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– Thoughts on Strategy and Management

Broken Windows Theory: Broken windows and graffiti give the perception that nobody cares

August 24, 2015
by Dagmar
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The Broken Windows Theory – how not to attract the best employees

The Broken Windows Theory originates in law enforcement. It aims at reducing crime rates. This is not the typical source of ideas for corporate management, isn’t it? Actually, businesses can learn a lot from the successful implantation of this theory … Continue reading

January 18, 2015
by Dagmar
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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

October 29, 2014
by Dagmar
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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

September 18, 2014
by Oliver
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Do you connect strategy and time allocation?

Today I found the following – very interesting – research results regarding the connection between strategy and time allocations of leaders: “There’s no question that executives and leaders are busier than ever. But are they spending their valuable time on … Continue reading

February 18, 2013
by Dagmar
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The Terminology of Strategy – When Leaders Mistake Execution for Strategy

There is an interesting article about the terminology of strategy at strategy + business: How Leaders Mistake Execution for Strategy (and Why That Damages Both) by Ken Favaro. Its subtitle is When leaders substitute visions, missions, purposes, plans, or goals … Continue reading