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...
Leadership
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
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 successful startups. The SBIR/STTR program, which stands for Small Business Innovation Research and...
Developing Your Strategic Planning Skills
Strategy is just a fancy word for a long-term strategic planing. 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...
Katrina’s 2022 Reading List
Once or twice a year, I like to look back through the list of books I have read and recommend a few to you. All of these are nonfiction, and several focus on personal development. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Reach out to me with your comments or...
Seven Reflections for My Younger Self
Real-life stories from others give us a shared perspective that can trigger new ideas and launch us in different directions. It’s common for those new to a career to ask for advice, and many find the thoughts of an expert to their younger selves valuable. In this...
One Entrepreneur’s Path – Your Results May Vary
This month, we’re sharing the personal story of our founder and President to help you understand how Katrina Rogers Consulting started and where we are heading. The life science ecosystem is expanding in Spokane, Eastern Washington, and the Mountain Northwest. We...
Building the Next-Generation Life Science Workforce
The skills of reading and editing technical drawings are important in many life science facility and manufacturing roles. Continued development and expansion of the life science industry in Washington State and the entire Intermountain Northwest will depend on a...