LinkedIn recently asked me to answer the question, “How can you use cost-benefit analysis (CBA) to make informed lab investments?” Their AI explained the basic steps for performing a CBA. However, there was zero context for strategically thinking about a lab...
Leadership
Talent Acquisition and Retention is Broken!
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many flaws in talent acquisition and retention strategies. Companies cannot find suitable candidates to fill positions, yet skilled individuals still need to get a callback after submitting their applications. It's taking weeks to...
Katrina’s Reading List – Making the Cut
Another year, another Katrina's Reading List. For those not yet aware of the fact, reading is my superpower. I read, on average, 65 published books a year (I keep score!) and numerous reports, journal articles, and non-book publications. You’ll find some of this...
Katrina’s Reading List from 2023
Every year, I put together a reading list of interesting books that have broadened my horizons, covering a range of genres from nonfiction to speculative fiction. This carefully chosen collection represents my varied interests and reminds me of how knowledge and...
Thinking About Hiring a New CEO?
When should a startup hire a new CEO versus developing their skills? It's a loaded question with no straightforward answer. In this article, we explore the seven stages of the startup life cycle, the roles and responsibilities of a CEO, and three valuable questions to...
The Challenge of Innovation Leadership
We urgently need new ideas, tools, and technologies to solve the challenges we face now and in the future when it comes to innovation leadership. However, the delicate dance between revolutionary ideas and established successes drives progress in the ever-evolving...
Uncommon Thoughts On SBIR/STTR Grants for Startup Success
Note: I used the AI Assist Drafting in Notion to generate some topics and content blocks. SBIR/STTR grants are valuable resources for startup founders and researchers looking to fund their research and development efforts and turn their innovative ideas into...
Developing Your Strategic Planning Skills
Strategy is just a fancy word for a long-term plan. Without a vision for the future and a set of choices to guide us, we often struggle to align our daily activities with our long-term desires. Fortunately, the skills needed for strategic thinking can be learned over...