December 2, 2014
4 Things Small Businesses do Better Than Big Corporations
I’ve long been a fan of Volkswagens. One of my earliest memories is of sitting on my father’s knee, gripping the steering wheel of…
Posts categorised with 'Strategy'
December 1, 2014
Tips From a Dreamer
I met Bill McDermott on a fine autumn day in London. He had a packed schedule for his one day in town, and I…
November 28, 2014
Keeping Your Team Informed in Uncertain Times
Imagine that your company is about to be taken over by its largest competitor. You’ve read the press release on the Internet, but…
November 3, 2014
Using Data to Make Good Decisions
If you were given responsibility for optimizing your organization’s marketing approach, where would you start? You might begin by scrapping your existing strategy and…
October 20, 2014
Longevity and the Workplace
According to the World Health Organization, in 2010 there were an estimated 524 million people aged 65 and older. This number…
July 28, 2014
Set Your Idea up for Success
It’s a sobering thought that, according to Scott D. Anthony, less than one percent of ideas launched by big companies have any…
July 14, 2014
Gamify Your Organization
Gamification uses game thinking to encourage team members to meet their goals or accomplish specific tasks. Many organizations now use it to improve training,…
June 30, 2014
Get Lean to Innovate!
For every wildly successful new company or product, there are hundreds more that simply fade away. Why is the failure rate so high? According…
June 23, 2014
Make Your Organization Agile
Some years ago, I worked for a multinational that struggled to move fast. While our competitors responded quickly to changing markets and embraced new…
June 2, 2014
Bringing Your Brand to Life
Brands like Zappos®, Amazon® and Apple® are household names. As such, they enjoy the kind of exposure, respect, and recognition that other brands only dream…
May 26, 2014
Change Your Perspective and Think Strategically
Clearly, leaders need to be able to think strategically in order to lead effectively. But what does “strategic thinking” actually mean? In our Expert Interview…
May 19, 2014
Boost Productivity Through Simplicity
Life can be complex, but I am prone to complicating things. I tell myself to keep it simple, but I come up with all…