Executive Advisor for Operations & Execution

Forbes Business Development Council

Ideas grounded in operating experience.

Michael Fritsch, PMP

Executive Advisor | Operations & Execution

I write about the systems, decisions, and leadership practices that help organizations turn strategy into execution.

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Michael Fritsch, PMP

An operator’s perspective.

My work combines more than 25 years of service, sales, and operations leadership with hands-on consulting for manufacturing, field service, semiconductor, and industrial technology organizations.

I help leaders strengthen Execution Readiness—aligning people, priorities, decisions, and systems so organizations can operate effectively at scale. Through Confoe, that includes Intelligent Work Management, right-sized Smartsheet solutions, workflow automation, and AI.

West Point graduate. Army veteran. PMP. MBA.

IN MY OWN WORDS

Authored articles

Full-length articles written by Michael Fritsch, PMP for Forbes Business Development Council.

SHARED PERSPECTIVES

Expert Panel contributions

My contributions to Forbes Business Development Council’s multi-author discussions. Browse by year; each link opens the complete panel article on Forbes.

2026 — 23 Expert Panel contributions

Sep 4, 2026
How AI Is Changing Business Development Priorities ↗

Aug 11, 2026
How To Win Buyers Who Already Did Their AI Research ↗

Jul 23, 2026
13 Email Marketing Evolutions For Stronger Customer Relationships ↗

Jul 2, 2026
15 Strategies to Build Trust When Launching AI Features ↗

Jun 22, 2026
How To Coach Technical Talent To Drive Business Growth ↗

Jun 16, 2026
18 Strategies For Building Stronger Fractional Partner Relationships ↗

Jun 8, 2026
How To Appeal To Human Buyers After An AI Agent’s Rejection ↗

May 28, 2026
How To Build Resilient Economies Through Local Business Partnerships ↗

May 7, 2026
How To Expand Beyond Family Focused Products And Services ↗

Apr 30, 2026
18 Ways To Leverage QR Codes As True Lead-Generation Engines ↗

Apr 27, 2026
19 Biz Dev Leaders Explain How To Build A New Revenue Stream With Limited Data ↗

Apr 24, 2026
How To Build Products For The Modern Solopreneur Economy ↗

Apr 17, 2026
How To Tap The Solo Economy For Sustainable Growth ↗

Apr 2, 2026
How Biz Dev Teams Earn Trust When AI Starts The Conversation ↗

Mar 25, 2026
The Long-Term Business Risks Of Trade Tensions (And How To Address Them) ↗

Mar 16, 2026
How Biz Dev Leaders Identify Key Traits In The Next-Gen Wave Of Talent ↗

Feb 27, 2026
Key Signals Biz Dev Leaders Use To Build, Buy Or Partner For Growth ↗

Feb 12, 2026
Strategy-To-Execution Flaws: Here’s Why Companies Are Missing Markets ↗

Jan 30, 2026
Partnership Paperwork: Legal Disciplines To Prevent A Business Breakup ↗

Jan 27, 2026
Are Biz Sales Stalled? Smart Moves For A Quiet Quarter ↗

Jan 15, 2026
How To Upskill And Motivate Frontline Staff For Better Customer Service ↗

Jan 8, 2026
Biz Dev Ideas For Balancing Limited Resources With Growth Ambitions ↗

Jan 7, 2026
How To Use Value-Driven Outreach To Open Doors With Decision-Makers ↗

2025 — 30 Expert Panel contributions

Dec 16, 2025
Biz Dev 101: Design Mistakes That Create Friction And Kill Conversion ↗

Dec 9, 2025
Depth Over Flash: The New Rules For Personal Brand Influence In 2026 ↗

Nov 25, 2025
How To Create A Consistent Brand And Earn Trust With A Zero-Cost Website ↗

Nov 24, 2025
Trust Before Tech: Building Community and Transparency in AI Adoption ↗

Oct 30, 2025
Eight Factors To Weigh Before Investing In A Co-Working Space Partnership ↗

