Strategy Driven

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are businesses out there that are flourishing and profiting right now. If you are going to take this path, you are going to have to work to stand out from the crowd and consider an alternative business model though. All too many people simply look where the money is when starting a business. But it is possible!

Business Model 77

Business Model Outsourcing Commitment Operations 77

CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

B usiness Model Generation caught my eye in a book store in December – It is rare I find myself in book stores anymore given how many books are sent to me as a blogger and my preference in reading on Kindle or IPad. I could see there was something new about this book and how the authors thought about business models.

Business Model 141

Business Model Executive Coaching Execution Blog 141

Lead Change Blog

MAY 15, 2020

Are you fundamentally reviewing your business and business model? Circle the two that truly drive results for your business. Eliminate ruthlessly; automate or outsource what you can. So, thinking at a higher level, are you prepared or preparing for a new future? Do more of those activities! Look at the others.

Uncertainty 204

Uncertainty Outsourcing Commitment Review 204

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Back in 2002 , when Sam Palmisano took over, IBM had four main businesses each organized on a global basis: hardware, software, services,such as back-office outsourcing, and personal computers. And " strategic beliefs may be more important than strategic planning when thinking about how you keep the long view," she said.

Operations 16

Operations Innovation Industry CEO 16

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The new game is to think about the business model and strategy for not just the company but the entire ecosystem. Drastically change the operating mechanisms to allow adjustments in real time; for example, eliminate annual strategic planning and annual performance appraisals in favor of ongoing assessments and feedback.

Short-term 8

Short-term How To Venture Capitalist CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 12, 2015

Aggressive outsourcing and partnering to improve efficiencies (perhaps a reference to “ The Origins of Strategy, published in 1989 by the granddaddy of strategy consulting, BCG founder Bruce Henderson). Benchmarking and adopting best practices (a veiled reference to everyone’s favorite punching bag, In Search of Excellence ).

Strategy 8

Strategy Porter Blue Ocean Strategy Luehrman 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 31, 2015

The fast-turning nature of the company’s inventory and the constant specter of insolvency undermined long-term investments and strategic planning. Looking back, I realize that in some ways, we were blessed with how broken the business model was and how dire the circumstances were.

Fashion 8

Fashion Operations Brand Retail 8