Thinking for boards and owners

Essays on strategy, growth, new ventures and governance — written from three decades of advising boards, owners and CEOs, and from my own mistakes.

October 2026  ·  Growth & New Ventures

Searching for Growth? Take This Test First

Corporate ventures rarely die in the market. They fail at home. Why boards and CEOs should test themselves before the business case — four tests, each ending in one question the board must answer.

Facing a growth decision?

The Growth Check is a confidential, independent second opinion before you invest. The first step is a no-obligation conversation along the four tests.

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