Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D.

Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D.

Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D., CAE, is the Founder and Principal of Alexander Joseph Associates, a privately held consultancy specializing in executive business advisory services with clients throughout the graphic communications industry.

Joe spent 30 years with NAPL, including 11 years as President and CEO. He is an adjunct professor at NYU teaching graduate courses in Executive Leadership; Financial Management and Analysis; Finance for Marketing Decisions; and Leadership: The C Suite Perspective. He may be reached at Joe@ajstrategy.com. Phone or text: (201) 394-8160.

Strategic Planning for Uncertain Times

Uncertainty is a constant in business, and making strategic planning an essential practice can help create a resilient organization.

Managing from Strength

Great managers unlock the potential of their team by leveraging their own strengths. Here are tools to help uncover those strengths.

The Red Zone: Focus and Finish

Many organizations see their initiatives stall in the Red Zone. The key to overcoming this lies in careful prioritization.

Five Key Planning Objectives: Part I

Strategic planning can be simplified by focusing on five objectives. Here, Joseph Truncale breaks down Strategic Revenue Growth.

Time and Effort or Unique Value?

Identifying customers’ unique needs, and providing a product that benefits those needs, will build lasting relationships.

Retreat to Advance

For successful strategy planning, leaders should gather for a well-structured session. Here are three tips.

Questions Every Manager Should Ask

For managers seeking to engage direct reports, asking insightful questions can lead to understanding and meaningful conversations.

The Power of Peer Relationships

Whether new to management or a seasoned vet, accessing leadership resources is essential. Peer networking is a great place to start.

'Parallel' Strategies that Work

When it comes time for a strategic reset, Joseph Truncale shares the “parallel” strategies that some senior teams determined work best.

What's On Your Desk?

Leaders often struggle with delegation. Utilizing planning tools can help clarify roles and distribute accountability. Learn more here.