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Ed Cochran

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President and principal consultant, Cochran Management

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I provide consulting services to organizations seeking to improve their operating effectiveness. Having 25+ years of hands-on management experience in diverse industries and organizations varying in size from start-up to Fortune 500, I offer practical solutions to real world problems ...

I provide consulting services to organizations seeking to improve their operating effectiveness. Having 25+ years of hands-on management experience in diverse industries and organizations varying in size from start-up to Fortune 500, I offer practical solutions to real world problems.

Mission:
I help business owners/ managers improve their operations, grow their profits and reduce personal stress.

Products:
(1) Strategic planning
(2) Organizational reviews
(3) Performance improvement, Turnarounds and Profit maximization
(4) Raising accountability levels
(5) Executive coaching
(6) Direct marketing, Business development and B2B Marketing
(7) Budgeting and Financial management
(8) Development of Management Reporting and Key Performance Indicators

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Nov. 15, 2011

Ed Cochran and 9 other people answered this question

What questions should you ask your team members in order to evaluate the leader's effectiveness?

Rather than just directly asking opinions about the leader, I would approach it by indirectly looking at the results (or lack of results) achieved and the environment created by the leader.
For example, ask each team member about the unit's mission, key goals and values ... more

Human Resources

Effective Communication

Nov. 15, 2011

Ed Cochran and 22 other people answered this question

What's one simple thing that can improve projects and/or project management?

It all comes down to Accountability. What needs to be done? Who is responsible for doing it? When does it need to be accomplished? How will we monitor whether it does in fact get done on schedule?
There are many tools available to do this (with ... more

Information Technology

Project Management

Nov. 13, 2011

Ed Cochran and 67 other people answered this question

What do you consider the difference between a manager and a leader?

Good leadership and good management share many attributes. There is not necessarily a clear line of distinction between the two. Moreover, both are essential and complementary. Recognizing that it's not black and white, here are some quick thoughts on a subject that rightfully takes books ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Oct. 2, 2011

Ed Cochran and 23 other people answered this question

How do you fight procrastination?

Let me get back to you on that.

Procrastination

Time Management

Nov. 16, 2010

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What are the benefits of having an internal finance department vs outsourcing?

If staffed and managed properly, an effective finance group (whether one person or hundreds) should become an integral part of the organization. The chief financial officer should wind up being the eyes, ears and conscience for the CEO. Moreover, a good CFO will likely wind ... more

Business Finance

Finance Department

Finance Management

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