Jeanie Wells
Jeanie Wells is former general manager of Community Mercantile in Lawrence, Kansas, and currently is a member of CDS Consulting Co-op specializing in expansions, operations, and startups.
Author's Articles
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In the back of our minds we knew that [insert name of competitor here] was coming. |
184 May-June 2016 | June 2, 2016 |
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Whether or not your cooperative expects to hire a general manager (GM) in the next year, your board should have an awareness of the skills and resources that would be needed |
178 May-June 2015 | May 27, 2015 |
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Almost every cooperative retail grocery is feeling increased competition in its community. |
177 March-April 2015 | May 27, 2015 |
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Your market study promises great sales. Developers are wooing you into their properties. Staff and shoppers are clamoring for more space. |
171 March-April 2014 | March 25, 2014 |
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Has your co-op considered Open Book Management? |
168 September-October 2013 | October 14, 2013 |
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As we go about our work of assessing organizational structures and conducting employee surveys in food co-ops, we frequently encounter an ongoing struggle between the marketing department (or lone |
162 September-October 2012 | September 25, 2012 |
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Food co-ops are known for being compassionate employers. |
159 March - April - 2012 | April 9, 2012 |
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When you last read about Community Mercantile Co-op in Lawrence, Kansas, we had just barely survived Wild Oats coming to town. |
096 September - October - 2001 | January 8, 2004 |