Author Archives: Pat McCormick

Lessons from the past, assumptions and stances we need to unwind and stances we need to embrace  as we embark into an uncertain 2023 and beyond

It has been a while since we have prepared and sent this letter, but we suspect we are not the only organization attempting to develop a sense of the “new normal” to best serve clients and customers. We wish you … Continue reading

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This might be part of the [apparently] secret formula necessary to help you Improve the Business of your Business

Active observation over the past several years suggest that curiosity seems to have dampened. Perhaps it is the fear of “doing deep dives” in situations that we fear might become uncomfortable. Perhaps it is remote working- or perhaps it is … Continue reading

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It is a lot less of a gamble to run your business today like you are going to sell it tomorrow!

PMCC Ventures has bee involved in buy or sell transactions for more than 40 years. Working on both sides of deals helps us to know more about “what the other side is thinking”. Today- there are a lot of good … Continue reading

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Turn the challenge of C level exodus into an opportunity

What are you thinking when you must replace a C- Level Executive? Most organizations grapple with replacing C level executives when one of the existing leaders decides to or is forced to leave.  Others, have the luxury of a bit … Continue reading

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Pat McCormick joins Urban Engineers Board of Directors

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the people and owners of Urban Engineers. Urban is an ESOP company so there is a lot of enthusiasm and team work evident in the business. I was impressed in our … Continue reading

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PMCC Ventures Background

PMCC Ventures background PMCC Ventures brings 40+ years of experience and capability to help clients improve the business of their business and add and sustain value.  Our services range from strategy to planning to operations and performance improvement.  All with … Continue reading

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Nudging blockchain understanding past trading and speculation…

This is a great primer for those of us that are interested but not fully informed… and thank God for his mother… https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2021/11/08/chris-dixon-and-packy-mccormick-on-the-future-of-crypto

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The Disruptors and S-Curves

Getting steeper, shorter, choppier, scarier? You decide. Your stance will help you think through how you want to address your situation. Take a read: https://www.notboring.co/p/who-disrupts-the-disrupters

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Getting easier and more important to learn from the kids….

Easter weekend is over. We are back at our desks- or other improvised work spaces. The kids were all here- including the new model that is just 6 months old. It was a great weekend to learn- It was a … Continue reading

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Background information for Pat McCormick

Pat McCormick has over 40 years of diverse industry and business leadership experience. Pat is President of PMCC Ventures, a consulting and interim leadership firm, simply aimed at helping clients improve the business of their business. Pat’s experiences include multiple roles … Continue reading

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