Strategy Driven

MARCH 18, 2011

Further, they need to limit their focus to, at most, six capabilities, and make those capabilities work together as a mutually reinforcing system that perpetuates competitive advantage. That belief stems from having chosen a differentiated way to play that is supported by a strong system of mutually reinforcing capabilities.

Resources 51

Resources Industry System Strategy 51

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2012

When these things work together, they create what we call a capabilities system: examples include Frito-Lay's direct-to-store delivery, Disney's genius for developing and commercializing family-friendly characters, and 3M's incremental innovation machine. One question that seems reasonable in light of the low ($1.75 GE-NBC/Universal.

Due Diligence 15

Due Diligence EBITDA Health Care Gordon 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Once they understood the rules and their underlying rationale, ALL's employees generated a series of innovative proposals based on what they had to work with. That system was efficient, but the new management team decided that, at this moment in its history, the company needed adaptability more than efficiency. Fostering coordination.

Strategy 8

Strategy Proposal Guidelines Net Present Value 8

Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

They foster an environment that encourages the sharing of ideas through brainstorming while realizing that innovation need not be preceded by the existence of committees. Informal power results from their core belief system. True leaders place a great deal of emphasis on culture and shared values. rm on a consistent basis.

Leadership 418

Leadership Ethics Course Learning-by-Doing 418

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 21, 2016

Systems don’t scale. Founded in 1966, Norwegian quickly became an innovator in its field as the first company to offer round-trip cruises that nearly anybody could afford. An innovator? He’s no longer thinking about serving and delighting his audience (customers). There are plenty of signs that overload has arrived.

Company 10

Company IPO Price Loyalty 10

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

The innovation came about because Laird aspired to surf a deepwater reef break on the north shore of Maui called Peahi, or Jaws, where waves can reach 120 feet high. But coffee has seen other innovations, too. Category creation requires innovation teams to re-think their role beyond just creating new products and services.

B2C 12

B2C Strategy B2B Waterman 12

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The value of the annuity derived from the "margin" produced from consumption of utilities (produced on-site and off-grid using all green, carbon-neutral systems) and the daily needs for goods and services is so powerful that, properly modulated, it can be used as a subsidy to deliver very-low cost or "free" homes.

Suri 14

Suri Construction Class EBITDA 14