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“Competitive Intelligence” Shouldn’t Just Be About Your Competitors

Harvard Business Review

For the next year, Jessica Eliasi, then the director of Competitive Intelligence at Mars Chocolate, travelled the world running “competitive simulation” games with local market teams from Russia to Mexico to Turkey to England. Simply and clearly put, CI is a perspective on changing market conditions.

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Companies Collect Competitive Intelligence, but Don’t Use It

Harvard Business Review

The second requirement is to anticipate response to your competitive moves so that they are not derailed by unexpected reactions. The paradox is that companies spend millions acquiring competitive or marketintelligence” from armies of vendors and deploy the latest technology disseminating the information internally.

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Keeping Tabs on the Competition as a Start-Up

Harvard Business Review

Big companies have it easy when it comes to gathering and utilizing competitive intelligence. They have a defined brand and a fairly clear picture of market penetration, differentiators, and existing products and services. It can also help you outflank savvy competitors and acquire more market share. Use social media.

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A guide to great development moves

Great Leadership By Dan

Changing jobs is an often used and effective way to develop new leadership capabilities. Introduction Execution of Great Moves is one of the key strategies to support our Leadership Excellence Strategy. Lessons and Advice Development and results Development assignments are not a free ride.

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What to Say and Do When Your Employee Has Another Job Offer

Harvard Business Review

. “It’s important to thank the employee, and celebrate when you and your company have helped someone develop and grow, even if the time to work together has come to an end.” One side benefit of your employees getting other job offers is the “competitive intelligence” you get as a result, says Grote.

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The Future Is Scary. Creative Thinking Can Help.

Harvard Business Review

Second, think creatively by developing new mental models; audit — and then question — your organization’s fundamental beliefs and assumptions. What is your organization’s competitive space, and are there ways it might be redefined? If you or your organization didn’t exist, what difference would it make to the world?

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American Competitiveness Demands Immigration Reform

Harvard Business Review

A strong and growing body of research shows that diversity on teams — especially at the leadership and decision-making levels — drives greater marketplace innovation and profitability. economy that American companies compete successfully in foreign markets. A more sensible immigration policy is critical for making that happen.