Why Cross Selling Fails
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Last time I wrote that banks should have no higher 2016 priority than developing a best in class approach to cross selling. However, in my experience 90%…
Set 2016 Priorities Now!
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Banks are in various phases of developing their 2016 budgets and determining next year’s strategic priorities. In a world of tight resources and demands for higher performance,…
Shark Tank?
Printer-friendly version (PDF) This year’s BAI Retail Delivery Conference will feature two of the “sharks” from TV’s Shark Tank discussing how they make investment decisions and the lessons their approach…
The Vendor Conundrum for Banks
Printer-friendly version (PDF) These days, bank management faces a myriad of challenges. Listing these issues could take up this entire newsletter. One area that presents multiple challenges can also provide…
Should You Even Bother With Small Businesses?
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Over the years we have completed hundreds of projects for banks and other financial institutions related to building their capabilities and market share with small businesses. Yet,…
Why Consulting Projects Fail?
Printer-friendly version (PDF) How do I get a bank to actually do something with the recommendations my firm makes? I would like to say we always succeed, but unfortunately both…
Time for Another Administrative Review
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Many of us, particularly those with college age children, have read with concern about the explosion in college administrative staff and their salaries. One recent book reported…
Consultant Pros and Cons
Printer-friendly version (PDF) For each tale of consultant overreach and self-focus a counter story exists of bank client ineffectiveness and poor execution. Consultants can provide great value, but the circumstances…
Selecting an Alternative Lending Approach and Partner
Printer-friendly version (PDF) More banks understand that alternative finance companies (AFC) are here to stay in the business lending space, but too many still view AFCs simply as high risk…
Back in the Game
Printer-friendly version (PDF) Recently, I have been hearing from banks that say they are ready to move forward and focus on growth. Managers of these banks believe they have dealt…