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Options-based Strategy: An Approach for Uncertain Times

The Inovo Group

This is the second in a series of articles about the convergence of strategy and innovation. For more information about the series, and a list of published and upcoming articles, please visit A New Era of Strategy and Innovation. Most strategies are built on specific beliefs about the future. Highlights.

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Cracking the complexity code

Paul Hobcraft

There was a good article within the McKinsey Quarterly published way back in 2007 entitled “Cracking the complexity code,” written by three authors Suzanne Heywood, Jessica Spungin, and David Turnbull. This is the area of strategic impact as these can limit competitive advantaged from the level of innovation intensity chosen as an example.

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The Importance of Prioritizing Employee Well-Being and Psychological Safety

Business and Tech

Well-being isn’t just a perk, it’s a competitive advantage. My turning point came in 2007, when I collapsed from exhaustion and broke my cheekbone. Turning culture into a competitive advantage is a pretty complicated topic. What are some key strategies companies can employ to prevent employee burnout and retain top talent?

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Top 3 Alternative Assets for your Business Innovation Strategy

Qmarkets

In this blog, we will share the additional ‘innovation assets’ that many companies are yet to include in their business innovation strategy. This can result in the formation of ideas for new products and strategies, which ultimately can create competitive advantage and deliver incredible ROI.

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Business Model Innovation Basics Series - Part 2: Why Business Model Innovation Matters

The BMI Lab Blog

Learnings from sports competitions Competition in business is similar to sports competitions – there are winners and losers. The holistic approach of how a company is implementing a strategy and works its way towards its vision is described by the logic of all dimensions of its business model – the WHO, WHAT, HOW and VALUE.

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Eleven Reasons for the UK’s Poor Productivity

Destination Innovation

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) UK productivity has fallen to levels it held in 2007. This is the key reason why wages, growth and competitive performance are all held back. Why is this and what can be done about it? Poorly trained or incompetent managers are the major cause of employee dissatisfaction at work.

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How to create a scalable strategy in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis

mjvinnovation

Companies had to take extreme measures to adapt their processes and recalibrate their strategies. Even before the pandemic, entrepreneurs already had a difficult time remaining relevant in an increasingly competitive market. Scalable: a profession, activity, or strategy that does not require full dedication to achieve the result.