June 30, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on “Not yet decided†– a new management trend?
It seems as if I have spotted a new trend in management methods. I have observed it more and more frequently over the last couple of months. To my big surprise, other management writers did not pick up this topic … Continue reading
April 28, 2008
by Oliver
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Well, this post is not that strategic. It is more an example that life still writes the prime stories. If I would try to name it as a strategic issue I would argue that card counting (changes in the environment) … Continue reading
April 20, 2008
by Oliver
Comments Off on Hardware for Holiday trips
We are back from our “annual”one week holiday trip to Mallorca (compare this old post from 2007). For a very specific reason we decided to travel a month earlier this year; we going to post this reason somewhen in summer. … Continue reading
March 1, 2008
by Oliver
Comments Off on Work hard – play hard – start early
Sometimes friends raise the question whether we would spend the entire weekend in front of our computers. Well, that is an interesting question. But a good friend did ask a more specific question: How many leisure times is left for … Continue reading
January 30, 2008
by Oliver
Comments Off on Take your last day in the office with a pinch of salt
Well, there are number of personal attributes I really appreciate. Precision, focus, commitment and self-motivation are some of them. But there is another one, no matter for what type of business you are working for: A good sense of humor. … Continue reading
January 8, 2008
by Oliver
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According to various management journals, management speeches, and scientific studies we know that employees can be one important source for innovation, corporate value and competitive advantages. Hence it is very easy to find a number of publications “how to motivate” … Continue reading
March 12, 2007
by orecklies
Comments Off on „Strategic changes“ meets Deutsche Telekom
Terms like „Strategic changes“ or even the term „change of the previous strategy“ can be found quite often when organizations want to demonstrate their focused flow of activities to improve their situation. One could guess it is more an announcement … Continue reading
January 27, 2007
by orecklies
Comments Off on Hybrid products
Hybrid consumers and their unpredictable behaviour have confused retailers and manufacturers in the last decade. Obviously companies seemed to have decided to change the rules of the game, to respond to those consumer needs, and to muddle up their offers. … Continue reading
October 31, 2006
by Oliver
Comments Off on Spam and Courtesy
It is amazing how “cool” some German companies generate spam. Today I discovered a spam mail within my mail inbox that has this end: This is no mass advertising or even spam (really?) but some grave and specific information (….I did not ask for)! We assume, which interests you in forms of serious business information you might … Continue reading
October 23, 2006
by Oliver
Comments Off on Who is Eddie?
Who is Eddie? Eddie is the mascot of our company and their websites. He is interested in all issues on strategic management. His favourite topics are strategy and strategic planning. He has his own view on the world and wants … Continue reading