November 29, 2006
by Oliver
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In literature different terms, definitions and descriptions of the “strategic planning” concept can be found (Johnson and Scholes (1999, page 18) describe a basic model of the “strategic management process” that consists of strategic analysis, strategic choice and strategy implementation. … Continue reading
November 27, 2006
by Oliver
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Today I found some interesting tips how important good strategic thinking might be. Of course, the benefits of an excellent strategic mind and / or strategy knowledge are unquestioned. However, according to a recent study, strategic knowledge has become number … Continue reading
November 26, 2006
by Oliver
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For the journal of my doctoral thesis supervisor I have prepared an article concerning the practice of strategic planning in German retail banks. Within this article I also focused on the impact of risk management in strategy. Hence I would … Continue reading
November 22, 2006
by Dagmar
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Much has been written about the why and how of internal communication in the context of change. So I am not going to repeat all of that. However, due to personal experience one aspect really got my attention. Not surprisingly, … Continue reading
November 21, 2006
by Oliver
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Due to my professional background I am also very interested in issues of banking in general and of retail banking in particular. Today I found the new research report “Banking online boosts and curbs customer loyalty” by Deutsche Bank Research. … Continue reading
November 20, 2006
by Dagmar
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OK, this is more about economics, but this question really touches the strategies of retailers. For years I’ve been reading about the difficult situation for German retailers: The economy is struggling, the extensive social security system is subject of ongoing … Continue reading
November 18, 2006
by Oliver
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Today we went to Cologne for shopping. Actually Cologne is a very good place for this, since you can find great many retailers in the centre of the city. (I have to explain this in brief: In Germany you will … Continue reading
November 18, 2006
by Oliver
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Today we had the annual “non trading partnership of building and loan association” (In German=GbR) meeting in Frankfurt. I made a small presentation concerning our ideas for Pillar III reporting. I guess I have to explain this in detail. There are 15 private building and … Continue reading
November 16, 2006
by Oliver
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In Germany we have a saying: “A prophet has no honour in his own country”. (According to a source in the Internet this saying is quite well known; the fundament is: John 4:44). This can be applied to the corporate world: … Continue reading
November 15, 2006
by Oliver
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Today I found an interesting review concerning an economic issue. Well, it is not related to corporate strategy; instead it could be argued that it is more related to an economic strategy. Its title is MINIMUM WAGES AND EMPLOYMENT: A … Continue reading