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Pop Quiz: Do you know these 47 business development acronyms?
Remember when you sat in that meeting to discuss the latest product launch and you heard a twenty something roll through a virtual alphabet soup of social media acronyms, only five of which you knew. Right then and there you made a commitment to yourself; "Never again, this is to
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“Strategy is about ensuring sustained differentiation in a changing environment for better net income margins. Differentiation without better net income margins is meaningless.” - Narayana Murthy This week we will take a look at: Revving up your business’ growth - how to do so smartly,
Business [Re]Ignition: The 7 Rock Solid Elements of Executing Business Model Innovation – Part 7
If you sell, and we all do, you're in the business of changing behavior. Pop Quiz: How do you influence yours? Everything that we have covered up until this point will be for naught if you don't have (cultivate) the right mindset. One that constantly challenges how we approach tasks by
Business [Re]Ignition: The 7 Rock Solid Elements of Executing Business Model Innovation – Part 5
"In God we trust; all others must bring data."– W. Edwards Deming Who am I to argue? Deming is regarded as having had more impact upon Japanese manufacturing and business than any other individual. The problem is, this quote was more than likely birthed over half a century ago, well before
Business [Re]Ignition: The 7 Rock Solid Elements of Executing Business Model Innovation – Part 4
The brutal truth about business is this: It’s hard. Have you ever asked yourself: If you said, “yes” about any of those questions or would like to deepen your customer relationships, this post is for you. Many businesses, particularly those that are adrift in complex, uncertain
Business [Re]Ignition: The 7 Rock Solid Elements of Executing Business Model Innovation – Part 3
It’s not your father’s (or mother’s) business world anymore. Three momentous forces — technological, social, and economic — have conspired to rock the business world and caused things to become more complex and uncertain. And, as a result the old ‘go to’ methods fall flat. Point blank, it is a
Business [Re]Ignition: The 7 Rock Solid Elements of Executing Business Model Innovation – Part 1
In any high stakes venture it is vital, whether for yourself or a client, to have a sustainable edge. Warren Buffet calls it a Durable Competitive Advantage and Michael Porter refers to it as a Competitive Advantage. Regardless of the phrasing, the concept is the same. Never move into, or stay
Business [Re]Ignition: The 7 Rock Solid Elements of Executing Business Model Innovation
If you've been living under a rock for the last five years... First off, welcome back we need you. Second, let me get you up to speed. The hottest two business concepts over the last 24 months have been pivot and business model innovation. Business Model Innovation(BMI): the proces by which