The Problem:

Many leaders look to take charge, control their teams and direct them on what to do and what not to do. They assess the team’s performance based solely on the results they produce with no attention paid to the behaviors that produce those results. This type of leadership can lead to a number of issues within an organization. Common examples are:

• Employees lack commitment to, and engagement with, the organization. They simply begin to “do what they are told to do”. The best ideas do not surface. They are only engaged in following instructions rather than looking for new and improved ways to do things and new solutions to problems. They are not enrolled in the success of the organization.
• Performance is inconsistent. Team members do not know which behaviors produce successful results and which behaviors produce results that fall short. The sole focus on results and lack of focus on relevant behaviors has employees ill equipped to deliver consistently successful performance
• Team members are not properly trained and developed to be future leaders. This produces poor bench strength, failed succession planning and a significant weakening of the organization.

The Solution:

Through its Leadership Development service, Cerlak LLC teaches leaders how to build, inspire, and manage winning teams. We will show them how to manage by effectively changing behavior and teach them that doing so creates an environment required to consistently achieve the organization’s goals and contribute to the company’s overall success.

The Problem:

Unfortunately, there are several things that may cause companies to face a leadership void that is problematically long. During a search it can take a long time to find the right candidate or the company may have other business priorities that need to come first. Sometimes a temporary leader is needed to transition one area of the business into another or to run an important temporary project.

The Solution:

Through Interim Executive Management, Cerlak LLC President & Founder Femi Lakeru can provide stability to any business or business unit experiencing a leadership void. Lakeru’s areas of focus for Interim Executive Management services are in Operations Management, Sales Management and Customer Care Management.

The Problem:

Poorly performing business units are often under pressure to turn things around rapidly. This becomes more pronounced if the underperforming area is highly visible. Particularly in fast moving environments, leaders are challenged to quickly understand the root cause of the problem and implement solutions. Frequently leaders are “too close” to the business problems to see possible solutions and could use an outside perspective.

The Solution:

A new and fresh perspective can sometimes help turn a business around.

As a veteran executive with 30 years of experience in turning business units around, Cerlak LLC Founder President Femi Lakeru can help organizations diagnose problems, identify potential barriers for success, and find solutions that will meet their goals. Cerlak offers this service in temporary, short-term assignments with a focus on:

• Identifying the root cause of problems
• Reviewing work processes and re-engineering as needed
• Providing leadership support within the impacted business areas
• Implementing clearly-defined success measures and publishing key metrics
• Checking to ensure that the solution implemented is successful and sustained