First Friday Book Synopsis

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Harvard Business Review on Aligning Technology with Strategy Various Contributors Harvard Business Review Press (2011) How and why technology should support your organization’s strategy…not the other way around This is one of the volumes in a series of anthologies of articles that first appeared in Harvard Business Review.

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Review Technology Strategy Books 80

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 5, 2011

They fit perfectly into my business model. I run a 21st century business: I have a home office where I coach. I meet clients in-person to go over their strategy for 2011 instead of dragging them down to my office. Starbucks is a business entity that I love. Then at some point, it all levels/evens out.

USP 297

USP Licensing Media Industry 297

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? At the risk of drawing the ire of corporate elitists, I submit to you that the dumber your business is, the better off you are. Take Google, for example.

Business Model 304

Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 304

Sales Wolf Blog

JULY 21, 2010

The result is inefficiencies such as hiring the wrong talent are better tolerated by the business models of smaller companies. The result is inefficiencies such as hiring the wrong talent are better tolerated by the business models of smaller companies.

Company 140

Company Human Resources Emotional Intelligence Welch 140

leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

And what is the pay-off for a business leader to be perceived as trustworthy? Many businesses are undergoing enormous transformations, restructuring their business models and reorganizing their employees. Leaders need their employees to stay on board during the changes and continue to contribute to its strategy.

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Restructuring Learning-by-Doing CEO Business Model 151

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Section III: Strategy. Great leaders are strategic thinkers who have the ability to translate their vision into an actionable strategy to insure its success. Want to find out? If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. Section IV: Tactics.

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Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 320

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2018

These relationships can create efficient new sales channels and powerful feedback mechanisms or unlock entirely new business models. But they also risk alienating the longstanding partners that companies count on for their core business. The auto industry is a case in point.

Strategy 10

Strategy B2B Insurance Business Model 10

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

The next time you hear someone question an investment into design solely for the purpose of reducing expenditures, I would suggest that you think long and hard before doing so as few things in business produce the return on investment that a reputation for quality design can yield.

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Brand Blog Reputation Parcell 267

Harvard Business Review

JULY 13, 2011

Just a couple of weeks ago, I suggested in an article published in the European Financial Review that Groupon's business model suffers from some alarming weaknesses. The offers are co-created with the merchants and to some extent the members due to the tipping point nature of the business, so let's say a 6. But not so fast.

Business Model 15

Business Model Discount IPO Customer Loyalty 15

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

As a Corporate Strategist TM , Hank speaks and advises companies about growth strategies, visioning, planning, executive-leadership development, futurism and the Big Picture issues which profoundly affect the business climate. These qualities make it invaluable for the corporate and small business markets. Presidents.

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Drucker Senge Strategic Planning Newsletter 62

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Perhaps most importantly for leaders, good conflict resolution ability equals good employee retention.

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Blog Fashion Brand Self-aware 419

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 21, 2011

The ownership has introduced other business model innovations. However, Forbes estimates that the value of the Red Sox has climbed from about $500 million in 2002 to $900 million in 2011 — an impressive 7% annual growth. Systematically evaluate business model options. Or host a hockey game in Fenway.

Business Model 11

Business Model Innovation Maturity Franchising 11

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 7, 2010

Relate your workplace vision and strategies back to “we”: How can you speak in such a way that demonstrates how the vision and mission is achieved by all? An enterprise business model was developed that takes in all the processes across all the business areas.

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Greenleaf Maslow Goal Goleman 200

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Vijay Govindarajan's and Chris Trimble's article, " The CEO's Role in Business Model Reinvention ," appeared in our January-February 2011 issue. The article sparked a lot of discussion with HBR readers - from CEOs to church pastors - who found the approach a refreshing and practical way to think about strategy.

Business Model 13

Business Model Govindarajan Licensing CEO 13

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2011

And for-profit companies have something to learn from our philosophy — by putting social good at the center of their business models. It's also critical to make the greater good an essential part of your business model. First, in any social enterprise it's important to remember not to start with an "ask."

Business Model 10

Business Model Brainstorming Innovation Globalization 10

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

link] Scot Herrick Best practices excuse management of really understanding their business and strategy. Cost cutting and process improvements always have their place, but on their own accord don't constitute a sustainable business model. link] Todd Hockenberry Best practices is a follower strategy.

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Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 300

First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 12, 2012

Capturing New Markets: How Smart Companies Create Opportunities Others Don’t Stephen Wunker McGraw-Hill (2011) How to locate, penetrate, and dominate in new markets or in new customer segments Opinions are divided (sometimes sharply divided) about where and how to generate new revenue sources when competing in a global economy such as the current one, (..)

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Marketing Review Books Globalization 75

First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 12, 2012

Capturing New Markets: How Smart Companies Create Opportunities Others Don’t Stephen Wunker McGraw-Hill (2011) How to locate, penetrate, and dominate in new markets or in new customer segments Opinions are divided (sometimes sharply divided) about where and how to generate new revenue sources when competing in a global economy such as the current one, (..)

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Marketing Review Books Globalization 70

First Friday Book Synopsis

JULY 15, 2011

HBR on Thriving in Emerging Markets Various Contributors Harvard Business Review Press (2011) “The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese.” Steven Wright This is one of the volumes in a series of anthologies of articles that first appeared in HBR. In this instance, its ten articles focus on [.].

