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 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
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
September 29, 2014
by Oliver
Comments Off on Strategy and execution – current findings
In the field of strategy a lot of research and analysis has been undertaken in the last couple of years. Having this in mind I was looking for some research results which would indicate whether “things” have improved. Strategic planning … Continue reading
September 18, 2014
by Oliver
Comments Off on 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
September 8, 2014
by Oliver
Comments Off on Bad plans
According to a definition, a strategic plan is a plan (=a detailed proposal for achieving or doing something) that provides argument and the data in support of a strategy (= long term direction of an organization) for the entire organization. … Continue reading
July 23, 2014
by Oliver
Comments Off on Business model and strategy process
The employment of business models in strategy process has been featured in an article of the German Harvard Business Manager recently. The key question was: In which year did your organization discuss the business model as part of the strategy … 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
January 30, 2013
by Dagmar
Comments Off on It is so easy to make employees happy
I experienced something extraordinary at work today: The entire staff of the company was united in total happiness. You could see people smiling and sharing their emotions everywhere on the floors. What had happened? A very simple thing: All coffee … Continue reading