November 29, 2006
by Oliver
Comments Off on Neogolism with „strategic planning“
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
Comments Off on Advertising meets strategy
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
Comments Off on Impact of risk management on strategy and the problems in practice
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
Comments Off on Retail banking via Internet
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
Comments Off on How weak is the condition of German retail?
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 countryâ€. (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
Comments Off on 86 studies on minimum wages
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