Mills Scofield

JANUARY 8, 2023

To me, unintended consequences are those that one is, was, or should have been, aware of if the proper due diligence or research into the project, product, or “thing” that caused the unintended consequence had been done… it was predictable or possible, no matter how remote the odds. Does it matter?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

If sophisticated investors are involved — as often happens in biotech — the plan is undoubtedly subjected to intensive due diligence. It takes an enormous amount of their time, forces them to commit, and requires some degree of funding. Models are developed, scrutinized, and refined.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 4, 2024

Legal and Financial Due Diligence Perhaps even more important than looking at portfolios and testimonials is legal and financial due diligence. A portfolio that shows top-notch work for brands like yours in the past, plus shining testimonials from previous clients is a very good sign.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Due Diligence Before finalizing your decision, conduct thorough due diligence. Does the space allow for growth and expansion if your business succeeds? Having room to grow can be advantageous, as you won’t need to relocate staff, and the process can be less daunting.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

The Venture Mindset is a new mental model where failure is a must, due diligence is put on its head, dissent is encouraged, ideas are rejected in their myriads in search of a single winner, plugs are pulled, and time horizons are extended. So, what is the Venture Mindset?

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CEO Insider

APRIL 4, 2020

A successful startup investor puts in the time, does the necessary due diligence, and learns the ins and outs of the relevant industries in which he or she is investing. Despite what they tell you in the media, most successful investors are not overnight sensations.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Over the last few months, the organization has done its due diligence—conducting focus groups and surveys; studying program participation; reviewing revenue, expenses, and donor history; checking out its competitors and assessing its differentiators; doing [.]

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Conduct a thorough, objective target search and due diligence. Don’t overpromise unrealistic synergies (cost savings), illusory growth targets, and share-price rises. They will bite you later. These will prevent unpleasant surprises at the integration phase.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 28, 2015

Consider these six … Continue reading → Leadership Product Management Team Building attention channels due diligence experience transparency' So to reach your potential, you must put effort into finding and choosing the best employees for your company.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Due diligence. Due diligence is one of the most important aspects of any business sale. You should not enter into a contract until a trained lawyer has completed your due diligence process. When you’re liasing with the sellers, it’s important to establish the reason for the sale.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 5, 2021

They can help you do your due diligence and find out all about their past in the business world, as well as their history, in general. Once you have done your due diligence and you think that you want to enter into a partnership with somebody, you need to sit down and have a conversation with them.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Show that you’ve done your due diligence in identifying multiple solutions to the problem. Describe the current approach to the issue as a band-aid. As I often tell coaching clients, “Pull on the band-aid and let them feel the pain.”. Offer potential solutions. Provide a summary of the alternatives you explored.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 28, 2022

This is especially important during early-stage investments as due diligence is often far less than in later stages. For founders, however, it clearly shows the importance of being able to communicate your skills and experience effectively, even if those skills aren’t particularly reflective of reality.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 6, 2023

Unintentional impact What’s more, people were also likely to respond positively if they thought the company had conducted a degree of due diligence, such as performing impact assessments. In other words, as long as companies tried to prevent abuses, it didn’t matter so much if they were actually successful.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 26, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms have a proven approach to identify areas for revenue growth, value creation, and cost reduction: due diligence. There’s no reason to limit due diligence to the context of an acquisition. But companies rarely use this same approach in the execution of their own growth strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2019

The same due diligence applied to a business acquisition should be considered with an executive leader acquisition. Hire well: Faulty hires have a profound negative financial and directional impact on an organization. Be methodical, slow and purposeful when hiring your leadership team.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 23, 2024

Buyers must be aware of due diligence processes like property inspections and title searches, while sellers must comply with regulations like mandatory disclosures and zoning laws. Furthermore, it provides a verifiable record of ownership and transaction history, safeguarding against fraud.

