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Frameworks, research, and guides for PE operators, portfolio CEOs, and deal teams.

Most VCPs are sound on paper. They break in the gap between the plan and the people who have to deliver it. Here's where they fail — and how to see it coming. What a value creat…
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PE firms diligence the financials and the management team. Far fewer measure whether the organization underneath can actually execute the plan — and it's often what decides the …
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Management quality is the single most cited driver of PE returns — and the hardest to assess objectively. Here's how to move from gut feel to a read tied to the value at stake. …
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The OHB vs an Engagement Survey: What's the Difference? An organizational health diagnostic (OHB) survey and an engagement survey both aim to assess the state of a company's wor…
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What is Organizational Health? A Strategic Asset for Private Equity Leaders Private equity firms operate under intense pressure to generate rapid transformation and measurable v…
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Transforming Culture with Data: Building Trust and Alignment with Entromy When leadership transitions and operational shifts create uncertainty, culture often becomes the first …
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Why Companies Should Leverage Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) is not easy, but when used correctly it can reveal the invisible struct…
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High-Touch vs. Low-Touch PortCos: Spending Your Time Strategically Managing a private equity portfolio isn't just about financial performance—it's about decoding and acting on t…
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The Shifting Dynamics of the PE Market: Leveraging Organizational Health and Talent Insights for Value Creation The PE market is shifting, focusing on leveraging organizational …
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Driving Impact as a Talent Partner in Private Equity Talent partners in PE can drive impact by prioritizing early wins, leveraging scalable solutions, and building a community o…
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Fast-Track Commercial Growth Webinar We brought together a panel of industry experts to walk you through the proven process of fast tracking commercial growth and explain how it…
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Your Employee's Experiences Are Different Than Your Own This article gives advice for senior leadership teams to understand a surprising disconnect that has emerged in today's w…
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4 Ways to Engage Your Organization's Hidden Influencers Guest Author: Sarah Sonnenfeld, Principal & Founder at Alsephina Consulting In any organization there are formal influenc…
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