Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To remain competitive, restaurants need to change the way they approach business decisions; they need to shift focus from food cost to revenue management and exploit opportunities for scaling up. Based on their research, the authors offer six strategies to guide strategic and operational decisions.

Competition 115

Competition Data Resources Management 115

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Introduction to Strategic Thinking in Business The Importance of Strategy in a Disruptive World In today’s business environment, disruption is the new norm. A well-crafted strategy can serve as a compass, guiding your organization through the complexities of a disruptive world and towards sustained success.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

To survive and thrive, it’s critical that you recognize the signs of disruption and understand the necessity of adapting to these changes. For insights on staying ahead of the curve, consider exploring creating business strategy in a world of AI-driven rapid change.

Disruption 100

Disruption Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team 100

Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Shaping Innovation for a Meaningful Change Following on from my initial post, “ Our Need is to Shape Innovation Dynamically, ” this post outlines the eight value-adding points that I can help build out and deliver alongside you in different delivery modules to fit your circumstances and budgets.

Change 173

Change Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 173

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

A culture that embraces change and is open to new ideas will naturally drive innovation, leading to greater business growth and the development of competitive advantages. A culture that is flexible and adaptive to change will enable your organization to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities more effectively.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Culture Change 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Organizations that encourage collaborative efforts are more adaptable to change, more resilient in the face of challenges, and better positioned to capitalize on opportunities. Adopting these strategies can significantly improve the way teams interact and work together. Below are pivotal strategies for nurturing team collaboration.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Guidelines 113

PlanBox Innovation

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Let’s dive into the pivotal advantages of integrating avatars into your innovation strategy, supplemented by three fun examples illustrating how avatars can be leveraged: Flattening The Hierarchical Landscape Avatars push ranks to the sidelines, spotlighting ideas instead. I help organizations build a sustainable culture of innovation.

Strategy 93

Strategy Strategy Change Guidelines 93

Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 14, 2021

I've been asked several times lately to write about, or perhaps more specifically, to opine about, innovation strategy. If you are a somewhat regular reader of this blog or my work generally, you may know that I think talking about innovation strategy conflates two very important ideas that are related but not the same thing.

Strategy 284

Strategy Strategy Policies Innovation 284

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

As you lead culture change for greater innovation & business growth , you will notice a surge in novel ideas and solutions that can propel your company forward. For leaders, recognizing the need for change is the first critical step in this journey. To prevent this, you must be vigilant in spotting the telltale signs.

Culture 100

Culture Change Management Agile 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I encourage you to get it and embrace these strategies, whether you’re running a startup or in a big company. Competition aside, both face opposing physical forces that must be overcome to win. Inertia is the resistance to any change in the current state of motion. The effects of these forces are anything but metaphorical.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team LEAN 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, crafting and leading an effective executive team offsite has emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering alignment, stimulating innovation, and bolstering organizational resilience. Selecting the Right Venue The venue for your offsite plays a significant role in contributing to its success.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Groups 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Poor Communication : Noticeable changes in how team members communicate, including less collaboration or sharing of ideas, could point to low morale. Strategies for Improving Morale Improving workplace morale is crucial in transforming toxic workplace cultures into high-performing teams and organizations.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Collaboration 100

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.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Agile 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Planning and Preparation For leading executive team offsites for business strategy, meticulous planning and preparation are essential. Facilitating Productive Discussions When leading executive team offsites for business strategy, the heart of success often lies in the quality of discussions.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2024

Companies that integrate the cost of capital into their strategy and planning reap real benefits. With the cost of capital back to normal levels, it’s simply irresponsible not to make it a management discipline that changes the way you do business. When something is cheap, people waste it.

Strategy 114

Strategy Strategy Management Industry 114

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Greater Flexibility and Adaptability : Collaborative teams are better equipped to respond to changes and pivot strategies when necessary. Competitive Advantage : Organizations with a strong collaborative culture can outpace competitors by quickly leveraging collective expertise to capitalize on new opportunities.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Software Review 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this process has opened up new avenues for innovation and efficiency, leading to the development of AI-driven design thinking strategies. As a result, AI-driven design thinking strategies are emerging as a critical factor in developing innovative solutions that resonate deeply with users.

