Jerry Socol works with start-ups, family businesses, and other private companies. He helps CEOs, business owners/partners, senior executives, and staff members of every level, serving as a trusted advisor and as a source of business referrals. He customizes his consulting and analytical techniques to suit each client's unique needs. Jerry addresses a wide variety of business situations, including:
"Jerry is always able to offer fresh, innovative ideas, and able to provide creative and unique solutions to any situation..."
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Teamwork & Employee Issues
- Are you effectively screening resumes and interviewing with the right questions?
- Are you comfortable with how you are selecting, supervising, and motivating your employees?
- Does your team work well together? If not, then why not?
- What policies and procedures are in place to help ensure effective communications, both internally and externally?
- Do you feel you're successfully addressing difficult/sensitive employee situations when they arise?
Customer/Client Perception
- How is your company perceived?
- Is it perceived as you want?
- Are you looking at things from the client's perspective?
Culture Assessment
- What is the culture of your company?
- Are you satisfied with the current culture?
Collaboration
- Have you developed appropriate collaborations with complimentary organizations and other parties to further your business objectives?
Competitive Focus
- Who are your competitors, and have you clearly identified and evaluated them?
- Do you have an effective strategy/program for differentiating yourself from the competition?
Negotiation Skills
- Do you consider yourself and your staff members effective negotiators?
Time Management
- Do you spend time doing what you need to be doing?
- Are your employees as productive as you want them to be?
- Are you making the best use of your time?
- Are you running meetings effectively?
Relationship Building
- Are you satisfied with the relationships you have with your key constituencies: boards of directors, shareholders, outside advisors and consultants?