Tom Oliver

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New Chinese Year, new you: US-China dynamic

2 months ago | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

I always tell my clients: anticipate, anticipate, anticipate. Obsess over trends. Put contingency plans in place and be prepared for all major scenarios that can impact your business and the main economies you are operating in. As someone who has worked closely with Fortune 500 CEOs, family business owners from around the globe and billionaire entrepreneurs, I’ve observed first-hand how critical it is to stay ahead of these shifts. This must be part of your corporate strategic planning.
What family businesses can learn from Donald Trump

2 months ago | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

This is not about politics. You don’t need to like him. You don’t need to approve of his methods or decisions. I am not talking about his public leadership style, his diplomacy—or lack thereof. You may like him or not—that is beside the point. But there are definite things that many families owning a business can learn from the Donald. No. 1: Family unityWith over 83 percent of our clients globally being family businesses, I see a lot of these around the world make the same mistakes.
Passing the torch: Mastering leadership transitions in family businesses

Jan 19, 2025 | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

Leadership transitions in family businesses are often fraught with challenges that test the resilience of both the business and the family itself. Drawing from my many years as a global expert in advising and mentoring family business owners and leaders across the globe, I have seen first-hand how these transitions can either become the foundation for a thriving future or a source of discord that jeopardizes everything the family has built.
The AI illusion: Why most companies fail and how to succeed

Jan 12, 2025 | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

Artificial intelligence (AI) is heralded as a game-changer for businesses, promising revolutionary efficiency, innovation and transformation. Yet, reality paints a different picture: a vast majority of AI projects fall short of expectations. Companies frequently find their AI investments stuck at the proof of concept (POC) stage—an early trial phase designed to assess feasibility.
John Milne MP calls for county elections to go ahead this May

Jan 7, 2025 | sussexexpress.co.uk | Tom Oliver

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowJohn Milne MP for Horsham has attacked plans by the Conservative leadership of West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to postpone this May’s County elections. The plan, which will be discussed this Thursday at WSCC Cabinet, has been rushed through without any consultation and faces criticism from all sides.
Unlock hidden profits: The stretch goals your business needs

Dec 8, 2024 | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

My team and I have led more corporate strategic planning sessions for clients around the world that I can remember. I have also written about corporate strategic planning extensively, and one of the elements that always get a lot of questions are stretch goals. Here I will dive further into this topic and how it can unlock many hidden profit potentials in your business.
The uncomfortable truth: Why your business won’t hit its 2025 targets

Dec 1, 2024 | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

As the fiscal year draws to a close, my team and I are inundated with requests to lead, conduct and moderate corporate strategic planning sessions for clients around the globe. This is one of the core areas of expertise of my group, and we have witnessed more corporate BS in these sessions than there are words to describe on this planet. Despite their best intentions, many businesses fail to set themselves up for success.
The invisible handshake: The power of your reputation in business

Nov 24, 2024 | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

Besides being the founder and global group chair of my worldwide strategy and management consulting company, I have also been a graduate executive MBA professor for more than 13 years. I know that many of the most important keys to success are not taught at business school. One of them is how to create a great network. Growing up in a small town in Germany, my family didn’t have much. We weren’t wealthy, and money was a constant concern. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon or a vast network.
From legacy to longevity: Solutions to common family business struggles

Nov 17, 2024 | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

Recently, I had the honor of being invited by the owner of the largest bank in the Philippines to lead a half-day conference for top family business clients. The event was a tremendous success, providing me with an opportunity to share my insights and experience in helping countless family businesses in the region and around the world thrive across generations.
The future of leadership: Mastering the hybrid work model

Nov 3, 2024 | business.inquirer.net | Tom Oliver

Let’s get down to the truth right away: Drawing from my extensive experience advising companies across the globe—from medium-sized enterprises to some of the largest corporations—I can confidently say that organizational productivity is invariably higher when employees work together in the office. The reason for this is akin to why larger law firms with a multitude of mediocre lawyers often outperform much smaller firms composed of world-class attorneys.