Oct 14, 2025
Building Biz Momentum: 14 Ways To Turn Your Vision Into Reality ↗

Oct 7, 2025
Eight Key Factors For Choosing a Designer Who Gets Your Brand ↗

Oct 1, 2025
14 Ways Biz Developers Can Stay Relevant With A New Generation ↗

Sep 12, 2025
20 Business Development Trends Leaders Are Implementing In 2025 ↗

Sep 12, 2025
14 Proven Strategies For Developing An Effective Affiliate Program ↗

Sep 3, 2025
16 Smarter Strategies For Generating Leads In A Tough Economy ↗

Aug 29, 2025
19 Steps For Building A Profitable And Competitive Pricing Strategy ↗

Aug 6, 2025
10 Steps To Launch Your First Pop-Up Without A Hitch ↗

Jul 25, 2025
15 Smart Ways Business Developers Are Supporting Community Health ↗

Jul 10, 2025
20 High-Impact Tips For Attracting And Retaining Service Reps Who Deliver ↗

Jun 20, 2025
20 Ways Business Leaders Find (And Vet) Their Next Big Development ↗

Jun 9, 2025
20 Effective Negotiation Strategies From Top Business Experts ↗

Jun 9, 2025
12 Expert-Backed Strategies For Launching A Successful Summer Campaign ↗

May 30, 2025
20 Ways Business Leaders Can Recover From A Deal Gone Wrong ↗

May 22, 2025
15 Pitch Perfect Strategies To Win Influencers And Build Partnerships ↗

May 9, 2025
20 Tips To Navigate Sudden Funding Losses ↗

May 1, 2025
20 Proven B2B Marketing And Branding Strategies That Drive Growth ↗

Apr 29, 2025
19 Insights Into How AI Is Reshaping Workflows And Sales Funnels ↗

Apr 17, 2025
20 Proven Strategies to Level Up Your Sales Team’s Training ↗

Apr 11, 2025
10 Ways To Protect Fintech Data Security And Regulate Compliance ↗

Apr 4, 2025
20 methods to move your quarterly goals across the finish line ↗

Mar 4, 2025
20 Key Factors For Long-Term Success When Choosing The Right Business Partner ↗

Feb 14, 2025
20 Strategies To Highlight The Uniqueness Of Your Product Or Service ↗

Jan 28, 2025
How To Navigate International Fundraising And Go-To-Market Outreach ↗

Jan 14, 2025
20 Tips For Addressing Ethical Breaches ↗

2023 — 19 Expert Panel contributions

Dec 28, 2023
16 Ways To Boost Brand Awareness And Return-To-Website Rates ↗

Dec 18, 2023
19 Ways Biz Development Managers Can Compete For The Top Talent ↗

Nov 9, 2023
Changing The Narrative: 15 Steps To Obtaining A Positive Brand Perception ↗

Oct 31, 2023
12 Strategies To Pump Up Sales Volume During The Holiday Crunch ↗

Oct 23, 2023
Nine Marketing Tips To Improve Business Sales ↗

Oct 10, 2023
19 Top Business Development Resources To Stay Ahead Of Emerging Market Trends ↗

Sep 12, 2023
19 Long-Term Visions Crucial For Business Development Leaders And Team Alignment ↗

Sep 11, 2023
Mastering The Art Of Identifying And Seizing New Business Opportunities ↗

Aug 4, 2023
12 Monitoring Practices And Reporting Strategies For Financial Compliance ↗

Jul 24, 2023
19 Ways To Elevate Your Email Marketing Strategy For Maximum Impact ↗

Jul 21, 2023
18 Key Strategies To Design Landing Pages That Work ↗

Jul 19, 2023
18 Innovative Ways To Celebrate Loyal Clients And Customers ↗

Jul 5, 2023
10 Investments To Boost Your Business Potential In The Marketplace ↗

Jun 1, 2023
20 Solutions For Maximizing Revenue And Profitability ↗

May 4, 2023
15 Tips For Business Development Leaders To Achieve Quarterly Goals ↗

Apr 18, 2023
High Risks, High Rewards: Business Leaders Share Their 15 Biggest Risk-Taking Experiences ↗

Apr 12, 2023
15 Tips To Explain Your Business Development Ideas Clearly During A Pitch Party ↗

Mar 27, 2023
15 Tips For Keeping Clients When You’re Rebranding Or Merging ↗

Mar 6, 2023
10 Ways To Find The Right Manufacturing Distributor For Your Brand Of Products ↗

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