Design Thinking 113

Design Thinking Artificial Inteligence Design Strategy 113

Kainexus

MAY 2, 2023

Business transformation strategy is the comprehensive process of changing an organization's core operations, processes, culture, and capabilities to achieve specific goals or outcomes. The strategy aims to restructure an organization's fundamental approach to its business, often in response to new opportunities or challenges.

Strategy 81

Strategy Strategy Leadership Analysis 81

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 3, 2024

The problem for many is that it does “confront” them in considering the multiple layers of what this might mean regarding changes in mindset, organization thinking, and design, rethinking trust by opening up to others outside your existing network and adapting to a new way of design and thinking. Ecosystems support agility.

Change 100

Change Agile Collaboration Design 100

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s insufficient to just share the goals and objectives of your strategy and hope implementation will succeed.

Strategy 111

Strategy Strategy How To Competition 111

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2023

If you’re a senior professional who has decided to change careers, how will you compete in a new field with younger competition? Will prospective employers immediately dismiss you as a candidate because you’re overqualified?

Strategy 98

Strategy Strategy Competition Change 98

Paul Hobcraft

JULY 19, 2022

Applying the three horizon framework to innovation and change. To explain the impacts of innovation and the change it creates, we’ll use an accepted framework ( the Three Horizons ) to consider the impact innovation has on change capabilities and business models. There’s little change required for external constituents.

Change 173

Change Technical Review Disruption Innovation 173

Innov8rs

JANUARY 16, 2023

With a potential recession in sight and inflation, layoffs, and other geopolitical issues challenging the ability to protect traditional forms of competitive advantage, innovation is our only option. How To Define A Strategy For Innovation In 2023. “A So, how to define a successful strategy for innovation at the dawn of the new year?

Strategy 105

Strategy Strategy Innovation Management Leadership 105

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2024

Strategic concepts come in and out of fashion as the needs and dynamics of the marketplace change.

Company 142

Company Analysis Competition Strategy 142

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The shift to advanced therapeutic modalities (ATMs) promises to change the nature of competition in the pharmaceuticals industry.

Strategy 105

Strategy Strategy Competition Industry 105

Cascade Strategy

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Every company and every department has to deal with fierce competition. The era of continuous disruption is upon us, and enterprises must be better prepared to make strategic changes based on well-informed insights to remain competitive.

Competition 52

Competition Analysis How To Disruption 52

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

Many leaders would argue that there should be only one strategy for a company, and that strategy provides all the guidance and direction necessary for departments to create implementation plans. However, most high-level strategies have hundreds of ways they can be translated into action.

Strategy 112

Strategy Strategy Company Competition 112

Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Why does this happen, and how can you as a leader resist the urge to benchmark against the competition? I have five tips that can put a stop to counterproductive professional benchmarking, but first, understand this: The competition isn’t really competition, as we are all on the same team in one way or another.

Competition 78

Competition Trends Disruption Tips 78

Flying Fish Lab

AUGUST 1, 2023

It is a proactive and essential strategy in today’s ever-changing consumer and customer landscape. Competitive Advantage: Introduce standout propositions, products, services, or business models, differentiating them from competitors, attracting more customers, and driving growth. By adopting this approach.

Disruption 98

Disruption Change Agile Competition 98

Digital Tonto

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Much as any competitive strategy that doesn’t anticipate the response from competitors is doomed to failure, any transformation strategy that doesn’t take into account those who oppose change is. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

Change 129

Change Management Competition Strategy 129

IdeaScale

MARCH 10, 2020

Are your employees engaged with your company’s innovation strategy? You can also devise other surveys or questionnaires for employees to answer that will reveal how they feel about your organization’s innovation strategy and whether they feel their contributions are important. Do some employees feel innovation strategies don’t matter?

Strategy 195

Strategy Strategy Survey Engagement 195

Tim Kastelle

APRIL 12, 2018

This dangerous obstacle to innovation is described by Nilofer Merchant in The New How as “the empty void in an organization between the high-level strategy conjured up in the stratosphere and the realization of that vision down on the ground.”. But because the industry’s margins are so low, this strategy carries real risk.

Strategy 249

Strategy Strategy Innovation Course 249

Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

By incorporating Open Innovation Strategies as the next building block, businesses can create a dynamic and expansive innovation ecosystem beyond internal and partnership and certain collaborative boundaries. So why do open innovation strategies have real potential to take innovation into business ecosystems ?

Open Innovation 147

Open Innovation Collaboration Innovation Design 147