The Data Dilemma
The strategic impact on companies of the exponential technological rate of change is both extensive and fundamental. How can you plan properly in an environment…
The Sound of Second Place
Failure is a topic most of us would rather avoid. But ignoring the obvious, and sometimes subtle, warning signs of impending business concern is a surefire way to…
Winning Ways
Today, organizations of all kinds are re-evaluating their strategies as they face unprecedented levels of change in their industries and the world. While the strategic…
The Secret to Success
We think that the principal problem with some business books is the fact that they generally purport that by following a number of key steps the reader will deliver…
Knowing Your Place
When considering strategy a great number of businesses misread the environment and overestimate their skill and control of what is going on around them. Sometimes…
Bulli For you.....
El Bulli is or was a Michelin 3 star restaurant situated near the town of Roses in the Catalonian region of Spain. At one time described as “the most imaginative…
David and Goliath
We were at a recent strategy event where a panel of distinguished Chief Executives spoke about the role of the board in strategic planning. It was a fascinating…