I have yet to meet the client who says, "Gee, my business is moving so much more slowly than it used to."
Today, speed-to-market is a vital competitive weapon. Clients who can move with extreme speed and agility can outmaneuver slower, more process-laden competitors.
In his speech to the JFAM Conference, Steve Gardner, President of Gardner Nelson + Partners, addresses the broad issue of managing financial brands through the negative cycles of the financial markets. Gardner contrasts the behavior of the financial industry following the 2008 financial crisis with historical precedent to argue that the institutions that continue to communicate throughout negative cycles emerge with stronger brands, and with their leadership credentials enhanced.
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