The best business leaders have a pulse on their company at all times. They know what is working to meet their goals — and more importantly, they know what needs to be adjusted.
The business review, whether weekly, quarterly, mid-year, annually or a balance of all the above, allows a leader to maintain this omniscient awareness, as well as allows them to share the current business status and needs with the rest of the company.
A regular cadence of business review means no surprises at period-end. As they saying goes, “you cannot expect what you do not inspect”.
The Cadence of the Business Review
There is no one prescription for the right amount of business reviews. It differs between participants, framework, frequency, market and client situations.
The key is to establish a cadence of business reviews with the right mix of people, at various frequencies to discuss pertinent business information.
A business leader who brings their