March 10, 2015
by Dagmar
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Management models and tools like the SWOT have been around for a while. Actually, they have already been with us in the good old times that were more stable and less disruptive. Therefore, these tools are sometimes perceived as a … Continue reading
March 5, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on The many faces of the strategist
The job description of a strategist is manifold. Similarly, expectations on the strategist are diverse. It seems as if almost anybody has his own unique idea of the traits of a strategist. Not surprisingly, these many facets are fairly contradictory. … Continue reading
February 23, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on Great Idea: Great Ideas in 200 Words
Is it possible to publish a scientific research idea in 200 words or less? From now on it is. The Journal of Brief Ideas is a new project that aims to free ideas from the heads of researchers. The main … Continue reading
February 3, 2015
by Dagmar
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Effectiveness and Efficiency – there is still a bit of confusion about this pair of terms. Sometimes, they are used interchangeably. The distinction seems to be a bit blurring. I guess one part of the problem is that these terms … Continue reading
January 18, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on How to overcome obsolete beliefs in strategic thinking
Is your strategic thinking influenced by obsolete beliefs? This is probably not the first question that comes to mind in the context of strategic planning. However – that may be a mistake: Each strategic analysis makes some assumptions about elements … Continue reading
January 7, 2015
by Dagmar
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Conceptual Management Tools – A Guide to Essential Models for Knowledge Workers is a paper by Martin J. Eppler from the Institute for Media and Communications Management of the University of St. Gallen. This 38 pages paper provides an in … Continue reading
January 3, 2015
by Dagmar
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Not to have a strategy is an oxymoron. Of course, there are businesses that seem to have no strategy at all. Some even have declared that they will operate without one. But do these businesses really have no strategy? The … Continue reading
January 1, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on Happy New Year 2015!
We wish you all the best for the new year 2015! No one can go back in time to change what has happened. So work on your present to make yourself a wonderful future. Happy New Year.
October 29, 2014
by Dagmar
Comments Off on Interesting Link: The contemporary relevance of Japanese management practices
Japanese Management 20 years on is an executive briefing paper from the Advanced Institute of Management Research. The abstract for this paper says: This report discusses the contemporary relevance of Japanese management practices to managers, policymakers and academic researchers. In … Continue reading
October 30, 2013
by Dagmar
Comments Off on Did you already write your failure resume?
Last week I read an article at fastcompany.com about failure portfolios. This is another interesting idea that takes a well-known concept one step further. We all know that our failures and mistakes are a great chance to learn something. Contemplations … Continue reading