Expectations for public company management teams are changing.  External constituents are demanding more than just quarterly financial results that meet or slightly beat analysts’ expectations.  They are starting to ask more strategic questions that get at the organization’s long term future and even viability. 

This new reality is not a passing fad that can be waited out. Visionary leaders realize this new environment.  In response, they are now focusing on how to get ahead of this trend and set expectations rather than play catch-up.  Continue reading…