Eddielogic

– Thoughts on Strategy and Management

November 29, 2006
by Oliver
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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
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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 22, 2006
by Dagmar
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Internal Communication of Change

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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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
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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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Non trading partnership meeting

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 15, 2006
by Oliver
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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