Strategy talk: Does shareholder value still have a place in strategy?
Some recent announcements have cast a shadow on the concept, but it’s still a great tool for optimizing a company’s strategy, performance, and potential.
Strategy talk: What’s the link between strategy and “doing good”?
How to find the best way for your business to have a positive social impact.September 3, 2019 by Ken FavaroStrategy talk: How strategy differs for nonprofits
Organizations that don’t have a profit imperative still need to answer three critical questions.June 18, 2019 by Ken FavaroStrategy Talk: What’s the Right Mix of Organic Growth and Acquisitions?
Three questions will help you find the best combination of buy, borrow, and build for your business.October 2, 2018 by Ken FavaroRelated tags: capabilities, company growth, deals, growth, mergers and deals, strategy, value propositionArt Is Good for Business
Supporting the arts can help companies address many modern concerns.May 24, 2018 by Shellie KarabellRelated tags: company growth, creativity, diversity, human resources, innovation strategy, skills, value propositionDisruptors and the Disrupted: A Tale of Eight Companies — in Pictures
The fear of disruption is often exaggerated. In reality, organizations that are threatened by new technologies and new players usually have more time than they realize to craft an effective response. For further insights, read “The Fear of Disruption Can Be More Damaging than Actual Disruption.”September 27, 2017The Fear of Disruption Can Be More Damaging than Actual Disruption
Resist the urge to react too hastily to major change — or to use it as an excuse not to take action. Focus instead on making the fundamental strategic choices necessary to strengthen your business. See also “Disruptors and the Disrupted: A Tale of Eight Companies — in Pictures.”September 27, 2017 by Paul Leinwand and Cesare MainardiStrategy Talk: What’s Wrong with Cross-Selling, Anyway?
Your strategy should turn customers into “cross-buyers” of your products and services.March 21, 2017 by Ken FavaroRelated tags: banking, consumer products, consumers, sales, strategy, strategy talk, value propositionBuilding trust while cutting costs
During a restructuring, rumors spread and fear takes hold. You can reduce the turmoil by finding ways to inform, empower, and inspire employees.January 10, 2017 by Vinay Couto, Deniz Caglar, and John PlanskyRelated tags: capabilities, communication, company growth, cost management, culture, fit for growth, human resources, leaders, restructuring, strategy, value propositionThe Strategy Lessons of a Long Hike
A punishing trek is a painful reminder to get your strategic fundamentals right.October 24, 2016 by Ken FavaroWhy Popular Strategies Always Fade
The most capable strategists see the real value, and big pitfalls, in new business concepts.May 25, 2016 by Ken FavaroHas Your Strategy’s Shelf Life Expired?
What to do when you outgrow your target market — or vice versa.March 14, 2016 by Ken Favaro
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