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Dynamic Capabilities: The Source of Competitive Advantage
Dynamic Capabilities: The Source of Competitive Advantage
Sep 6, 2025
What is a SWOT Analysis?
What is a SWOT Analysis?
Aug 2, 2025
How to Write a Winning Strategy: Best Practices from 100 Real-World Examples
How to Write a Winning Strategy: Best Practices from 100 Real-World Examples
Jul 18, 2025
The Bâton Way: Our Path to a Winning Strategy
The Bâton Way: Our Path to a Winning Strategy
Jul 16, 2025
Know Thy Enemy: Building Your Competitive Intelligence in 90 Days
Know Thy Enemy: Building Your Competitive Intelligence in 90 Days
Jun 11, 2025
The Reorganization Journey, Part Two: Executing the Plan
The Reorganization Journey, Part Two: Executing the Plan
May 14, 2025
The Reorganization Journey: Part One, Planning
The Reorganization Journey: Part One, Planning
Feb 6, 2025
Developing Transformational Initiatives for Effective Execution
Developing Transformational Initiatives for Effective Execution
Oct 23, 2024
Addressing Climate Risk in the US Insurance Industry: The Role of Engagement and Collaboration
Addressing Climate Risk in the US Insurance Industry: The Role of Engagement and Collaboration
Oct 17, 2024
Communicating Strategy Through Journey Mapping
Communicating Strategy Through Journey Mapping
Oct 16, 2024
Purposeless Pursuit: Are Vision Statements Just Empty Words?
Purposeless Pursuit: Are Vision Statements Just Empty Words?
Oct 16, 2024
How to Write Mission, Vision, and Values Statements - 100 Examples to Help Guide You Through the Process
How to Write Mission, Vision, and Values Statements - 100 Examples to Help Guide You Through the Process
Mar 14, 2024
Higher Education’s Evolution: Your Playbook to Survive and Thrive
Higher Education’s Evolution: Your Playbook to Survive and Thrive
Jan 4, 2024
Bâton Global Voyager Awards: Top North Star Statements
Bâton Global Voyager Awards: Top North Star Statements
Jul 11, 2023
How to Write North Star Statements: Our Top Tips and Tricks
How to Write North Star Statements: Our Top Tips and Tricks
Nov 10, 2022
The Apple doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree: Succession Planning for the Family Firm
The Apple doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree: Succession Planning for the Family Firm
Sep 7, 2022
Iowa's Distinct Leadership Culture: Our Leadership We Prize and Our Community We Will Maintain
Iowa's Distinct Leadership Culture: Our Leadership We Prize and Our Community We Will Maintain
May 5, 2022
ABCs & 123s of Workforce Attraction and Talent Retention
ABCs & 123s of Workforce Attraction and Talent Retention
Sep 27, 2021
Strategy on a Page: Communicate Your Strategy Effectively
Strategy on a Page: Communicate Your Strategy Effectively
Sep 14, 2021
Scenario Planning: Preparing for the Future Today
Scenario Planning: Preparing for the Future Today
Aug 4, 2021
Eyes on the Horizon: Developing a Succession Plan
Eyes on the Horizon: Developing a Succession Plan
Jun 1, 2021
Meeting Facilitation Reference Guide - Free eBook
Meeting Facilitation Reference Guide - Free eBook
Jan 11, 2021
Culture: Your Intangible Asset in Fighting COVID-19
Culture: Your Intangible Asset in Fighting COVID-19
Apr 22, 2020
Beyond the Crisis: Building Foundations for Recovery and Growth
Beyond the Crisis: Building Foundations for Recovery and Growth
Apr 14, 2020
Maintaining Profitability During COVID-19
Maintaining Profitability During COVID-19
Apr 7, 2020
Four Quick Wins During COVID-19
Four Quick Wins During COVID-19
Mar 26, 2020
Managing the RFP Process for Competitive Advantage
Managing the RFP Process for Competitive Advantage
Mar 25, 2020
Lessons Learned: How to Prepare for the Next Recession
Lessons Learned: How to Prepare for the Next Recession
Feb 26, 2020
Coronavirus: 7 Critical Decisions to Be Prepared
Coronavirus: 7 Critical Decisions to Be Prepared
Feb 26, 2020
How to Develop KPIs - 150+ Examples to Measure Success
How to Develop KPIs - 150+ Examples to Measure Success
Dec 4, 2019
Five Ways to Achieve Profitable Growth
Five Ways to Achieve Profitable Growth
Nov 12, 2019