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Lead from Within

JULY 9, 2020

Carry out your due diligence and do your research. If you don’t have all the information you need. The devil is in the details, as the old saying goes, and it’s hard to make a sound decision when you don’t have access to information you need. If you only want to follow your gut.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With careful consideration and due diligence, you can acquire high-quality industrial equipment that enhances your operations and contributes to your bottom line.

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Chartered Management Institute

JULY 16, 2024

I wasn’t always a coach. Ten years ago, I made my own career change – I left a director role in the logistics industry to retrain as a coach and have never looked back.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Analytical skills: Able to maximize the returns on investment and do the due diligence to get the maximum returns on each dollar invested. Integrity ethics and due diligence are fundamental to a wealth management career. Educational Qualifications.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Business owners need to do their due diligence and fully understand the true cost of the loan before committing to it. These fees can include: Processing Fees Guarantee Fees Prepayment Penalties It’s crucial to carefully review the terms of the loan and ask for clarification on any potential fees before signing any agreements.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In addition, there may be additional licenses and permits that need to be acquired, so do your due diligence and get them in order before proceeding any further. Obtain Licenses and Permits: Before you get started, make sure that you are aware of all the legal requirements for starting a construction business in your area.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How some financial institutions are using this combination to identify potential investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and add value post-investment.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This can be done by conducting due diligence on potential production partners and asking for references. Again, references and due diligence are vital in finding the right partner. It is essential to find a company that will maintain the same level of quality as you would produce if you were doing everything in-house.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In addition, there may be additional licenses and permits that need to be acquired, so do your due diligence and get them in order before proceeding any further. Obtain Licenses and Permits: Before you get started, make sure that you are aware of all the legal requirements for starting a construction business in your area.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Once you’ve done your due diligence , you can start to piece together different aspects of the advice to create a plan that works for you. Next, it’s important to evaluate the advice itself. Does it make sense? Is it supported by evidence? Are there any potential downsides that you haven’t considered?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 19, 2018

Remember to do your due diligence and devote more investigation to situations of high risk or where failure could be disastrous. He was confronted about it, but “Of course he could say nothing but that he was very sorry, and that he meant well.”. Boss’s Bottom Line.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 20, 2020

Often times a new entrepreneur feels he or she has done their due diligence only to learn later that they barely scratched the surface. If you are confident enough in what you are doing, and you have truly done your due diligence, you can have a prosperous business. This can be both a blessing and a curse.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Step 4: Assessment and Evaluation With Candidates After that, leading executive search firms will conduct assessments and evaluations as a form of due diligence to land on candidates who are genuinely a 1-to-1 match.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Proactive due diligence and thorough assessment processes can help ensure potential board members have an unblemished track record of ethical conduct and the ability to act in the organization’s best interest. Moreover, identifying board members who epitomize strong ethical values and a commitment to transparency is paramount.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 22, 2019

Dakota is also the creator of two software products: Draft, a database that contains a highly curated group of qualified institutional investors; and Stage, a content platform built for institutional due diligence analysts where they can learn an in-depth amount about a variety of investment strategies without having to initially talk to someone.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It’s a considerable risk, so most of them do due diligence on your business before releasing the funding. Most venture capital investors finance a venture for four to six years. When the grace period expires, most venture capitalists want to leave with extra cash than the one they invested.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JANUARY 9, 2024

While you may think that following the pack is a safe bet, don’t assume that they have done their due diligence. Popular Doesn’t Always Mean Right Just because someone pressures you to adopt their opinion or demands that you do something, doesn’t mean you should. In fact, they may be dishonest, self-serving, or have a hidden agenda.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2011

The economics and accountability of due diligence have changed. The fundamental difference between then and now is that doing due diligence at the source was a matter of mouse-clicks and moments. Because the costs and complexities of due diligence were so low, I eliminated the risk of error instead of propagating it.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 13, 2022

However, if they have in the past been charged or dismissed due to fraud or security-related issues in the past, then it is possible this could happen again.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you’re trying to leave a toxic workplace but don’t do your due diligence on future employers, you could end up back in another miserable environment. But as you interview with prospective employers, don’t ignore the signs of toxicity that may be right in front of you.

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