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Learn how to use Kay's Distinctive Capabilities Framework to improve your organization.
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What makes an organization successful?
You can get a real mixture of answers to this question, such as high profitability, a strong market share, the right scale, great intellectual property, innovative capabilities, quality, customer focus, and a dedicated team.
However, according to economics professor, John Kay, there are three key sources of distinctive capability that ultimately predict an organization's success.
In this article, we'll look at Kay's Distinctive Capabilities Framework, a model that helps you identify and strengthen these three sources of competitive advantage.
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