7 Tips to Effectively Execute Strategy
7 Tips to Effectively Execute Strategy
Nov 1, 2019
Introduction to PESTLE Analysis: Why a Systemic Approach is Best
Introduction to PESTLE Analysis: Why a Systemic Approach is Best
Oct 10, 2019
Google and Facebook: Antitrust Investigations in Big Tech
Google and Facebook: Antitrust Investigations in Big Tech
Sep 20, 2019
The Key Ingredients of a Successful Strategy
The Key Ingredients of a Successful Strategy
Aug 21, 2019
GDPR and Cybersecurity: Embrace Governance for Stronger Results
GDPR and Cybersecurity: Embrace Governance for Stronger Results
Jul 29, 2019
Strategic Workforce Planning and the Power of Implementation
Strategic Workforce Planning and the Power of Implementation
Jul 5, 2019
Transformation - Before, During, and After the Merger
Transformation - Before, During, and After the Merger
Jun 5, 2019
Challenges in Innovating Your Business Model
Challenges in Innovating Your Business Model
Apr 20, 2019
Empowering Employees with Coaching
Empowering Employees with Coaching
Mar 23, 2019
2021: The Year of the Recurring Revenue Model
2021: The Year of the Recurring Revenue Model
Jan 15, 2019
The Benefits of an Employee Ownership Culture
The Benefits of an Employee Ownership Culture
Jan 12, 2019
Strategic Leadership: Five Key Areas Where Effective Leaders Thrive
Strategic Leadership: Five Key Areas Where Effective Leaders Thrive
Dec 3, 2018
The Halo Effect & Strategy
The Halo Effect & Strategy
Nov 5, 2018
Strategies to Retain Top Talent
Strategies to Retain Top Talent
Jul 2, 2018
Sukuk as an Alternative to Financing for Local Governments
Sukuk as an Alternative to Financing for Local Governments
May 14, 2018
The Rise of Insurtech: Response Strategies for Insurers
The Rise of Insurtech: Response Strategies for Insurers
Dec 27, 2017

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Aligning Leadership at a Midwest Bank
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Aligning Leadership at a Midwest Bank
Selecting New Leadership with the Board
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Selecting New Leadership with the Board
Developing a Funding Strategy for a Public Organization
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Developing a Funding Strategy for a Public Organization
Creating a Shared Vision for a Public Organization
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Creating a Shared Vision for a Public Organization
Data-Driven Strategic Planning for Libraries
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Data-Driven Strategic Planning for Libraries
Enacting Change Through an Educational Journey Program
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Enacting Change Through an Educational Journey Program
Making Strategy Come to Life at a Non-Profit
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Making Strategy Come to Life at a Non-Profit
Creating a Shared Understanding of Purpose
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Creating a Shared Understanding of Purpose
Enabling Wealth and Asset Management Growth
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Enabling Wealth and Asset Management Growth
Developing Purity in Purpose for a Utility Non-Profit
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Developing Purity in Purpose for a Utility Non-Profit
Increasing Revenue and Customer Value for a Non-Core Business Unit
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Increasing Revenue and Customer Value for a Non-Core Business Unit
Envisioning a Hospital's Future
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Envisioning a Hospital's Future
High-Growth Healthcare Technology Startup
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High-Growth Healthcare Technology Startup
Creating a Culture of Engagement
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Creating a Culture of Engagement
Targeting Consumers using Human Centered Design
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Targeting Consumers using Human Centered Design
Planning for Business Success After COVID-19
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Planning for Business Success After COVID-19
