To Develop a Winning Strategy, Know Who You Are Fighting
Remember, strategic planning isn’t just about you. A winning plan also takes time to analyze what your rival might likely do. Yuval Atsmon shows you how to outfox your rivals.
6 minute read - I love the quote: One of the greatest strategists in history, Sun Tzu, is quoted as having said “If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.” He is also credited with saying “If you know your enemies and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” ^ADJ
Customers vs. Employees: What People Aren’t Saying about Amazon’s Acquisition of Whole Foods - InMoment
Which list would your company rather make: Best Places to Work or Best Customer Experience?
The good news is, companies don’t have to choose—they can make both lists. They can satisfy their employees and customers, and come out on top in both realms. In fact, the relationship between employee and customer experiences can and should be reciprocal.
4 minute read - some interesting lessons ^ADJ
Breaker's Yard Beckons for Airbus A380 If New Homes Aren't Found
Airbus SE’s A380 superjumbo faces the ignominy of being broken up for spare parts if second-hand operators for the oldest jets can’t be found in coming months.
4 minute read - the economics of breaking up a 10 year old aircraft is interesting - the whole business case for Airbus on A380 must be in tatters, too much risk, no reward ^ADJ
Motivating Employees Is Not About Carrots or Stick...
Motivating employees seems like it should be easy. And it is — in theory. But while the concept of motivation may be straightforward, motivating employees in real-life situations is far more challenging. As leaders, we’re asked to understand what motivates each individual on our team and manage them accordingly. What a challenging ask of leaders, particularly those with large or dispersed teams and those who are already overwhelmed by their own workloads.
5 minute read
This is how Big Oil will die – NewCo Shift
An interesting perspective on why big oil may die - And the blame for it can be traced to a beguilingly simple, yet fatal problem: the internal combustion engine has too many moving parts. ^ADJ
ten minute read
The Five Questions You Need to Answer About Your Strategy
Michael Porter wrote the seminal book on strategy in the early 1980s. Called Competitive Strategy, I think it should be required for anyone starting a company. Strategy is a seemingly murky amorphous intangible concept, but Porter brilliantly prescribes the five questions strategy should answer. What are the answers for your business?
4 minute read, 1/4 a lifetime to answer some of the questions posed ^ ADJ