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Family businesses are an overlooked form of ownership. Yet, they are all around us. One-third of companies in the S&P 500 index and 40% of the 250 largest companies in France and Germany are defined… Keeping Family Committed: The Family Business 5 Dimensions of Activity
Customers, these days, demand ever-higher levels of personalized products and services to suit their needs. Their demand is grounded on technological disruption and access to up-to-date information. They believe that in an economy characterized by… Product Strategy: Key Challenges to Tackle while Implementing Smart Customization
Sustainable, superior returns accrue to companies that focus on what they do best. It is that simple. Yet it is incredibly hard to internalize. It is a rare company that focuses on what we do… Taking the High Road to Competition: Achieve Business Capabilities Coherence
The routes to market that Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies use to sell and service their trade account is essentially critical. It determines their sales volume, their ability to deliver the proper levels of customer… Taking the Go-to-Market Platform Design Route to Gain Competitive Advantage
As Western companies are being put under increasing pressure to cut expenses and improve return on assets, the dilemma of whether to keep key functions in-house or outsource them has taken center stage. Manufacturing units… Scaling Up When Market Volatility Calls for a Make-or-Buy Decision Analysis
Status quo talent strategies no longer work for high performing organizations. Old models no longer work. It does not anymore meet the needs of the global workforce. HR Strategies are out of step with the… Global Talent Innovation Model – Going Beyond the Cookie-cutter Best Practices
Functional organizations are facing dramatic changes. Businesses are becoming more focused around capabilities and demand leaders of functions to play a more strategic role. With a less stable environment and more intense competition, a premium… When Demand for Added Value from Strategic Functional Organizations Becomes the Priority, Where Are We?
In the increasingly competitive business scenario, the end-to-end customer experience and delight has become a new area, which no one can afford to neglect. It is of paramount importance to deliver superior services with differentiated… Multichannel Contact Center Strategy: Delivering your Brand Promise in STYLE
In today’s exponentially disrupted business environment, incremental improvement is not enough. It is not enough to win today. We have to be able to continue to evolve today and in the future. In the world… How To Sustain Momentum in Business Transformation
Large accounts make up a significant portion of business for most B2B companies. Therefore, losing an important customer can have detrimental effects on the organization. The significance of key accounts is urging top B2B companies… Key Account Management: How to Manage Large Global Accounts?
The Retail industry is under constant pressure by low margins and ever-increasing rivalry. Weak consumer spending; saturated markets; increased consumers demands for service and lower prices; and intense competition has put significant strain on retail… Retail Strategy: How to Effectively Manage IT Costs
Effective Succession Planning in Family Business has been redefined in the 21st century. The Family Business sector continues to be vibrant, successful, and ambitious. This, despite tough economic conditions and accelerating pace of change. Family… Following The 10 Steps to Effective Succession Planning