By James M. Kerr, an Overdrive contributor and partner of BlumShapiro Consulting

The following is an excerpt from The Executive Checklist: A Guide for Setting Direction and Managing Change, by management consultant and business strategist, James M. Kerr. The book presents a set of checklists that cover everything from building a vision and developing competencies to engaging staff and re-imaging organizational design and reporting structures. This is an excerpt from the chapter entitled, Renovate the Business – A Way to Become of Choice.