Eddielogic

– Thoughts on Strategy and Management

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

December 28, 2012
by Oliver
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The characteristics of strategic decisions

In corporate practice it is possible to observe discussions concerning the nature of strategic decisions and strategic activities. In some case terms like “strategic” or “strategy” will be employed to emphasize the long term benefits (in detail) and / or … Continue reading

September 21, 2012
by Dagmar
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Deutsche Bank announces “Strategy 2015+”

Last week, Deutsche Bank announced its new strategy, called “Strategy 2015+”. It is the first major strategic change under the new top-management team Fitschen and Jain. To start with a brief summary, I will copy some passages from their press … Continue reading

April 21, 2009
by Dagmar
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Porters Generic Strategies During the Current Financial Crisis

Last week I was asked about my opinion about Porters Generic Strategies during the current financial crisis. My first spontaneous thought was: Why ask that question? Is it less important to have a distinctive strategy during a crisis than it … Continue reading

April 26, 2008
by Dagmar
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Financial crisis reveals weaknesses in banks business models

The international financial crisis claimed another victim among German banks this week. It was the specialised mortgage and public sector lender Duesseldorfer Hypothekenbank (Duess Hyp). “The small German bank’s owners have temporarily transferred ownership to the BdB’s depositor guarantee fund, … Continue reading

October 31, 2007
by Oliver
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Overcoming barriers for strategic planning

Traditionally, strategic planning has been recognized as very important activity to the effective management of the firm. However, according to some recent surveys (from 2006 and 2007), which are related to the organizational practice of strategic planning, “some” survey participants … Continue reading