Michael Roberto

AUGUST 25, 2023

Thank you to Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway for having me on the Bloomberg Odd Lots podcast to talk about my latest HBS case study co-authored with David Ager. The podcast episode is titled, "Why Tractor Supply is One of the Most Interesting Retailers on the Planet"

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

There’s no denying there’s fierce competition in play to retain top talent, and HR and other business leaders are increasingly turning to evidence-based strategies to accommodate their workforce’s mental health needs in a bid to keep employees.

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BrainZooming

MAY 19, 2016

We were working recently with a company that, based on its competitive and business situation, could certainly lay some claim to having a unique business situation. Our immediate need was to identify potential innovation case studies to discover how other companies and industries are innovating in relevant ways.

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Michael Roberto

APRIL 27, 2020

Source: Wikipedia My newest strategy case study, Planet Fitness: No Judgements, No Lunks , is now avaiable in the Harvard Business Publishing catalog. The case study focuses on how the company has managed to position itself and create a competitive advantage in a very tough industry.

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CMOE

JANUARY 16, 2020

Building custom training content means gathering information, techniques, and case studies from within your organization. In fact, when used in a web-based learning environment, microlearning is 22% better than long-form learning , according to a 2015 study conducted by Germany’s Dresden University of Technology.

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mjvinnovation

JUNE 1, 2020

The following five business trends will help you stay competitive. ” Researchers at the University of Southern California’s School of Communication conducted a major study in several nations. Confira o post: Times of change: 5 business trends to stay competitive em MJV Technology & Innovation. Flexible Work.

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Daniel Burrus

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recent studies have found that the failure rate of mergers can be as high as a discouraging 75 percent. The post Organizational Culture: A Competitive Weapon appeared first on Daniel Burrus. The Risks of Culture Clash. Find out how to take some of the shock out of combining cultures.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

In fact, a recent study found that 92 percent of Millennials wanted to increase their financial management skills. That makes financial education a compelling benefit in a competitive job market where employees hold more power than ever. That education improves their holistic wellbeing. Employer benefits.

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BPI Thought Leadership Commentary

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Can collaboration and competition co-exist to create the best contract bidding relationships? In 2012, University of Tennessee researchers began studying how organizations use competitive bidding methods. The short answer is yes. Their findings?

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Idea to Value

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Working hard and studying diligently in school and university often leads to the student being rewarded for this behaviour with good grades. One research study also shows that doing good work leads to getting more work, making this loop ever more exhausting. Promote a culture of collaboration instead of competition.

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mjvinnovation

JUNE 29, 2020

Within what has been called Future Studies, the development of narrative scenario sets helps to identify possible paths for a vision of the future. In short, the concept of Future Studies has to do with the systematic study of possible, probable futures; including the worldviews and myths that underlie the future.

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Michael Roberto

OCTOBER 15, 2019

I've published my latest case study, Planet Fitness: No Judgements, No Lunks, through the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan. The case is available now by clicking here , and it will be available through Harvard Business Publishing very soon.

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

According to a study conducted by the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC), businesses that prioritize process improvement experience an average of 20% increase in operational efficiency within the first year of implementation. These statistics highlight the tangible and substantial benefits of business process improvement.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

The impact of such development is clear, with numerous studies highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership for successful and resonant leadership. By examining case studies and success stories, leadership development professionals can gain insights into the practical application of emotional intelligence principles.

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Destination Innovation

APRIL 8, 2022

The economists studied data on salespeople at 131 firms. If you do not promote your top performers you might lose them to competition. There were plenty of anecdotal examples but little hard evidence to validate the principle. ’ The companies were more likely to promote people who were good at sales into managerial positions.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Innovation Challenges and Competitions: Host innovation challenges or competitions that encourage stakeholders to develop solutions using technology. Digital Storytelling: Utilize technology to share success stories, case studies, and updates within the ecosystem. This fosters engagement and generates fresh ideas.

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New Markets Advisors

MAY 29, 2019

For years, Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath has been telling us that the traditional strategy of finding and exploiting a sustainable competitive advantage is becoming outdated. The world is evolving too quickly for competitive advantages to last for a meaningful amount of time. Or so the argument goes.

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Taivara

MARCH 3, 2017

However, Taivara’s consultants found that the space was highly competitive. Case Study: Testing for the Perfect Market. Case Study: Uncovering Hidden Market Opportunity. Case Study: Improving Customer Experience and the Bottom Line. Case Study: Digitizing an Industry. The Next Step: Fit-Testing.

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Idea to Value

MAY 20, 2022

Interestingly, factors such as intergroup competition, similarity, and differences in status indirectly affect in-group bias by influencing the importance and impact of the bias. This has been proven by case studies where diverse teams in a bank were more likely to have higher turnover (people leaving) than teams which were more homogeneous.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A study of a landmark case against Microsoft found it didn’t necessarily lead to more competition or innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2023

Emphasize the importance of staying competitive in a rapidly evolving business landscape and the potential risks of falling behind. Ecosystem design is becoming organizations’ “go-to” solution to accelerate their competitiveness. Showcase success stories and case studies : As you learn you can justify.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In fact, there’s an ADP Research Institute study that came out recently. It’s so hard for organizations and leaders to really fully understand just how much investing in the well being of their people is actually really good for the bottom line, including things like being competitive and a profitable organization.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By investing in startups, corporations can access new technologies, products, and services that can significantly enhance their competitive edge. Competitive Advantage Gaining a leading edge in the market by leveraging startup agility and creativity. Market Expansion Entering new markets or segments through partnerships.

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Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A 2022 VantagePoint study published by Forbes found that 6 in 10 job seekers say wellbeing benefits (financial, mental, social, physical, and career) are top priorities for them, with financial and mental wellbeing rated the highest.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 29, 2016

A new study explores the role foreign competition plays in the way our companies innovate Continue reading →

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Idea to Value

APRIL 12, 2022

Probably the most important study of first mover advantage came in 1993, when Golder & Tellis analysed 500 companies across 50 product segments. There are however some other studies which suggest that in markets with very short product life cycles , being in the market earlier can be very beneficial.

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Strategy Strategy Technical Review Innovation 257

Michael Roberto

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Source: Pixabay Daniel Gross has published an interesting NBER working paper titled, "Creativity under fire: The effects of competition on creative production. Using image comparison tools to measure originality, I show that intensifying competition both creates and destroys incentives for creativity. It's hard to do.

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Innovation Excellence

JUNE 8, 2023

Unlock The Secrets To Exceptional Customer Service GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Are you looking for a competitive advantage to keep your customers coming back? The 2023 Achieving Customer Amazement (ACA) study, sponsored by Five9, uncovers the current state of customer service and customer experience (CX). I have the answer.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Impact of Innovation on Organizational Growth Innovation is the driving force behind sustained organizational growth and competitive advantage. Such a team is equipped to navigate complex challenges, drive growth, and maintain a competitive edge.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

They highlight the significance of innovation in staying competitive and adapting to the ever-changing business landscape. This expertise is often derived from years of experience working with diverse teams, studying team behavior, and understanding the factors that can both positively and negatively impact team performance.

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Taivara

MARCH 21, 2017

Even though competition in the enterprise space was high, we determined that there were still unmet security needs. Case Study: Testing for the Perfect Market. Case Study: Uncovering Hidden Market Opportunity. Case Study: Improving Customer Experience and the Bottom Line. Case Study: Digitizing an Industry.

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