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When comparing your company to your competition and other companies in your industry, which of the following factors would you use to argue that your multiple should be higher than the others:

Results of poll will be shown next week, so you can see how your answer compares to others.

Our above average revenue & profitability

Our growth potential

Our superior competitive position

The quality of our management team & workforce

Our cash flow & financial health

Results of Previous Polls & Quizzes

OCTOBER 2024

According to a study published by the Journal of Small Business Management, small and medium enterprises that “operate” from a strategic plan grew ___% faster than those that did not operate from such a plan.

SEPTEMBER 2024

The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that is used by the Social Security Administration. It’s also an indicator of expected annual salary adjustments.

Which year had highest COLA (8.7%) for the past six years (2018 – 2023)?

Correct answer: 2022 had the highest COLA; 2020 had the lowest at 1.3%.

Year	COLA
2018	2.8%
2019	1.6%
2020	1.3%
2021	5.9%
2022	8.7%
2023	3.2%

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AUGUST 2024

According to a Mercer Mettl leadership study, what was the average length of leadership development programs?

Correct answer: Mercer Mettl study: average leadership development program is 8 months

JULY 2024

According to a Harvard Business review study, there are four reasons why organizations do not achieve their goals (e.g. acquisition goals)… Which is the #1 reason?

JUNE 2024

What percentage of managers are “high performing managers”?

MAY 2024

Which of the five steps mentioned in the May case study is frequently missed?

APRIL 2024

What’s the biggest factor affecting work-life balance?

MARCH 2024

NO POLL IN MARCH

FEBRUARY 2024

Who has been your greatest source of advice / wisdom?

JANUARY 2024

How much would you estimate is the cost of a bad hire?

DECEMBER 2023

In the case study, Jim mentioned a report that the typical hiring process (interview only) is only 14% successful. Using the following additional resources…