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The best moment to bring in an interim leader isn’t when the fire is out of control — it’s when you start to smell the smoke. In fast-moving environments, waiting too long to bring in an interim executive can be costly.

Operational Excellence shouldn’t be about cutting costs or driving endless process efficiency. In an era defined by volatility, complexity, and rising customer expectations, it becomes a strategic capability in the company. It enables organizations to scale, adapt, and create sustainable value.

Multiple arbitrage looks clean in theory. Buy low, integrate, sell high. In reality, it’s fragile. This article breaks down the hidden risks behind arbitrage-driven buy & build strategies, from failed integrations and market timing to behavioral traps and operational drag.

In a crisis, don’t search for a complex new strategy; instead, launch a focused operational sprint to find the significant cash trapped within your existing processes.

There’s a saying: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” It should be printed and framed in every founder-CEO’s office, to remind them that at some point they need to involve others in leading their business.

Many companies set aggressive growth targets – doubling revenue, expanding geographically, launching new products. All to fuel momentum. But when these targets aren’t anchored in a clear strategy that aligns with the operating models, the leaders risk that the company becomes a ticking time bomb.