It’s time to stop calling every firm that uses technology a tech company
Defining a company begins by looking at what it produces and sells, not at what enables it to do so.
Four different ways of knowing
Understanding the world around you can be difficult if you’re constrained by traditional thinking. New approaches to knowledge can help.March 4, 2020 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: business growth, decision making, disruption, leadership, strategic leadership, strategic planning, strategyStart the New Year with a simplification month
Leaders can gain clarity by using January to simplify operations and focus on desired outcomes for the coming year.December 23, 2019 by Adam BryantRelated tags: leadership, organizational learning, organization culture, strategic planning, strategyNiche work if you can get it
Understanding how specialist companies succeed can help all leaders learn ways to stick to their strategies.November 11, 2019 by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’ConnellStrategy talk: How long should a long-term strategy be?
The right time frame for a strategy depends on what its implementation will require.March 21, 2019 by Ken FavaroHow to Refocus the Role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage
Four 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.January 15, 2019Memo to the CEO: Is your chief strategy officer set up for success?
Empowering 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.”January 15, 2019 by Paul Leinwand, Nils Naujok, and Joachim RoteringClosing the Awareness Gap in Technology Projects
Even the best digital fixes sometimes fail, but focusing on nontechnical factors can ensure your investment pays off.November 29, 2018 by Daryl Walcroft and Robert DeNardoRelated tags: big data, board, digital strategy, operations strategy, strategic planning, technology, transformationThe power of price points
Customer segmentation is not just a revenue tool, but also a way to achieve excellence in execution.October 17, 2018 by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’ConnellRelated tags: airline industry, brand, consumers, customer experience, customer segmentation, customer service, strategic planningPlanning for the Unexpected
Typical 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?October 9, 2018 by Paul Wolfowitz, Kristin Rivera, and Glenn WareIf Cash Is King, Why Doesn’t It Rule?
With tax rules changing and interest rates set to rise globally, companies need to organize their operations around a new value equation.June 27, 2018 by Liz SweigartRelated tags: analytics, data analytics, decision making, financial strategy, multinationals, performance reviews, regulation, strategic planning, taxIs Your China Strategy Ready for Anything?
Multinationals need to prepare for a range of contingencies to protect their Chinese interests and operations.January 17, 2018 by John JullensRelated tags: china, international relations, multinational corporations, operations, risk, strategic planning, tradeThe Magic of Predicting Demand from Data
Demand sensing is a key element of a real-time, connected supply chain ecosystem and can kick-start digital transformation.January 15, 2018 by Philipp Berttram, Judith Schneider, and Marc MünchRelated tags: automation, consumer insights, consumers, data analytics, digital retail, strategic planning, supply chainWhy Your Company’s Disaster Recovery Plan Needs a Strategy
Without strategic guidance, corporate crisis response efforts may not be sustainable.November 2, 2017 by Marissa MichelLooking for a Better IT Project Manager? Try the Hybrid Model
As 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.August 24, 2017 by Matt PalmquistA Better Way to Engage Your Board on Strategy
Shaping strategy should be an ongoing team effort of the CEO and directors, not just an annual exercise.January 31, 2017 by Ken FavaroWhat’s Your Digital ROI?
Companies need a clear and complete view of how their digital transformations are progressing.January 23, 2017 by Nadir Hirji and Gale GeddesRelated tags: digital strategy, digitization, disruption, innovation, strategic planning, strategy, technologyStrategy and the Board
Your strategic planning process and annual off-sites may be holding your directors back.December 22, 2016 by Ken FavaroThe Race to Dominate Robotaxi Rides
When it comes to the autonomous ride-hailing battle, no single player has all the capabilities necessary to succeed.November 2, 2016 by Mark Norman and Evan HirshRelated tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, self-driving cars, strategic planning, technologyThe art of customer delight
The service sector needs to break away from old manufacturing-oriented habits and build great consumer experiences into every facet of its business model.November 1, 2016 by Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’ConnellThe Auto Industry’s Real Challenge
While 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.September 19, 2016 by Evan Hirsh, John Jullens, and Ganesh KalpundiThree Lessons from 9/11, 15 Years On
The attacks have changed business thinking and practice around disaster preparedness.September 9, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: cybersecurity, ethics, integrity, leadership, risk, safety, social responsibility, strategic planning, terrorism, valuesLessons from a Wildfire
The Fort McMurray blazes test the limits of fundamental ideas in organizational crisis management.May 23, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyTurbocharging Your Organization for 2016
Your company must meet the dual challenges of focus and agility.December 14, 2015 by Eric J. McNulty
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