Narrowing the Focus of a Talent Development Company
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Narrowing the Focus of a Talent Development Company
Leading the Formation of an Agricultural Organization
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Leading the Formation of an Agricultural Organization
Identifying a Target Market to Launch
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Identifying a Target Market to Launch
Evaluating the Risk of Entering New Markets
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Evaluating the Risk of Entering New Markets
Creating a Culture of Performance and Accountability
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Creating a Culture of Performance and Accountability
Cost Benchmarking for a South African Bank
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Cost Benchmarking for a South African Bank
Clarifying Mission & Diversifying Funding
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Clarifying Mission & Diversifying Funding
Building a Sustainable Nonprofit
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Building a Sustainable Nonprofit
What Matters Most for a Community College
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What Matters Most for a Community College
Returning to the Office the Right Way
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Returning to the Office the Right Way
Measuring the Impact of the Arts
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Measuring the Impact of the Arts
Bringing a Non-Profit’s Strategy to Life
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Bringing a Non-Profit’s Strategy to Life
Planning for the Workforce of the Future
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Planning for the Workforce of the Future

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Bâton Global and Partners Support the City of Aspen in Adapting to the Future of Work and Strengthening Operations
Bâton Global and Partners Support the City of Aspen in Adapting to the Future of Work and Strengthening Operations
Nov 3, 2025
Bâton Global’s Matthew Mitchell Weighs In on New Federal Tax Breaks for Tips and Overtime Pay
Bâton Global’s Matthew Mitchell Weighs In on New Federal Tax Breaks for Tips and Overtime Pay
Jul 14, 2025
Bâton Global's Matthew Mitchell, PhD, Speaks on the Impacts of New Tariffs on Small Businesses
Bâton Global's Matthew Mitchell, PhD, Speaks on the Impacts of New Tariffs on Small Businesses
Apr 4, 2025
Matthew Mitchell, PhD, Speaks on the Impact of Automotive Tariffs on Iowa Consumers
Matthew Mitchell, PhD, Speaks on the Impact of Automotive Tariffs on Iowa Consumers
Apr 2, 2025
John Deere announces additional layoffs at Iowa locations
John Deere announces additional layoffs at Iowa locations
Jun 4, 2024
Bâton Global Partners with VictoryXR to Advance Virtual Reality in Higher Education
Bâton Global Partners with VictoryXR to Advance Virtual Reality in Higher Education
Mar 22, 2024
Bâton Global Names Matthew Mitchell CEO: Mitchell to Focus on Growth in New Markets and Innovative Services
Bâton Global Names Matthew Mitchell CEO: Mitchell to Focus on Growth in New Markets and Innovative Services
Mar 19, 2024
Envision Iowa Statewide Leaders Economic Outlook Report released in Partnership with the Business Publication Corporation
Envision Iowa Statewide Leaders Economic Outlook Report released in Partnership with the Business Publication Corporation
Dec 6, 2022
The Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces WTOS Playbook Release
The Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces WTOS Playbook Release
Nov 4, 2022
Bâton Global Partners With the Business Publication Corporation on the Envision Iowa Statewide Leaders Economic Outlook Report
Bâton Global Partners With the Business Publication Corporation on the Envision Iowa Statewide Leaders Economic Outlook Report
Nov 2, 2022
Bâton Global's Jeffrey Kappen and Matthew Mitchell Launching New Book, Am I Doing This Right?
Bâton Global's Jeffrey Kappen and Matthew Mitchell Launching New Book, Am I Doing This Right?
