Kodak was truly one of the world's powerhouses In the 20th century, Kodak was truly one of the world's powerhouses. Its rise to prominence began when it launched its affordable Brownie camera in 1900. In...
Strategy in a world of constant change Business is becoming ever more complex and according to several major studies less than half the global CEO population feel their organisations are able and prepared to handle...
Strategy execution a Must Win Battle A brilliant strategy, blockbuster product, or breakthrough technology can put you on the competitive map, but only solid execution can keep you there. Five percent of the challenge is...
Why do continuous improvement initiatives fail to sustain? Lately I facilitated a discussion around this question “Why do continuous improvement initiatives fail to sustain?” on LinkedIn. There where many responses that included rich and varied perspectives...
Successful execution of strategy Creating a strategy aligned organizational culture - The critical role of organizational culture A brilliant strategy, blockbuster product, or breakthrough technology can put you on the competitive map, but only solid...
Corporate culture need to be in line with strategy Organisational alignment requires compatibility between the strategic and cultural paths, and consistency within them. There’s no doubt about it - building organisational alignment is a big...
Why do continuous improvement programs fail? What do weight-loss plans and continuous improvement programs have in common? They typically start off well, generating excitement and great progress, but all too often fail to have a lasting...
For many businesses, corporate value statements are little more than vague motherhood statements that sound nice but bear little relation to way business is done. Recent high-profile scandals and crises have made it clear that...
What are the most toxic business phrases - Top 10 continuous improvement killer - organizational roadblocks Are you wondering why many organization’s continuous improvement initiatives aren’t working? In many cases, the organizational culture is the...
American Apparel in social media storm as it mistakes Space Shuttle explosion for "clouds or fireworks". Back in 1986, the tragic explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger just 73 seconds after lift-off provided one of...
Royal Dutch Airlines under fire over "offensive" tweet Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) came under fire over "offensive" tweet after Netherlands defeated Mexico at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Following the win - Netherlands' 2-1...
Social media has changed the way companies do business because it allows businesses to establish relationships with customers, leverage social pressure to affect purchasing decisions and target advertising with the wealth of information users provide...
