5-Forces Industry Analysis
An application of the 5-Forces Industry Analysis to the “industry of professional basketball” to draw conclusions about the main success factors for “firms” (teams) in the NBA.
Strategy
The Company Director’s Role In Company Growth
Since Sarbanes-Oxley, many boards of directors are shifting attention to issues that are more likely to grow revenues and profits.
From Michelangelo to the Modern Boardroom
All great and influential artists. exhibit vision, courage, and creativity—this article analyzes their applicability to the subject of leadership in general.
Merger and Acquisition Strategies
When companies merge or go through an acquisition, the lack of a cohesive culture in the newly merged company can “break a deal.”
Negotiating Effectively
The decision as to whether or not to make the first offer or demand in a negotiation needs to be a strategic choice rather than a default.
Communicating Your Strategy
The best strategic plans in the world are not likely to be successful if they are not effectively communicated to those who must implement them: the employees.
The Car Deal
An exercise to teach participants the importance of the first offer or demand in a negotiation.
Increasing the Firm’s Strategic IQ
Ways to shift strategic thinking down to more and more levels of the organization so that the firm’s strategic IQ can be increased.
Calculating the Strategic Value of Customer Satisfaction
Treat the pursuit of customer satisfaction as you do any other profit-driven investment—that is, assess it in terms of its NPV and/or ROA.
Making Mergers a Growth Strategy
An analysis of how to achieve a greater degree of synergy with merger-and-acquisition growth strategies.
Small Firms Keep R&D Vibrant
Small and medium-sized businesses should seek incremental improvements in product development and process improvement.
Doing Business in a Volatile World
A roundtable discussion offering insights on professional recovery and revitalization.
The Strategic Downside of Downsizing
The knowledge that terminated employees take with them may erode competitive advantage.
The Economic Downturn is No Surprise
Understanding economic indicators is essential in business planning.
Too Late for an IPO?
The Initial Public Offerings market is favoring a solid business plan, real profitability, and little or no debt.