February 3, 2025 - After a few years of uncertainty, M&A activity is posed to make a big comeback in 2025. If done right, M&A will be a major path for growth, efficiency, and securing new market opportunities as dealmaking picks up.

In this article, HPA team member Ricardo Berner shares how companies can maximize their M&A outcomes through careful strategic planning.

November 13, 2024 - From industry disruptions to regulatory changes, all businesses encounter challenges that test their ability to adapt for long-term success. Building a resilient company can make help your firm reduce vulnerability to shocks, accelerate recovery times, and emerge stronger by capitalizing on opportunities that arise from adversity.

Here, HPA Partner & COO Justin Moser outlines the key characteristics of resilient businesses that are well equipped to navigate turbulent times.

October 16, 2024 - As AI continues to excite the business world, many companies are rushing to adopt analytics tools in hopes of gaining a competitive edge. But without a solid data foundation, those efforts are doomed to underdeliver.

In this blog, HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan explains why organizations must prioritize data engineering before implementing trendy AI solutions, highlighting how a strong data infrastructure can be a strategic asset that powers innovation and growth.

October 7, 2024 - Artificial Intelligence is posed to change the business landscape, with early adopters best positioned to succeed. While executives recognize the importance of AI, many struggle to develop and implement a cohesive AI strategy.

In this article, HPA Senior Advisors Ed Wiley and Ujjwal Sinha outline a practical approach to developing and adopting an AI strategy.

September 11, 2024 - Organizational transformation requires more than attention to systems and processes for success—it also demands a focus on the people driving the change.

In this guide, HPA Senior Consultant Charlie Dawson shares actionable strategies for creating a human-centered approach to change management, empowering leaders, and maintaining clear communication. By managing the human side of change, you can navigate transformation smoothly.

August 15, 2024 - Celebrating 15 years as a partner at HighPoint Associates, Richard Berger reflects on how the consulting industry has evolved and how HPA's model has resonated with clients over the years.

July 17, 2024 - Getting stuck in the traditional, bottom-up approach to M&A can leave firms faced with limited opportunities, increased competition, and higher prices for deals.

In our latest blog, HPA Project Leader Larry Maher makes the case for complementing the traditional M&A approach with a holistic, top-down strategy to achieve more ROI-friendly acquisitions.

June 19, 2024 - Businesses experiencing hypergrowth can often find themselves challenged as their management and planning infrastructure lag behind their rapid growth initiatives. Traditional planning methods may not always be suited to the culture or circumstances of a hypergrowth environment, so how can organizations set themselves up to maintain that growth?

HPA Senior Consultant Raaj Chitaley outlines key strategies for resource management, adaptive planning, and proactive project evaluation to help sustain growth without sacrificing speed or compromising on stability.

May 16, 2024 - Navigating an uncertain economic landscape requires more than just bracing for impact; it demands strategic foresight and adaptability.

In a world where clarity is a luxury, thoughtful scenario planning can be a compass, guiding businesses through the fog of uncertainty towards resilience and growth. Here, HPA Senior Project Lead Stephen Ashford discusses how businesses can plan to weather any storm and emerge on the other side as a stronger sailor.

April 9, 2024 - Despite meticulous and thoughtful strategy development, organizations often struggle to translate them into tangible outcomes. This disconnect can come from a flawed, top-down approach to strategy development.

HPA Senior Advisor Alex Nesbitt suggests a paradigm shift to bridge the gap: strategy that empowers employees to participate in its success.