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The Flevy Blog covers Business Strategies, Business Theories, & Business Stories.
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Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Geetesh Bajaj, the founder of Indezine and a recognized authority in the presentation space, having been awarded Microsoft PowerPoint MVP status for 25 consecutive years—a distinction given… Our Interview with PowerPoint Expert, Geetesh Bajaj
Ideas often emerge quickly within organizations. The challenge is not in generating insights, but in ensuring that they are captured, disseminated, and embedded at scale. Valuable knowledge frequently remains trapped at the individual or team… Organizational Learning Loop (the 4I Framework)
Strategy Development isn’t just a plan. That assumption leads organizations to treat strategic direction as a one-off PowerPoint event, crafted in a boardroom, rolled out in a town hall, then slowly forgotten under the weight… The 5 Ps of Strategy Framework
Not many frameworks push leaders to simultaneously wrestle with the now and the next. That’s the puzzle the Organizational Ambidexterity Framework is built to solve. First proposed by Tushman and O’Reilly, the framework lays out… Organizational Ambidexterity Framework
The Brand Essence Wheel is a strategic framework that sharpens how organizations articulate who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up in the market. Developed by the Bates Worldwide Agency in… Brand Essence Wheel
Success in business isn’t about being the cheapest—it’s about building an edge that lasts. Competitive Advantage drives long-term Performance, whether through lower costs, superior quality, or innovative differentiation. Michael Porter took this concept beyond companies,… Porter’s Diamond Model
Strategy hasn’t stood still. It has evolved alongside industries, shifting from static competitive positioning to a more fluid, adaptive approach. Early Strategy models focused on industry forces and market positioning. Then came the Resource-Based View… Dynamic Capabilities Framework
The APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model provides a structured framework for developing supply chain professionals in an increasingly complex global landscape. As digitalization, sustainability, and geopolitical risks reshape supply chains, organizations face a widening… APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model
Innovation is no longer a luxury—it’s survival. Organizations that fail to innovate, stagnate. It’s that simple. The challenge isn’t just coming up with ideas but knowing which ones to pursue and how to allocate resources… Innovation-Ambition Matrix
If your supply chain strategy still revolves around cost-cutting and efficiency, you’re already losing. The world has changed. Disruptions—geopolitical chaos, supply shortages, sudden demand shifts—aren’t rare exceptions. They’re the new normal. The old supply chain… Triple-A Framework
Difficult conversations are the moments most people dread yet cannot avoid. Whether addressing a performance issue with a team member, negotiating a raise, or confronting a personal conflict, these discussions carry high stakes and strong… Difficult Conversations Framework
In the ever-evolving sales landscape, curiosity plays a pivotal role in establishing meaningful connections with customers. It is more than just a trait. It is a strategic tool that sales professionals can leverage to understand… Selling through Curiosity Framework