Joseph F. Paris Jr.

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Joseph F. Paris Jr. is a recognized thought leader on the subject of operational excellence, an international entrepreneur, a prolific writer, and a sought-after strategist, consultant, and speaker with engagements from around the world.

With over 30 years of experience in international business and operations, he is routinely called upon to offer guidance to C-suite and senior executives and business-operations and -improvement specialists who wish to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of their organizations. He is highly valued for his ability to provide strategic insight and tactical analysis—and to convert these thoughts into reality by successful engagement and execution.

He is forever seeking ways to improve businesses and
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State of Readiness | Alan Michaels, Director of Industry Research at Industry Knowledge Graph

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In this episode of State of Readiness, host Joseph Paris speaks with Alan Michaels, founder of the Industry Knowledge Graph, a strategic planning tool built on Michael Porter’s competitive strategy framework. The discussion traces Alan’s multi-decade journey to develop a globally comprehensive, highly granular industry taxonomy and its transformation into a usable, dynami

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The High Cost of Acting Without Planning: Why Communication and Preparation Are Cornerstones of Success

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