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March 4, 2020 by Eric J. McNultyUnderstanding the world around you can be difficult if you’re constrained by traditional thinking. New approaches to knowledge can help.Related tags: business growth, decision making, disruption, leadership, strategic leadership, strategic planning, strategyStart the New Year with a simplification month
December 23, 2019 by Adam BryantLeaders can gain clarity by using January to simplify operations and focus on desired outcomes for the coming year.Related tags: leadership, organizational learning, organization culture, strategic planning, strategyNiche work if you can get it
November 11, 2019 by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’ConnellUnderstanding how specialist companies succeed can help all leaders learn ways to stick to their strategies.Strategy talk: How long should a long-term strategy be?
March 21, 2019 by Ken FavaroThe right time frame for a strategy depends on what its implementation will require.How to Refocus the Role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage
January 15, 2019Four ways to help your CSO create value. For more insight, see the 2018 Chief Strategy Officer Benchmarking Study from Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business.Memo to the CEO: Is your chief strategy officer set up for success?
January 15, 2019 by Paul Leinwand, Nils Naujok, and Joachim RoteringEmpowering the CSO and restoring strategy to the front line is imperative in a challenging environment. See also “How to Refocus the role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage.”Closing the Awareness Gap in Technology Projects
November 29, 2018 by Daryl Walcroft and Robert DeNardoEven the best digital fixes sometimes fail, but focusing on nontechnical factors can ensure your investment pays off.Related tags: big data, board, digital strategy, operations strategy, strategic planning, technology, transformationThe power of price points
October 17, 2018 by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’ConnellCustomer segmentation is not just a revenue tool, but also a way to achieve excellence in execution.Related tags: airline industry, brand, consumers, customer experience, customer segmentation, customer service, strategic planningPlanning for the Unexpected
October 9, 2018 by Paul Wolfowitz, Kristin Rivera, and Glenn WareTypical crisis planning focuses on specific potential shocks. But how do you prepare for an unforeseen “asymmetric” threat — one that comes out of nowhere, with no rule book to follow?If Cash Is King, Why Doesn’t It Rule?
June 27, 2018 by Liz SweigartWith tax rules changing and interest rates set to rise globally, companies need to organize their operations around a new value equation.Related tags: analytics, data analytics, decision making, financial strategy, multinationals, performance reviews, regulation, strategic planning, taxIs Your China Strategy Ready for Anything?
January 17, 2018 by John JullensMultinationals need to prepare for a range of contingencies to protect their Chinese interests and operations.Related tags: china, international relations, multinational corporations, operations, risk, strategic planning, tradeThe Magic of Predicting Demand from Data
January 15, 2018 by Philipp Berttram, Judith Schneider, and Marc MünchDemand sensing is a key element of a real-time, connected supply chain ecosystem and can kick-start digital transformation.Related tags: automation, consumer insights, consumers, data analytics, digital retail, strategic planning, supply chainWhy Your Company’s Disaster Recovery Plan Needs a Strategy
November 2, 2017 by Marissa MichelWithout strategic guidance, corporate crisis response efforts may not be sustainable.Looking for a Better IT Project Manager? Try the Hybrid Model
August 24, 2017 by Matt PalmquistAs business and technology strategies become more integrated, companies need an IT manager who can watch the bottom line and communicate, as well as do the hard coding.A Better Way to Engage Your Board on Strategy
January 31, 2017 by Ken FavaroShaping strategy should be an ongoing team effort of the CEO and directors, not just an annual exercise.What’s Your Digital ROI?
January 23, 2017 by Nadir Hirji and Gale GeddesCompanies need a clear and complete view of how their digital transformations are progressing.Related tags: digital strategy, digitization, disruption, innovation, strategic planning, strategy, technologyStrategy and the Board
December 22, 2016 by Ken FavaroYour strategic planning process and annual off-sites may be holding your directors back.The Race to Dominate Robotaxi Rides
November 2, 2016 by Mark Norman and Evan HirshWhen it comes to the autonomous ride-hailing battle, no single player has all the capabilities necessary to succeed.Related tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, self-driving cars, strategic planning, technologyThe art of customer delight
November 1, 2016 by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’ConnellThe service sector needs to break away from old manufacturing-oriented habits and build great consumer experiences into every facet of its business model.The Auto Industry’s Real Challenge
September 19, 2016 by Evan Hirsh, John Jullens, and Ganesh KalpundiWhile automakers pour millions into winning the autonomous vehicle race, they run the risk of ignoring the more imminent threats that could sink them before the technology becomes pervasive.Three Lessons from 9/11, 15 Years On
September 9, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyThe attacks have changed business thinking and practice around disaster preparedness.Related tags: cybersecurity, ethics, integrity, leadership, risk, safety, social responsibility, strategic planning, terrorism, valuesLessons from a Wildfire
May 23, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyThe Fort McMurray blazes test the limits of fundamental ideas in organizational crisis management.Turbocharging Your Organization for 2016
December 14, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyYour company must meet the dual challenges of focus and agility.
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