Universal Advisor 2008 Issue No. 1

You’ve heard the phrase, “Think globally, act locally.” Coined by Friends of the Earth founder David Bower as the rallying cry of his environmental organization, it has historically been applied to ecological concerns. However, it has a lot of relevance for Plante & Moran clients and prospects — specifically, how your individual decisions and day-to-day actions affect the “bigger picture” for your organization.

This issue of Universal Advisor was designed to help you think globally and act locally with articles that demonstrate how you can make a difference in your business by applying big-picture thinking close to home. One of the most significant examples of this can be found in focusing on diversity and inclusion to gain a competitive advantage in our increasingly diverse and global business world. Diversity creates strong, creative businesses that are well-equipped to address the changing work and customer environments. To read more about why embracing these initiatives is vital to long-term organizational success, see our article on page 10.

You’ll also find articles on how long-term incentive programs can be used to recruit and retain top managerial talent; why it’s important to align your information technology strategy with your business strategy; and why organizations considering global activity need to understand the opportunities and challenges inherent in the “BRIC” countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China).

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