May The 4th Be With Your Strategy Star Wars is a marketer’s paradise, appealing to multiple generations and capturing the attention of consumers to the tune of billions of dollars. It has done such an impressive job of winning the hearts and minds of so many, that it has been awarded its own day [...]
StrategyBlocks Scores Silver in Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards We’re thrilled to announce we’re a winner in the Stevie APAC Awards, the world’s premier business award. StrategyBlocks is a Silver winner in the Product Design and Development category for B2B products, and we are honored to be recognized for our commitment to making strategic planning easy [...]
The Need for Strategic Change in Mobile Financial Services In a recent Global Banking & Finance article, we discussed the mobile revolution in financial services and the need to be strategic and plan for the future. Banking is becoming increasingly digital, with mobile at the heart of the experience. According to Forrester, “mobile banking [...]
Spotlight on Strategy: Successfully Transitioning the C-Suite The Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus said, “change is the only constant in life.” For businesses all over the world, change is truly the only predictable factor in terms of strategy and management. Transitioning C-suite leadership is one of the most impactful changes that happens within the [...]
The Power of Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence is a term that is constantly popping up in business conversation, especially when talking about the skills needed to succeed and become a good leader. By now, most people probably agree that IQ, technical and theoretical skills won’t cut it in today’s competitive business landscape. In fact, [...]
The Great Balancing Act: How to Strategize Your Way to Better Customer Relationships You’ve heard it before; the digital age has given rise to a customer-driven economy. To remain relevant and especially to grow in this environment it is critical that companies strategize to align with customer demands and expectations. A customer-centric sales strategy [...]
The Power of People in Strategic Transformations Organizational transformation can be a challenge, but in order to evolve and adapt with the moving business landscape we must be prepared to face these challenges head on. C-Suite leaders are responsible for these types of transformation: they are responsible to improve efficiency, embrace innovation, and make [...]
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 [...]
