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The Changing AI Landscape: Guidance for Portfolio Company Operators  
The competitive advantage from AI will belong to organizations that align adoption with business outcomes.
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The Operational Reality of Private Equity-Backed M&A 
As add-on activity continues, executives are increasingly balancing integration complexity against core business performance.
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Why Commercial Leadership Turnover Persists in Portfolio Companies 
Average commercial leadership tenure is just 25 months. Find out what’s driving it and how executives can improve outcomes.
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How Private Equity Sponsors Evaluate Your Career Narrative
Executives seeking PE-backed roles are judged on more than experience. Sponsors want a clear narrative that demonstrates value creation potential.
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From Vision to Scale: 5 Key Considerations for Founder-Led to Founder-Influenced Transitions  
Lead your next founder-led acquisition to success under private equity ownership.
Business Management
Sponsor Relations
Creating Strong Sponsor-Executive Investing Alignment  
How executives can spearhead investment excellence with their sponsor
August 12, 2024 4 min read
Business Management
Peer Perspectives
X-Factor: The Psychology and Tactical Strategy Behind Transformational Leadership in PE 
PE-backed CRO Eric Bluhm shares how to drive transformational growth in a portfolio company.
August 01, 2024 8 min read
Business Management
Peer Perspectives
X-Factor: Becoming a Change Agent in a Private Equity-Backed Environment
PE-backed CFO Jessica Hamilton shares how to execute transformational change while keeping teams aligned.
July 18, 2024 9 min read
Peer Perspectives
Team Leadership
Optimizing Team Alignment Through Better Feedback, Goals and Metrics  
Improve organizational effectiveness through “co-creation,” effective feedback strategies, and refined goals to achieve strategic objectives faster
July 15, 2024 5 min read
Career Development
Peer Perspectives
X-Factor: Navigating the Private Equity Landscape — Lessons from a First-Time CEO 
PE-backed CEO Christian Leard shares his journey from public company leadership to PE and how to make the leap
July 08, 2024 9 min read
Business Management
Peer Perspectives
Navigating Executive Integration While Sustaining Entrepreneurial DNA
Strategies for preserving entrepreneurial spirit while transitioning to PE-backed ownership from founder-led acquisitions
June 24, 2024 5 min read