to publicly tout the virtues of ethical…

Education and communication vehicles are cornerstones in the transformation of global workforce culture. Advancing ethical corporate cultures starts with designing effective education programs that promote awareness, impart knowledge, and breed an organizational sense of ownership and responsibility around business conduct. With today’s business paradigm requiring the integration of legal compliance…