March 22, 2016
by Dagmar
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During my readings I came across two very different quotas about the problem with strategy and boxes or categories. Strategic thinking and mental boxes are two things that don’t fit together very well. There is the problem that we are … Continue reading
November 19, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on Another great business advice – make Benchmarking work for you
Some weeks ago I wrote a post about the Three best pieces of business advice I ever got. That should have been “Four†pieces. I actually forgot another great lesson. So, here is my forth piece of advice, which is … Continue reading
September 28, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on The best quotes from my September readings
I read a lot about strategy making in today’s dynamic environment and about innovation – two areas that are closely interrelated. The business environment has changed dramatically over the last couple of years; it is now described as a VUCA-world. … Continue reading
September 23, 2015
by Dagmar
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In the course of our working life, we sometimes come across some words of wisdom and advice that simply stick. They give us guidance and help us to overcome obstacles. In this post, I share the four most valuable pieces … Continue reading
September 9, 2015
by Dagmar
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The business world is trimmed on maximum efficiency. Why would you waste your time when there are plenty of support tools, designed to help you become more efficient? Time is a limited resource. Businesses aim to utilize their scarce resources … Continue reading
September 4, 2015
by Dagmar
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I may be lagging behind a bit – I discovered the term “VUCA†only this week. The words this acronym stands for are, however, well known and present for everyone concerned with strategy and management these days. Management theory and … Continue reading
August 31, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on About hammers and nails, problems and solutions
We all tend to refer back to our experience when faced with problems. This might be an efficient approach, although not always the best one. There is a serious risk in relying on our experience. Of course, experience is a … Continue reading
July 13, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on What is your approach to strategy? Two quotes on change give direction
As with many things, it is much easier to write about good strategy making than to actually do it. Every strategist and every business needs to make up his own guiding theme that gives him direction in the wide field … Continue reading
June 12, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on A comfortable strategy is not a good strategy
Here are some brief quotes about strategy I came across yesterday. There is more truth about the nature of strategy in these few lines, than in some lengthy articles. Read, enjoy, and take some wisdom with you:
May 5, 2015
by Dagmar
Comments Off on What competitive strategy is all about
Today I like to share a nugget from my current reading. I am a big fan of the classic writings on strategy. The original writings of the big strategic thinkers of the past still reveal valuable insights for today. Bruce … Continue reading