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Review Marketing Books Article 75

Strategy Driven

MAY 11, 2016

According to the US Department of Education, the number of computer science degrees peaked at 37 percent between 1984 and 1985 compared to only 18 percent in the period between 2008 and 2011. As a consequence, women hold only 22 percent of all U.S. computer software engineer and computer programmer positions.

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Mentor GDP Education Engineering 50

You're Not the Boss of Me

JANUARY 2, 2011

Finally, before moving on to 2011, I went back to a post I wrote in June, 2009. My focus for this blog in 2011 will be to continue to support those who see great leadership as being key to creating successful, functional and happy workplaces. Lise Reply Gwyn Teatro January 4, 2011 at 1:04 am Lise, Thank you. Happy New Year!

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Review Gilbert Diversity Blog 46

CO2

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Each business model calls for different cultures and different reasons for these behaviors. Additionally, what became apparent was that he saw the outcome of the strategies that had been working successfully but did not understand that those strategies came based on the decisions that were decided in past years planning.

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Strategic Planning Motivation Planning Executive Coaching 76

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 16, 2011

In the first quarter of 2011, Groupon posted a net loss of $113.9 The best way to manage a fledgling business is for managers to be impatient for profit but patient for growth. Groupon's fundamental problem is that it has not yet discovered a viable business model. Yet, the company reported ASCOI of positive $80.1

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Christensen Fixed Costs Metrics Venture Funding 19

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 20, 2012

In the world of professional athletics, no one questions the value of coaching top performers, yet in business, the stigma seems to linger that those who need coaching must be ‘at risk.’ ’ I have built my entire business model on the opposite approach, however. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

Execution 62

Execution How To Finance Competitive Advantage 62

Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2015

Between 2004 and 2011, only 1.4% Innovative business models may be required. Despite growing personal wealth and a taste among the rich for expensive cars, jewelery and art, the penetration of property insurance in China remains very low. of property losses due to natural catastrophe were insured, according to Lloyds.

Strategy 8

Strategy Insurance Transportation GDP 8

Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

For example, when my book publisher was hit by Hurricane Wilma, (thus my upcoming book was literally blown away), I turned to graphic design where I had received all my training and contacts—but with a much different business model. Media builds like blocks: one exposure stacks atop another.

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Press Release Discount Sharpe Advertising 100

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2017

In a study of S&P 500 and Global 500 firms, our team found that those leading the most successful transformations, creating new offerings and business models to push into new growth markets, share common characteristics and strategies. Matthew Eyring , Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer of Vivint Inc.

Franchising 15

Franchising CEO Business Model Strategy 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 24, 2015

One of the most enticing global entrepreneurial opportunities these days is taking a digital business model that works in the U.S. Several students in my Leading Global Ventures class at Harvard Business School have done just that over the past few years, and many more would like to follow suit. New tools and strategies.

Business Model 8

Business Model Hotels Supply Chain Globalization 8

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 24, 2012

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Environment 50

Environment Document Newsletter Article 50

Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2018

Notably tech firms acquired an average 250 tech companies annually between 2002 and 2011 and 350 in the years since. Sponsored by Accenture Strategy. That’s because the real driver of digital business value is the strength of the business model that is put around the technology, rather than the technology itself.

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Company Business Model Price Technology 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 23, 2011

In the second quarter of 2011, China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowed to 9.5%. When trying to build new growth businesses, Christensen observes that organizations need to employ an emergent strategy-making process. Experimentation is required to build new businesses and industries. That was down from 9.7%

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GDP Christensen Disruptive Innovation Business Model 13

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 7, 2015

The API is the core engine driving this strategy. There are two main business benefits to offering an API: APIs can attract blockbuster complements. Twitter acquired TweetDeck in 2011. Making Money with Digital Business Models. All CEOs may soon need to find ways to align APIs with their growth strategies.

Levitt 8

Levitt Real Estate Business Model Early Adopters 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2012

A more plausible explanation for Cipla's success, we believe, is that it matches its business model to the markets it want to grow in, rather than attempting to force a developed market business model on markets where it does not fit. irketi in 2011 provided expansion in Turkey. laç Ticaret Anonim ?irketi

Company 11

Company Pharmaceuticals Business Model Fixed Costs 11

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 3, 2013

Our research (discussed in detail in a 2011 Harvard Business Review article one of us coauthored) distinguished between two basic types of acquisitions. In the first kind, a company acquires another to strengthen its current business model. We call such deals "leverage my business model" (LBM) acquisitions.

Advertising 8

Advertising Business Model Audience Retail 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 15, 2013

Some years ago, I had the rather thankless task of directing a program on strategy for law firms. It was thankless in part because about half the participants didn't think law firms needed a strategy. Yet, just as the Wall Street Journal reported on January 6, 2013, partners who aren't bringing in business are themselves being let go.

Creativity 8

Creativity Consensus Business Model Committee 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The two biggest product stories of 2011 were arguably Lipitor and the iPhone 4S. Although the two stories could not appear to differ more, both offer business leaders strategic lessons that are intriguingly similar. Apple use life-cycle management to explore a new way to drive the business and business model forward.

Disintermediation 15

Disintermediation Industry Pharmaceuticals Price 15

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Its stock price peaked weeks after the company went public in 2011 and is down about 80% since. Focus on growth and growth alone is always a temporary strategy. That is, how much of an "annuity" does your business model have? We like business models that can generate gross margins of over 70%.

Quality 9

Quality Metrics Diversity Retail 9