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The Flevy Blog covers Business Strategies, Business Theories, & Business Stories.
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It’s (relatively) easy to come up with a corporate vision, with a mission statement, with a set of strategies. But, when it comes to the execution of that vision and strategy, things become much more… Perform Strategic Management Right with a Balanced Scorecard
Blue Ocean Strategy is growth strategy framework focused on the idea of creating an uncontested market space–i.e. a “blue ocean.” This framework is very innovative, as its principles challenge the conventional business strategy principles of fighting… The Business Strategy that Makes Competition Irrelevant, Blue Ocean Strategy
Business Consulting Buzz recently surveyed 10,000 independent consultants, asking them how they market their consulting services. Interesting, insightful questions include: Which marketing channels have made you the most money? What is your annual income? How… The Economics of Consulting – Which Marketing Channels Work Best? [INFOGRAPHIC]
I have consulted with people from every aspect of life. I have counseled kids going to college, individuals in life or career transition, moms changing roles from being a mom to being herself. With each… The Next Great Chapter: Life after Retirement of a Senior Leader
Forming a relationship or partnership with a Third Party Logistics (3PL) company is an important decision. When visiting the 3PL’s facilities for the first time, it is important to come prepared. Be prepared to ask… Meeting a 3PL Provider for the First Time? Be Prepared
There are 3 things that separate the struggling Excel monkey from the seasoned one. Keyboard Shortcuts. Knowing your keyboard shortcuts will dramatically accelerate the speed and efficiency of your work. It also makes you look… Tips from a Consultant: Some Not-so-Obvious Excel Shortcuts
LinkedIn recently surveyed 50-plus of today’s most successful business leaders, asking them about essential things they carry. These notable men and women include the likes of Richard Branson, Meg Whitman, and Deepak Chopra. Here are… The 5 Essential Things Today’s Most Successful Business Leaders Carry
Creating PowerPoint slides can be a very time consuming process. When I first started working in consulting, some slides would take me several hours to create. Hundreds of slides later, I can produce the same… Tips from a Consultant: Some Not-so-Obvious PowerPoint Shortcuts
When employees leave–especially the good performers–this translates into a higher cost for employers to replace lost staff as well as a loss of talent, knowledge and innovative ideas. One of the things you can do… Kaizen and Innovation in the Workplace
A month ago, we released Flevy Tools to our modest list of newsletter subscribers. Flevy Tools is a PowerPoint plugin. It can dynamically create various business diagrams, such as Gantt Charts and Harvey Ball Diagrams.… First Milestone Achieved for our Free PowerPoint Plugin – 1000 Shares and Counting
What is Value Analysis? It is an orderly and creative method to increase the value of an item. This “item” can be a product, a system, a process, a procedure, a plan, a machine, equipment,… With Proper Value Analysis, Cost Reduction Is Guaranteed
The business model is at the core of any organization’s Corporate Strategy. It defines how the company creates, delivers, and captures value. Most tech startups fail because they lack a viable business model. Even for… Deconstruct and Innovate Your Business Model