The NBAA (National Business Aviation Association) puts on a Small Operator Learning Series (SOLS) in which our principal, Jim Lara, participated. The topic was Effective Communications with Your Principal and the takeaways were many. Give a listen to the NBAA’s teaser for this event that took place on March 16th, 2021. The event was meant to help managers be more professional and clear-cut when talking to their bosses. If this has whetted your appetite, go here to read a blog on the very same subject!
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CFBAA Speaker Series Presents – Jim Lara Gray Stone Advisors
Join CFBAA for a virtual chat with Jim Lara, Founder and Principal of Gray Stone Advisors. Jim brings over forty years of experience helping Business Aviation leaders develop high-performing individuals and teams, align those teams with their enterprise’s goals, and enable operations to regain stability, traction and profitability.
ViewWhat is a Current State Assessment from Gray Stone Advisors?
Dozens of aviation directors have relied upon Gray Stone Advisors to take a broad and comprehensive look at their entire aviation organization.
The end-result is a totally objective and fact-based assessment of “how goes it” — from one end of the flight department to the other.
Following completion of the Current State Assessment™, your organization will have a baseline from which to measure its performance with respect to all expectations placed upon it.
This report provides a reference point from which progress, change and growth can be measured.
Both Part 91 and Part 135 aviation organizations can benefit from a Current State Assessment.
ViewHow is Gray Stone Advisors a ‘Catalyst for Change’ for Flight Departments?
Senior Advisor Steve Brechter defines how Gray Stone Advisors serves as a “Catalyst for Change” within business aviation flight departments. This is done by teaching business skills to highly skilled technical people and helping align the aviation team with the aviation reporting executive and corporate office.
ViewWhy Engage Gray Stone Advisors to Assist your Aviation Department?
Gray Stone’s Senior Advisor of Operations, Steve Brechter, explains the business benefits, including the ability to develop performance metrics and improving alignment between the flight department and corporation.
ViewHow Business Aviation Flight Departments Can Engage in Fleet Planning
How should corporate flight departments engage in fleet planning? Jim Lara and Steve Brechter from Gray Stone Advisors advise business aviation leaders and reporting executives on the process.
ViewFinancial Modeling and Predictive Metrics for Corporate Flight Departments
How can I create a financial model and predictive metrics for my flight department? Jim Lara and Steve Brechter of Gray Stone Advisors share how they work with directly with corporate flight departments, corporate finance and corporate accounting to create a chart of accounts that meet their needs.
ViewHow to Improve Business Performance for your Business Aviation Organization
What’s the best way to ensure long-lasting business performance for your business aviation organization? By getting focused on why you exist, why you’re in business. Gray Stone Advisors’ Steve Brechter talks about how flight departments can improve business performance.
ViewThe Business of Business Aviation
Are you ready to lead your business aviation organization to the next level of performance? Find out Gray Stone Advisors’ 7 keys to success in business aviation.
ViewMetrics & Dashboarding for Business Aviation
Essential concepts and specifics using Metrics and Dashboarding techniques designed for the Aviation Reporting Executive and internal leaders within the Flight Department.
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