Sep 30, 2022
Workforce Trends & Occupancy Study Captures Insights to Help Advance Greater Des Moines and Downtown DSM
Workforce Trends & Occupancy Study Captures Insights to Help Advance Greater Des Moines and Downtown DSM
Mar 8, 2022
How Businesses with International Ties may Adapt their Operations during the Invasion of Ukraine
How Businesses with International Ties may Adapt their Operations during the Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 25, 2022
Kevin Kacere joins Bâton Global as an Advisor for Manufacturers
Kevin Kacere joins Bâton Global as an Advisor for Manufacturers
Dec 8, 2021
DSM Forward Playbooks Receive National and Global Recognition - Greater Des Moines Partnership: DSM Forward Playbooks
DSM Forward Playbooks Receive National and Global Recognition - Greater Des Moines Partnership: DSM Forward Playbooks
Nov 10, 2021
Bâton Global Presenting on Leveraging Data to Drive Profitable Decisions at This Year’s Indiana Bankers Mega Conference
Bâton Global Presenting on Leveraging Data to Drive Profitable Decisions at This Year’s Indiana Bankers Mega Conference
Oct 6, 2021
Bâton Global Selected to Lead Downtown DSM: Future Forward
Bâton Global Selected to Lead Downtown DSM: Future Forward
Sep 2, 2021
Baton Global’s John Economos Recognized for Process Optimization
Baton Global’s John Economos Recognized for Process Optimization
Jun 3, 2021
Molly Lopez Finalist for 2021 Inspiring Women of Iowa Character Award
Molly Lopez Finalist for 2021 Inspiring Women of Iowa Character Award
Mar 5, 2021
Iowa Restaurant Closures Continue Amid Hope for Industry Recovery, but it Could be an Uneven One
Iowa Restaurant Closures Continue Amid Hope for Industry Recovery, but it Could be an Uneven One
Feb 22, 2021
Calls for Stimulus Grow Louder Amid Fears of Second COVID-19 Recession
Calls for Stimulus Grow Louder Amid Fears of Second COVID-19 Recession
Dec 7, 2020
Economic Experts Warn COVID-19 Shutdowns Could Devastate Iowa
Economic Experts Warn COVID-19 Shutdowns Could Devastate Iowa
Nov 25, 2020
Amazon to hire 1,000 people at Bondurant fulfillment center
Amazon to hire 1,000 people at Bondurant fulfillment center
Oct 26, 2020
Reshoring Becomes Higher Priority for Iowa Manufacturers
Reshoring Becomes Higher Priority for Iowa Manufacturers
Oct 5, 2020
DSM Forward offers expert-led playbooks for industries, businesses
DSM Forward offers expert-led playbooks for industries, businesses
May 8, 2020
Reopening Economy Too Soon Would Cost Lives, Precious Time
Reopening Economy Too Soon Would Cost Lives, Precious Time
Apr 23, 2020
Amid pandemic, medical device maker Athena GTX sales ‘through the roof’
Amid pandemic, medical device maker Athena GTX sales ‘through the roof’
Apr 10, 2020
Stimulus Bill May Put Money in Your Hands
Stimulus Bill May Put Money in Your Hands
Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19 Impacts on Business
COVID-19 Impacts on Business
Mar 26, 2020
Canada grapples with Trump's ban on travel from Europe amid border questions
Canada grapples with Trump's ban on travel from Europe amid border questions
Mar 12, 2020
Coronavirus Could Impact Iowa's Economy
Coronavirus Could Impact Iowa's Economy
Feb 18, 2020
City Leaders Contemplate Plans for Future of Fort Dodge mall
City Leaders Contemplate Plans for Future of Fort Dodge mall
Nov 6, 2019
Google and Facebook Investigations
Google and Facebook Investigations
Sep 15, 2019
Five Ways To Evolve As An Entrepreneurial Leader
Five Ways To Evolve As An Entrepreneurial Leader
Jan 16, 2019
Amazon wage boost sparks conversation in Iowa
Amazon wage boost sparks conversation in Iowa
Oct 2, 2018
Dow/DuPont Merger Impacts on their Agricultural Units
Dow/DuPont Merger Impacts on their Agricultural Units
Sep 1, 2017

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