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Organizations today are spending money on the latest technologies and working hard to solve problems as they arise. Yet, sad to say, this is simply not enough. Today, to get on top of today’s fiercely… Developing an Innovation Mindset: Investing on Technology is Never Enough
Michael Eugene Porter—a Professor at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School—is widely acclaimed for his unmatched prowess in competitive strategy, strategic planning, global economic development, and the application of competitive principles and… Strategy Classics: Porter’s Five Forces
Post-merger Integration is a highly complex process. It requires swift action as well as running the core business activities simultaneously. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to a successful PMI Process. However, careful planning focusing on… Starting PMI Right: Post-merger Integration (PMI): Day One Activities
Today’s C-suite is making a significant investment in new technologies. Yet, it is failing to achieve full value. Technologies are being deployed in pockets or silos without a Strategy for scaling the Innovation from these… I Ain’t Blue, I am Different: The Innovation Leadership Mindset
“Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” – John C. Maxwell Many people in a position of authority struggle with their Leadership Presence. They have adopted the… Leadership Presence: The Face of Today’s Leadership
Technology, Internet, growth, and globalization have metamorphosed the way we work, play, and live. They have even changed the fundamental laws of economics. We are living in an economy that is quite different from the… 4 Leadership Mindsets Imperative to Win in the New Economy
There are literally 100s of Strategy frameworks. In our Strategy Development Stream alone, we have 60+ frameworks available. With so many tools available, it can be difficult to determine what the right approach is for… The Science of Strategy Selection: What’s the Best Framework?
The huge benefits and insights derived from Big Data and Analytics is now accepted broadly across all industries. Analytics-driven decision making extends beyond corporate business decisions down to even tactical decisions in sports. As such,… Putting the Analytics Transformation into Our Digital Transformation
Creating a culture that measures productivity objectively is a sensitive matter. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are being employed extensively by organizations across the globe to monitor and track performance. KPIs provide valuable metadata to improve… When Creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), What Areas Should We Focus On?
In the Digital Age today, most industries today in a state of flux driven by volatile market forces. These market changes are affecting how Finance needs to operate. Specifically, more than ever, Finance needs to… How and Why We Should Align Strategy and Finance
Technological innovation and intensifying competition are forcing leaders to rethink how they use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage and direct organizations. Digitization has reinforced the importance of Key Performance Indicators not only in enhancing… An Intro to Strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The KPI Virtuous Cycle
No free lunch was ever served quickly. Traditional supply chain cannot offer both low prices and fast delivery. Online retailing has changed. Before, we see e-commerce companies fulfilling consumer demand from a small number of… Delivery Not Keeping up with Consumers Demand? Put Agility in Your Supply Chain Network Design