What are two of the most intimidating discussions you’ll ever have with your Aviation Reporting Executive (ARE)? Likely they are 1) justifying headcount and 2) justifying operating budgets. Those two talks are never fun. Something about spending corporate money brings out the miser in most! So how do you convince your ARE to allocate the
Category: Communication Best Practices
Effective Communications with Your Principal Author
Helping our modest size aviation organizations thrive is one of my true passions at Gray Stone Aviation Advisors. Over half of the NBAA membership fits into this category. Yet, we, as an industry, have failed to aggressively develop leaders in this segment. I believe this lack of development has led to high turnover rates and a general sub-optimization
Business Aviation Performance Metrics: Building a Business Case Author
Business aviation performance metrics reporting is essential. Gray Stone Advisors helps you build a business case for business aviation performance metrics.
5 Compelling Reasons You Need a Business Aircraft Use Policy Author
Many companies don’t have a Business Aircraft Use Policy, leaving them vulnerable to regulatory violations and low usage. Here’s why you need one.
Building a Powerhouse Business Aviation Leadership Team Author
Want to integrate your corporate aviation staff into the overall operation of your company? Build a strong and vital business aviation leadership team.
Aviation Organizational Transformation Keys 5-7 Author
When aviation organizational transformation is on the docket for your business aviation facility, empowerment, inclusion and consistency are three essential keys to your success.
Your Vision, Mission & Values: Touchstones for Change Author
Among the 10 keys to creating transformational change is Key No. 3 … defining your vision, mission and values touchstones.
Transformational Change: How to Create a Winning BizAv Organization Author
Transformational change is a truly multi-faceted topic. In this fourth blog in the series, we focus on how to create a “winning” bizav organization.
Leadership Essentials: Trustworthy Communication in Your Aviation Organization Author
One of the hallmarks of leadership is the ability to motivate others to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives. It starts with trustworthy communication.
Survival Change Management: Create Compelling Urgency Author
Are you ready for significant organizational change? Here’s the first step of effective survival change management that can get everyone focused on what needs to happen.