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The Flevy Blog covers Business Strategies, Business Theories, & Business Stories.
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“When it comes to communicating, the CIO is both a storyteller and educator.” Chris Manriquez, VP for IT and CIO, California State University, Dominguez Hills. CIOs must be both a storyteller and an educator. Aside… Effective Communication 101 for CIOs
Many Strategy frameworks are based on the premise: we can’t be everything to everyone. An organization that pursues too many strategies usually ends up stuck in the middle offering average products for average prices. Thus,… Revisiting a Strategy Classic, the Value Disciplines Model – How Are You Creating Value?
The world has changed. Forced isolation and social distancing restrictions have been put into place with the advent of the COVID-19 health crisis. This is not expected to end soon, but is expected to have… COVID-19 Strategy: How Do We Emerge a Winner?
Execution has become the new watchword in Boardrooms. As organizations fail to effectively implement strategies, the importance of execution has risen to the forefront. Essentially, the first step in resolving these dysfunctions is to understand… Organizational DNA 101: A Guide to Defining Your Organization’s Behavior and Characteristics
Organizations can change over the years. Change may happen because that is what the customers expect or it is because the organization gets to have even the most coveted skills. Despite the changes, there are… Understanding The Importance of Organizational DNA: 10 Core Principles
The uncertain times, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, have spur leaders to reflect on what kind of organization, culture, and operating model they need to put in place. This is to avoid returning to previous… Team Resilience In the Midst of COVID-19: Turbocharging Your Organization Against Disruptions
There is a general belief among organizations that a large percentage of a product’s costs are locked in by design. It is assumed that little can be done once the design is set. This assumption… Integrated Cost Management: An Organization’s Prescription for Lower Cost
COVID-19 is shaping a “New Normal”—a Low Touch Economy that requires a strategic response. The world is changing. Forced isolation and social distancing restrictions have been put into place with the advent of the COVID-19… Strategy Development: Taking the High Road to COVID-19 Response
Post-merger Integration (PMI) can be complex, time-pressured, and unfamiliar for most organizations. It 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… How to Maximize Deal Value in Post-merger Integration (PMI): The PMI Process
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
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
In today’s digital age, organizations are faced with the changing nature of the demand curve and the element of uncertainty in the supply chain. For operations teams, the challenge and competitive advantage have become: How… Digital Supply Chain Strategy: How to Counter Potential Disruptions in Today’s Digital Age