April 27, 2026 - Meetings should drive momentum, not replace it. Yet in many organizations, time spent talking about work has overtaken time spent doing it. The result is not better alignment, but slower decisions and unclear accountability. High-performing teams treat meetings as a tool for clarity, ownership, and action, not a default habit.

March 20, 2026 - When AI goes wrong, the instinct is to blame the model. But the real culprit is almost always the data. As organizations rush to adopt AI, many overlook the foundational issue: fragmented, inconsistent, and ungoverned data. Without fixing the “fuel,” even the most advanced models will amplify risk instead of value.

September 19, 2025 - In a turbulent P&C landscape, outperformers are separating from the pack by making deliberate choices and executing with discipline. This piece distills what sets leaders apart today and introduces practical operating models you can adapt. We highlight portfolio focus, geographic posture, and the governance that turns strategy into sustained results. If you’re reassessing where to play and how to win, start here.

March 29, 2022 - Despite the appeal of online and mobile shopping, in-store retail is making a comeback. HPA Partner Richard Berger, Senior Retail Advisor Phil Arrata, and Senior Project Leader Andy Fennell discuss how retailers can deliver an exciting customer experience and succeed...

Not all conflict is damaging – in fact, constructive conflict is actually a powerful tool within an organization. HPA Senior Advisor Alex Nesbitt outlines the differences in types of conflict and describes a path forward for fixing a company’s conflict problem.

An impactful Strategic Plan centers on making strategic choices around a company’s most critical go-forward imperatives, and then aligning its executive team and resourcing around those decisive imperatives.

If your company is contemplating a strategic planning effort, HighPoint Associates recommends four core principles to help sidestep pitfalls and get meaningful value out of the effort.

In Part 2 of his article on post-merger integration, HPA Senior Advisor Alex Nesbitt outlines eight principles that impact how well the merger integration plays out.

HPA Senior Advisor Alex Nesbitt explores key themes in laying the foundation for post-merger success, and establishes that an understanding of what the combined entity must achieve at the outset directly impacts merger results.

All roads lead to data. Or rather, when it comes to insightful decision-making, optimizing operations, reducing costs, and outperforming competitors, all roads lead with data.

In his 2 part article, HPA Senior Advisor, Alex Nesbitt, explores the inherent complexities of roll-up mergers and discusses potential solutions to drive value in one of the most successful business growth models historically.
Part 1: Why Roll-Ups Succeed or Fail
Part 2: Secrets to Success in Industry Roll-Ups