What Toddlers Can Teach Us About Business Strategy The world was recently captivated by 40 seconds of video that has been affectionately referred to as “BBC Dad” in many online circles. Professor and Korea-expert Robert E. Kelly is invaded by his two charming children, with plans of their own, while he courageously tries to [...]
How To Bring the ‘Sexy Back’ to Your Strategy In a recent article with M&M Global, we discussed Justin Timberlake and what he brings to the table in terms of strategy. As a former Star Search contestant, ex-alum of the Mickey Mouse Club, boy band phenom, and singing and movie star sensation his long-term [...]
The Best of Corporate Strategy & Execution Business change can be hard. Everything from managing the disruption of digital transformation, integrating agile business practices, building a culture of innovation or shifting business priorities to monetize new revenue streams, requires significant change throughout the entire operation. That’s why many companies have relied on organizational methods [...]
New Thinking Is Required For Digital Transformation: Part 3: Competing In An Agile Digital World By now it’s clear that companies must embrace digital transformation to remain competitive and relevant. I have previously looked at the importance of giving people the right skills, as well as transitioning from outdated legacy systems into fully digital [...]
New Thinking Is Required For Digital Transformation Part 2: Transitioning Legacy Systems into Digital Solutions In my recent blog post, I discussed how businesses must focus on people and company culture to successfully master digital transformation. This article will take a closer look at the technology, and why digital transformation requires businesses to make [...]
Spotlight on Strategy: The Friction of Managing People Management would be easy if everyone was hard working, collaborative and had a great attitude. Reality is, we each have strengths and weaknesses in different areas, and it’s the job of strong managers and supervisors to pull a team together to maximize its capabilities. When management [...]
New Thinking is Required for Digital Transformation - Part 1: Giving People the Right Skills Digital transformation is without a doubt one of the most used buzzed about phrases in the business world today, but it’s evident that it’s more than just a buzzword. Most companies, in any sector, agree that to grow, remain [...]
Communication: The Key To Engaged Action There is an old game called the telephone game. It has long been a staple in childhood classrooms and corporate retreats to teach the value of clear communication, working together, and what can go wrong when a message, that starts out clear and concise, gets passed along beyond [...]
Innovate Or Face Death By Digital Disruption Brands like Blockbuster and Kodak might feel like blasts from the past, but they really are valuable case studies in how a business can fizzle and die seemingly overnight. Digital Disruption is claiming the lives of several enterprises who once enjoyed top-of-their-field status, while competitors such as [...]
Smart Strategy Resolutions for Your Business A recent study by the U.S. Small Business Administration,Redefining Business Success, showed that 66 percent of new businesses survive the first two years, only 50 percent survive through four years, and just 40 percent make it to the six year mark. Considering there are over a half million [...]
